Simmering Steak Food

SIMMERING STEAK

Steps:

• Place steaks in the bottom of a baking dish.
• add vegetables.
• make instant gravy using beef broth instead of water.
• pour gravy into pan, covering contents (add a little extra broth if required).
• cover with foil.
• bake slow and low, approx 300 f for 2 hours.
• It may be necessary to thicken the gravy with a little flour or cornstarch.

SIMMERING STEAK DINNER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325.
• Place steak in a 9x13 baking dish.
• Season both sides with the season salt and pepper.
• Distribute vegetables evenly over meat.
• Pour broth over contents.
• Cover with foil tightly and bake for 2 1/2 hours.
• When done remove the meat mixture to a serving platter and keep warm.
• Pour broth into a sauce pan and heat to simmer.
• Mix together the cornstarch and water.
• Pour into heated broth and whisk until slightly thickened.
• Add the beef flavoring if using and continue whisking until desolved.
• Serve along with the potatoes.

SLOW SIMMERED BEEF WITH POTATOES

Steps:

• Drizzle the beef with 4 to 5 tablespoons of the EVOO and season with a little salt. Place the beef in large Dutch oven with the stock and enough water to just cover. Add the onion, bay leaves and 2 cloves of the garlic. Bring to a low boil and simmer, partially covered, for 2 hours. Stir together the tomato paste and 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid, then add to the pot. Add the pepper and wine and cover. Cook on the stovetop at a gentle simmer until very tender and falling apart, 2 1/2 to 3 hours (alternatively, transfer to the oven and roast at 325 degrees F). Cool and store. Reheat over medium heat or in a moderate oven.
• To serve, while the beef is reheating, boil the potatoes until tender and drain. Add the remaining 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil to a pot over medium heat. Add the remaining clove garlic, stir for minute, then remove the garlic. Add the potatoes and crisp a bit. Season with salt, pepper and the rosemary.

MARINADE FOR STEAK

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in glass screw-top jar; shake vigorously.
• Arrange meat in shallow glass dish; pierce with a fork.
• Pour marinade over meat; turn to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight, turning meat occasionally.
• Remove meat from marinade; pat dry.
• Remove any pieces of spices or herbs that may stick to meat.
• This recipe is a steak marinade, but the ingredients can be adapted for other meats using the same techniques.

SIMMERED ROUND STEAK

Steps:

• Trim fat from steak and cut meat into serving pieces.
• In large frying pan, brown meat in hot oil.
• Drain off oil.
• Add remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
• Simmer; covered, 1-1 3/4 hour or until meat is very tender.
• You can also put meat and sauce in a 13" by 9" pan, cover with foil, and bake in 350 degree oven for 1 3/4-2 hours .