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Cooking time: 45 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for instructions
Beef Tips or Sirloin Tips are a classic, old Steak House menu item. The Mash with Caramelized Onion is my own classic.
Beef Tips with Mushroom and Shallots Preparation and cooking time: 45 minutes14oz (420gr) beef tips or sirloin tips
4oz (125gr) mushrooms
4 medium shallots
1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup (3oz, 90gr) dry sherry
1/3 cup (3oz, 90gr) beef broth
1 tbs olive oil
1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbs water
The beef: Cut beef into 1" (2.5 cm) cubes. Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add beef and brown quickly on all sides. Remove and set aside.
The sauce: Trim and thickly slice mushrooms. Peel shallots and cut into quarters vertically. After removing beef add shallots and mushrooms to skillet, sauté until starting to brown, 5 - 7 minutes. Add broth, sherry, Worcestershire, browned beef, cover and simmer, 30 minutes.
To finish: Dissolve cornstarch in water. Uncover skillet, increase heat, add cornstarch, stirring until thickened. Serve.
2 medium potatoes, 10oz (300gr)
1 large onion
1 tbs olive oil
1 tbs brown sugar
1 tsp prepared horseradish
1 tsp Dijon-style mustard
3 tbs milk, yogurt or chicken stock
Peel and cut potatoes into cubes. Cook in boiling, salted (1/4 tsp) water, partially covered, for 15 - 20 minutes, until very tender.
Peel and cut onion in half through the stem end. Cut into thick slices, then cut the slices in half. Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until very tender and starting to brown, about 25 minutes. Stir in sugar and cook, stirring, until sugar is melted. Keep warm.
To assemble: Put milk, horseradish and mustard in a small bowl and stir or whisk well, to break-up mustard. Add to skillet with the onions and heat through. Drain potatoes and mash with potato masher or fork. Add the onion/milk mixture and stir well to combine.
1/2 medium head of broccoli
1 tbs olive oil
1 tbs butter
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp seasoned pepper or lemon pepper or 1/4 tsp regular pepper
Cut broccoli into bite size florets and stems. Put in steamer basket in saucepan with an inch of water in bottom. Put on medium heat and steam for 10 - 12 minutes or until done. Remove from pan and set aside, discarding water.
In same pan heat butter and oil. Add lemon, thyme and pepper and sauté lightly. Add broccoli and stir. Serve.
Cooking Schedule: 45 minutes for menu |
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