World Best Steak's Recipes: January 2016

Thursday, January 21, 2016

thai beef

Ingredients

Servings: 6
2 tablespoons coriander seeds, coarsely cracked
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch ground ginger
1 1/2 pounds flank steak

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place flank steak in the freezer for 20 minutes.
whisk coriander, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and ground ginger together in a bowl until marinade is well combined.
remove steak from freezer and slice thinly across the grain. place steak in a large bowl, pour marinade over steak, and toss to coat. cover bowl and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. line bottom of a broiler pan with foil.
lay steak slices in a single layer on the rack of the prepared broiler pan.
cook in the preheated broiler, brushing occasionally with marinade, until steak reaches desired doneness, 1 to 2 minutes for medium rare.

Grilled Portobellos Sauteed In

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 portobello mushroom caps
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 cup white

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preheat grill for high heat.
place mushrooms the grill, smooth side up. grill until they start to soften, about 10 minutes. turn over, and grill on the other side for about 5 minutes.
meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. add the shallot, and fry for a few minutes, stirring frequently.
remove mushrooms to a cutting board, and slice. place into the skillet, and increase the heat to high. cook for about a minute, then pour in the . continue to cook and stir until the is nearly evaporated. remove from heat, and serve.

the best chicken fried steak

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 (1/2 pound) beef cube steaks
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 egg
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. tabasco™)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable shortening for deep frying
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

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pound the steaks to about 1/4-inch thickness. place 2 cups of flour in a shallow bowl. stir together the baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt in a separate shallow bowl; stir in the buttermilk, egg, tabasco sauce, and garlic. dredge each steak first in the flour, then in the batter, and again in the flour. pat the flour the surface of each steak so they are completely coated with dry flour.
heat the shortening in a deep cast-iron skillet to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). fry the steaks until evenly golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. place fried steaks on a plate with paper towels to drain. drain the fat from the skillet, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid and as much of the solid remnants as possible.
return the skillet to medium-low heat with the reserved oil. whisk the remaining flour into the oil. scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to release solids into the gravy. stir in the milk, raise the heat to medium, and bring the gravy to a simmer, cook until thick, 6 to 7 minutes. season with kosher salt and pepper. spoon the gravy over the steaks to serve.

asian beef with snow peas

Ingredients

Servings: 4
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound beef round steak, cut into thin strips
8 ounces snow peas

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in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice , brown sugar and cornstarch. set aside.
heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium high heat. stir-fry ginger and garlic for 30 seconds. add the steak and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until evenly browned. add the snow peas and stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes. add the soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. lower heat and simmer until the sauce is thick and smooth. serve immediately.

japanese sesame steak sauce

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Servings: 4
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 pinch paprika
1/4 cup water, or as needed

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whisk the tahini, soy sauce, mayonnaise, garlic, ginger, and paprika together in a bowl. gradually stir the water into the mixture until you reach a desired consistency. refrigerate until ready to use.

garlic chicken fried chicken

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Servings: 4
2 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin
1 cup oil for frying, or as needed

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in a shallow dish, mix together the garlic powder, pepper, salt, paprika, bread crumbs and flour. in a separate dish, whisk together the milk and egg.
heat the oil in an electric skillet set to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). dip the chicken into the egg and milk, then dredge in the dry ingredients until evenly coated.
fry chicken in the hot oil for about 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. remove from the oil with a slotted spatula, and serve.

beef filets with ancient grain and kale salad

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Servings: 2
2 (6 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick
3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1 cup pearlized farro
1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 cup thinly sliced kale
1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries or cherries
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

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combine 1 clove garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; press evenly beef steaks.
combine beef broth, farro, remaining 2 cloves garlic and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper in small saucepan. bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until most broth has been absorbed. remove from heat. stir in kale and cranberries. cover; let stand 5 minutes. stir in almonds and lemon juice. season with salt, as desired.
meanwhile, place steaks on rack in broiler pan so surface of steaks is 2 to 3 inches from heat. broil 13 to 16 minutes for medium rare (145 degrees f) to medium (160 degrees f) doneness, turning once.
season steaks with salt. serve with farro mixture.

Slow-cooker Pepper Steak

Ingredients

Servings: 6
2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2 inch strips
garlic powder to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cube beef bouillon
1/4 cup hot water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 large green bell peppers, roughly chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

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sprinkle strips of sirloin with garlic powder to taste. in a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and brown the seasoned beef strips. transfer to a slow cooker.
mix bouillon cube with hot water until dissolved, then mix in cornstarch until dissolved. pour into the slow cooker with meat. stir in onion, green peppers, stewed tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, and salt.
cover, and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

garlic chicken fried chicken

Ingredients

Servings: 4
2 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin
1 cup oil for frying, or as needed

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in a shallow dish, mix together the garlic powder, pepper, salt, paprika, bread crumbs and flour. in a separate dish, whisk together the milk and egg.
heat the oil in an electric skillet set to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). dip the chicken into the egg and milk, then dredge in the dry ingredients until evenly coated.
fry chicken in the hot oil for about 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. remove from the oil with a slotted spatula, and serve.

Steak House Au Gratin Potatoes

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Servings: 6
1 tablespoon butter
3 russet potato, peeled and cubed
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup grated medium cheddar cheese

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preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9x13 inch baking pan with butter. spread potatoes evenly in the pan.
whisk together heavy cream, milk, garlic, flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. pour cream mixture over the potatoes. cover with foil.
bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then remove the foil. continue baking until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. remove potatoes from the oven and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. return to oven and bake until the cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes. allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

beef yakitori

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Servings: 4
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound sirloin steak, cubed

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in a glass or plastic bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, sugar, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
thread the meat skewers. (if you are using wooden skewers, soak them 30 minutes first.) place the skewers in a plastic or glass container just large enough to hold them, and pour the marinade over the meat, turning to coat well. cover, and chill for a minimum of 4 hours.
preheat grill for high heat, and position grate 5 inches from coals.
brush grate with oil, and place skewers on grill. grill for 10 to 15 minutes, occasionally turning kabobs to ensure even cooking.

Salmon Sarciado

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Servings: 2
2 salmon steaks
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tomatoes, diced
1 egg, beaten

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season both sides of the salmon steaks with salt and pepper.
heat 2 tablespoons cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. briefly fry the salmon in hot oil until lightly cooked, about 2 minutes per side. remove from skillet and set aside.
add 1 tablespoon cooking oil to the skillet and allow to get hot before adding the onion and garlic; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. stir the diced tomatoes into the mixture and season with salt and pepper. continue cooking until the moisture from the tomatoes makes a sauce, about 5 minutes more. return the salmon to the skillet and allow to simmer in the sauce until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. stir the beaten egg into the sauce and stir until well integrated; serve hot.

lamb chops for the slow cooker

Ingredients

Servings: 6
6 boneless lamb chops
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and pepper to taste

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place lamb chops in slow cooker. combine remaining ingredients and pour over lamb chops.
cook on low setting for 6 hours, until internal temperature of lamb has reached 145 degrees f (63 degrees c).

Grilled Italian Lamb Chops

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Servings: 4
4 (3/4 inch thick) lamb chops
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 slices ham
4 slices tomato
4 slices mozzarella cheese
chopped fresh oregano to taste
paprika to taste

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preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
sprinkle lamb chops with salt and black pepper, and grill until the chops are browned, show good grill marks, and are no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 8 minutes per side. an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read at least 145 degrees f (63 degrees c).
place ham, tomato, and mozzarella cheese slices on each lamb chop, and sprinkle with oregano and paprika; cook until the cheese has melted, about 2 more minutes. let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

broccoli beef i

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Servings: 4
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 pound boneless round steak, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups chopped fresh broccoli

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in a small bowl, combine flour, broth, sugar, and soy sauce. stir until sugar and flour are dissolved.
in a large skillet or wok over high heat, cook and stir beef 2 to 4 minutes, or until browned. stir in broth mixture, ginger, garlic, and broccoli. bring to a boil, then reduce heat. simmer 5 to 10 minutes, or until sauce thickens.

Lamb Chops In Mushroom Gravy

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Servings: 4
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 bone-in lamb chops
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (6 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (10.75 ounce) can golden mushroom soup (such as campbell's®)
2 tablespoons water

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heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. sprinkle lamb chops with garlic salt and black pepper. fry lamb chops in the hot oil until browned, 5 to 8 minutes per side. transfer chops to a plate.
heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet; cook and stir mushrooms in the hot oil until soft, 5 to 8 minutes. scrape up and dissolve any browned bits of food into mushrooms as you stir. pour golden mushroom soup and water into skillet and stir into mushrooms.
place lamb chops and accumulated juices into mushroom sauce, spooning sauce over chops. simmer until meat is no longer pink inside and juices run clear, occasionally spooning more sauce over chops as they cook, 10 to 15 minutes.

Mouthwatering Crabmeat Pan Seared Filets

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Servings: 2
1 pound fresh lump crabmeat
3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (8 ounce) filet mignon steaks
coarse sea salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste

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preheat an oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). toss the crabmeat in the melted and cooled butter. set aside until ready to serve.
pat filets mignons dry and season with salt and pepper. heat olive oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking. brown filets on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. transfer filets to an oiled baking pan and roast in the middle of the preheated oven until they start to firm, and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 10 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees f (54 degrees c). top each filet with the crabmeat and butter mixture.

Grilled Cilantro Salmon

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Servings: 6
1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups honey
juice from one lime
4 salmon steaks
salt and pepper to taste

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in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together cilantro, garlic, honey, and lime juice. heat until the honey is easily stirred, about 5 minutes. remove from heat, and let cool slightly.
place salmon steaks in a baking dish, and season with salt and pepper. pour marinade over salmon, cover, and refrigerate 10 minutes.
preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
lightly oil grill grate. place salmon steaks on grill, cook 5 minutes on each side, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

the best chicken fried steak

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 (1/2 pound) beef cube steaks
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 egg
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. tabasco™)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable shortening for deep frying
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

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pound the steaks to about 1/4-inch thickness. place 2 cups of flour in a shallow bowl. stir together the baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt in a separate shallow bowl; stir in the buttermilk, egg, tabasco sauce, and garlic. dredge each steak first in the flour, then in the batter, and again in the flour. pat the flour the surface of each steak so they are completely coated with dry flour.
heat the shortening in a deep cast-iron skillet to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). fry the steaks until evenly golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. place fried steaks on a plate with paper towels to drain. drain the fat from the skillet, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid and as much of the solid remnants as possible.
return the skillet to medium-low heat with the reserved oil. whisk the remaining flour into the oil. scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to release solids into the gravy. stir in the milk, raise the heat to medium, and bring the gravy to a simmer, cook until thick, 6 to 7 minutes. season with kosher salt and pepper. spoon the gravy over the steaks to serve.

slow cooker salisbury steak

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Servings: 8
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1/2 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (1 ounce) packet dry au jus mix
3/4 cup water

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in a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion soup mix, bread crumbs, and milk using your hands. shape into 8 patties.
heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. dredge the patties in flour just to coat, and quickly brown on both sides in the hot skillet. place browned patties into the slow cooker stacking alternately like a pyramid. in a medium bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, au jus mix, and water. pour over the meat. cook on the low setting for 4 or 5 hours, until ground beef is well done.

thai beef

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Servings: 6
2 tablespoons coriander seeds, coarsely cracked
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch ground ginger
1 1/2 pounds flank steak

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place flank steak in the freezer for 20 minutes.
whisk coriander, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and ground ginger together in a bowl until marinade is well combined.
remove steak from freezer and slice thinly across the grain. place steak in a large bowl, pour marinade over steak, and toss to coat. cover bowl and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. line bottom of a broiler pan with foil.
lay steak slices in a single layer on the rack of the prepared broiler pan.
cook in the preheated broiler, brushing occasionally with marinade, until steak reaches desired doneness, 1 to 2 minutes for medium rare.

beef with green onion

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Servings: 4
1 1/2 tablespoons dry
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
6 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

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in a small bowl, mix the , oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch.
heat the oil in a skillet, and cook the flank steak about 3 minutes. stir in sauce mixture. add the green onions, and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until the flank steak is evenly brown and the green onions are tender.

Grilled Portobellos Sauteed In

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 portobello mushroom caps
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 cup white

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preheat grill for high heat.
place mushrooms the grill, smooth side up. grill until they start to soften, about 10 minutes. turn over, and grill on the other side for about 5 minutes.
meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. add the shallot, and fry for a few minutes, stirring frequently.
remove mushrooms to a cutting board, and slice. place into the skillet, and increase the heat to high. cook for about a minute, then pour in the . continue to cook and stir until the is nearly evaporated. remove from heat, and serve.

Filet Mignon With Bacon Cream Sauce

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Servings: 4
4 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin filets
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 slices bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
4 shallots, diced
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
salt and pepper to taste

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preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
brush the filets with olive oil, and cook on the preheated grill to desired doneness (about 4 minutes per side for medium rare). an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees f (54 degrees c). set the steaks aside on a platter tented with aluminum foil to rest.
while the steaks are resting, prepare the sauce: cook and stir the chopped bacon in a small saucepan over medium heat until the bacon pieces are crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. stir in the butter and shallots, and cook and stir until the shallots are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes more. stir in the half-and-half, bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve over the steaks.

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Grilled Portobellos Sauteed In

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 portobello mushroom caps
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 cup white

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preheat grill for high heat.
place mushrooms the grill, smooth side up. grill until they start to soften, about 10 minutes. turn over, and grill on the other side for about 5 minutes.
meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. add the shallot, and fry for a few minutes, stirring frequently.
remove mushrooms to a cutting board, and slice. place into the skillet, and increase the heat to high. cook for about a minute, then pour in the . continue to cook and stir until the is nearly evaporated. remove from heat, and serve.

Mouthwatering Crabmeat Pan Seared Filets

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1 pound fresh lump crabmeat
3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (8 ounce) filet mignon steaks
coarse sea salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste

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preheat an oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). toss the crabmeat in the melted and cooled butter. set aside until ready to serve.
pat filets mignons dry and season with salt and pepper. heat olive oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking. brown filets on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. transfer filets to an oiled baking pan and roast in the middle of the preheated oven until they start to firm, and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 10 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees f (54 degrees c). top each filet with the crabmeat and butter mixture.

beef with green onion

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 1/2 tablespoons dry
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
6 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

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in a small bowl, mix the , oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch.
heat the oil in a skillet, and cook the flank steak about 3 minutes. stir in sauce mixture. add the green onions, and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until the flank steak is evenly brown and the green onions are tender.

Grilled Cilantro Salmon

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Servings: 6
1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups honey
juice from one lime
4 salmon steaks
salt and pepper to taste

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in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together cilantro, garlic, honey, and lime juice. heat until the honey is easily stirred, about 5 minutes. remove from heat, and let cool slightly.
place salmon steaks in a baking dish, and season with salt and pepper. pour marinade over salmon, cover, and refrigerate 10 minutes.
preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
lightly oil grill grate. place salmon steaks on grill, cook 5 minutes on each side, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

the best chicken fried steak

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 (1/2 pound) beef cube steaks
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 egg
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. tabasco™)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable shortening for deep frying
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

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pound the steaks to about 1/4-inch thickness. place 2 cups of flour in a shallow bowl. stir together the baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt in a separate shallow bowl; stir in the buttermilk, egg, tabasco sauce, and garlic. dredge each steak first in the flour, then in the batter, and again in the flour. pat the flour the surface of each steak so they are completely coated with dry flour.
heat the shortening in a deep cast-iron skillet to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). fry the steaks until evenly golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. place fried steaks on a plate with paper towels to drain. drain the fat from the skillet, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid and as much of the solid remnants as possible.
return the skillet to medium-low heat with the reserved oil. whisk the remaining flour into the oil. scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to release solids into the gravy. stir in the milk, raise the heat to medium, and bring the gravy to a simmer, cook until thick, 6 to 7 minutes. season with kosher salt and pepper. spoon the gravy over the steaks to serve.

Monday, January 18, 2016

Slow-cooker Pepper Steak

Ingredients

Servings: 6
2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2 inch strips
garlic powder to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cube beef bouillon
1/4 cup hot water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 large green bell peppers, roughly chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

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sprinkle strips of sirloin with garlic powder to taste. in a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and brown the seasoned beef strips. transfer to a slow cooker.
mix bouillon cube with hot water until dissolved, then mix in cornstarch until dissolved. pour into the slow cooker with meat. stir in onion, green peppers, stewed tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, and salt.
cover, and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours.

asian beef with snow peas

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Servings: 4
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound beef round steak, cut into thin strips
8 ounces snow peas

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in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice , brown sugar and cornstarch. set aside.
heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium high heat. stir-fry ginger and garlic for 30 seconds. add the steak and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until evenly browned. add the snow peas and stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes. add the soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. lower heat and simmer until the sauce is thick and smooth. serve immediately.

thai beef

Ingredients

Servings: 6
2 tablespoons coriander seeds, coarsely cracked
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch ground ginger
1 1/2 pounds flank steak

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place flank steak in the freezer for 20 minutes.
whisk coriander, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and ground ginger together in a bowl until marinade is well combined.
remove steak from freezer and slice thinly across the grain. place steak in a large bowl, pour marinade over steak, and toss to coat. cover bowl and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. line bottom of a broiler pan with foil.
lay steak slices in a single layer on the rack of the prepared broiler pan.
cook in the preheated broiler, brushing occasionally with marinade, until steak reaches desired doneness, 1 to 2 minutes for medium rare.

Grilled Portobellos Sauteed In

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 portobello mushroom caps
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 cup white

Recipe

preheat grill for high heat.
place mushrooms the grill, smooth side up. grill until they start to soften, about 10 minutes. turn over, and grill on the other side for about 5 minutes.
meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. add the shallot, and fry for a few minutes, stirring frequently.
remove mushrooms to a cutting board, and slice. place into the skillet, and increase the heat to high. cook for about a minute, then pour in the . continue to cook and stir until the is nearly evaporated. remove from heat, and serve.

Wasabi Yellowfin Tuna

Ingredients

Servings: 4
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi paste
1 teaspoon chinese five-spice powder
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
4 (6 ounce) yellowfin tuna fillets
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

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mix together the mayonnaise, wasabi paste, five-spice powder, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a small bowl.
lay the tuna fillets into a glass baking dish. pour the rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon soy sauce over the tuna. spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over both sides of each piece of fish. cover the dish and refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes.
prepare a skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. sprinkle the sesame seeds evenly over both sides of the fillets. lay the tuna gently into the skillet. grill to desired level of doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. serve immediately.

Savory Beef Stir-fry

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 beef bouillon cube
1/3 cup boiling water
5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 pound beef round steak, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen stir-fry vegetables
1 (4 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, undrained

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dissolve beef bouillon cube in boiling water in a large bowl. stir soy sauce, cornstarch, teriyaki sauce, and sugar into the water. lay beef strips into the soy sauce mixture; stir to coat beef entirely.
heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir vegetables in hot oil briefly, about 1 minute. stir water chestnuts into the vegetable mixture, place a cover over the skillet, and cook at a simmer until the vegetables are hot, about 5 minutes. remove vegetable mixture with a slotted spoon to a large bowl, reserving juices in the skillet.
pour beef with soy sauce marinade into the hot skillet; cook and stir until browned completely, about 5 minutes. return vegetable mixture to the skillet; bring to a simmer. cook and stir until completely hot, about 2 minutes.

garlic chicken fried chicken

Ingredients

Servings: 4
2 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin
1 cup oil for frying, or as needed

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in a shallow dish, mix together the garlic powder, pepper, salt, paprika, bread crumbs and flour. in a separate dish, whisk together the milk and egg.
heat the oil in an electric skillet set to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). dip the chicken into the egg and milk, then dredge in the dry ingredients until evenly coated.
fry chicken in the hot oil for about 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. remove from the oil with a slotted spatula, and serve.

Grilled Portobellos Sauteed In

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 portobello mushroom caps
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 cup white

Recipe

preheat grill for high heat.
place mushrooms the grill, smooth side up. grill until they start to soften, about 10 minutes. turn over, and grill on the other side for about 5 minutes.
meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. add the shallot, and fry for a few minutes, stirring frequently.
remove mushrooms to a cutting board, and slice. place into the skillet, and increase the heat to high. cook for about a minute, then pour in the . continue to cook and stir until the is nearly evaporated. remove from heat, and serve.

garlic chicken fried chicken

Ingredients

Servings: 4
2 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin
1 cup oil for frying, or as needed

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in a shallow dish, mix together the garlic powder, pepper, salt, paprika, bread crumbs and flour. in a separate dish, whisk together the milk and egg.
heat the oil in an electric skillet set to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). dip the chicken into the egg and milk, then dredge in the dry ingredients until evenly coated.
fry chicken in the hot oil for about 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. remove from the oil with a slotted spatula, and serve.

Sunday, January 17, 2016

beef yakitori

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound sirloin steak, cubed

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in a glass or plastic bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, sugar, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
thread the meat skewers. (if you are using wooden skewers, soak them 30 minutes first.) place the skewers in a plastic or glass container just large enough to hold them, and pour the marinade over the meat, turning to coat well. cover, and chill for a minimum of 4 hours.
preheat grill for high heat, and position grate 5 inches from coals.
brush grate with oil, and place skewers on grill. grill for 10 to 15 minutes, occasionally turning kabobs to ensure even cooking.

broccoli beef i

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 pound boneless round steak, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups chopped fresh broccoli

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in a small bowl, combine flour, broth, sugar, and soy sauce. stir until sugar and flour are dissolved.
in a large skillet or wok over high heat, cook and stir beef 2 to 4 minutes, or until browned. stir in broth mixture, ginger, garlic, and broccoli. bring to a boil, then reduce heat. simmer 5 to 10 minutes, or until sauce thickens.

Grilled Cilantro Salmon

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups honey
juice from one lime
4 salmon steaks
salt and pepper to taste

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in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together cilantro, garlic, honey, and lime juice. heat until the honey is easily stirred, about 5 minutes. remove from heat, and let cool slightly.
place salmon steaks in a baking dish, and season with salt and pepper. pour marinade over salmon, cover, and refrigerate 10 minutes.
preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
lightly oil grill grate. place salmon steaks on grill, cook 5 minutes on each side, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

Grandmother's Lamb Chop Dinner

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1/4 pound bacon
4 lamb chops
1 onion, sliced
3 potatoes, peeled and cut into thick slices
1 cup water
salt and pepper to taste

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place the bacon in a large, deep skillet with a lid, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until cooked through but not crisp, about 6 minutes. remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside.
sear the lamb chops until browned on each side.
place the lamb chops, onion, and potato slices into the skillet, and pour the water over the ingredients. cover the skillet, bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce the heat, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

slow cooker salisbury steak

Ingredients

Servings: 8
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1/2 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (1 ounce) packet dry au jus mix
3/4 cup water

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in a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion soup mix, bread crumbs, and milk using your hands. shape into 8 patties.
heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. dredge the patties in flour just to coat, and quickly brown on both sides in the hot skillet. place browned patties into the slow cooker stacking alternately like a pyramid. in a medium bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, au jus mix, and water. pour over the meat. cook on the low setting for 4 or 5 hours, until ground beef is well done.

thai beef

Ingredients

Servings: 6
2 tablespoons coriander seeds, coarsely cracked
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch ground ginger
1 1/2 pounds flank steak

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place flank steak in the freezer for 20 minutes.
whisk coriander, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and ground ginger together in a bowl until marinade is well combined.
remove steak from freezer and slice thinly across the grain. place steak in a large bowl, pour marinade over steak, and toss to coat. cover bowl and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. line bottom of a broiler pan with foil.
lay steak slices in a single layer on the rack of the prepared broiler pan.
cook in the preheated broiler, brushing occasionally with marinade, until steak reaches desired doneness, 1 to 2 minutes for medium rare.

lamb chops for the slow cooker

Ingredients

Servings: 6
6 boneless lamb chops
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and pepper to taste

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place lamb chops in slow cooker. combine remaining ingredients and pour over lamb chops.
cook on low setting for 6 hours, until internal temperature of lamb has reached 145 degrees f (63 degrees c).

Saturday, January 16, 2016

grilled salmon steaks italian-style

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 salmon steaks
1 tablespoon dried italian seasoning
1 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
1 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

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preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
season one side of each steak with the italian seasoning, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
lay the steaks with the seasoned-side down on the prepared grill. cook on grill until the flesh flakes, turning once, 7 to 8 minutes. sprinkle each steak with lime juice to serve.

the best chicken fried steak

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 (1/2 pound) beef cube steaks
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 egg
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. tabasco™)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable shortening for deep frying
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

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pound the steaks to about 1/4-inch thickness. place 2 cups of flour in a shallow bowl. stir together the baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt in a separate shallow bowl; stir in the buttermilk, egg, tabasco sauce, and garlic. dredge each steak first in the flour, then in the batter, and again in the flour. pat the flour the surface of each steak so they are completely coated with dry flour.
heat the shortening in a deep cast-iron skillet to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). fry the steaks until evenly golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. place fried steaks on a plate with paper towels to drain. drain the fat from the skillet, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid and as much of the solid remnants as possible.
return the skillet to medium-low heat with the reserved oil. whisk the remaining flour into the oil. scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to release solids into the gravy. stir in the milk, raise the heat to medium, and bring the gravy to a simmer, cook until thick, 6 to 7 minutes. season with kosher salt and pepper. spoon the gravy over the steaks to serve.

Grilled Tuna With Fresh Horseradish

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 (8 ounce) fresh tuna steaks
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon finely grated raw horseradish root, or more to taste
4 cherry tomatoes, sliced
1/2 teaspoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
1 tablespoon minced green onion

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preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate. lightly oil steaks with vegetable oil.
stir soy sauce, rice vinegar, horseradish, cherry tomatoes, and hot chile paste in a bowl until well combined. let sit for 20 minutes.
place steaks over hottest part of the grill and cook for 3 minutes per side. transfer to a plate. spoon soy sauce mixture over steaks and garnish with green onion.

thai beef

Ingredients

Servings: 6
2 tablespoons coriander seeds, coarsely cracked
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch ground ginger
1 1/2 pounds flank steak

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place flank steak in the freezer for 20 minutes.
whisk coriander, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and ground ginger together in a bowl until marinade is well combined.
remove steak from freezer and slice thinly across the grain. place steak in a large bowl, pour marinade over steak, and toss to coat. cover bowl and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. line bottom of a broiler pan with foil.
lay steak slices in a single layer on the rack of the prepared broiler pan.
cook in the preheated broiler, brushing occasionally with marinade, until steak reaches desired doneness, 1 to 2 minutes for medium rare.

asian beef with snow peas

Ingredients

Servings: 4
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound beef round steak, cut into thin strips
8 ounces snow peas

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in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice , brown sugar and cornstarch. set aside.
heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium high heat. stir-fry ginger and garlic for 30 seconds. add the steak and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until evenly browned. add the snow peas and stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes. add the soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. lower heat and simmer until the sauce is thick and smooth. serve immediately.

garlic chicken fried chicken

Ingredients

Servings: 4
2 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin
1 cup oil for frying, or as needed

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in a shallow dish, mix together the garlic powder, pepper, salt, paprika, bread crumbs and flour. in a separate dish, whisk together the milk and egg.
heat the oil in an electric skillet set to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). dip the chicken into the egg and milk, then dredge in the dry ingredients until evenly coated.
fry chicken in the hot oil for about 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. remove from the oil with a slotted spatula, and serve.

Easy Maple Lamb Chops

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 (1-inch thick) bone-in lamb chops
1/4 cup real maple syrup
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
heat a skillet over medium-high heat. sear the lamb chops in the preheated skillet until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. arrange seared chops into a casserole dish.
whisk maple syrup, water, onion, vinegar, worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl to dissolve the chili powder; pour over the lamb chops.
bake in preheated oven until the chops are no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes.

Friday, January 15, 2016

Oh So Good Lamb Chops

Ingredients

Servings: 6
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 lamb chops
1 cup water
1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

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heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown the lamb chops on both sides, 5 to 8 minutes per side.
whisk together the water, brown gravy mix, brown sugar, vinegar, and garlic powder in a bowl until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth. pour the gravy mixture over the browned lamb chops. cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the chops are tender, about 30 minutes.

Grilled Portobellos Sauteed In

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 portobello mushroom caps
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 cup white

Recipe

preheat grill for high heat.
place mushrooms the grill, smooth side up. grill until they start to soften, about 10 minutes. turn over, and grill on the other side for about 5 minutes.
meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. add the shallot, and fry for a few minutes, stirring frequently.
remove mushrooms to a cutting board, and slice. place into the skillet, and increase the heat to high. cook for about a minute, then pour in the . continue to cook and stir until the is nearly evaporated. remove from heat, and serve.

Slow-cooker Pepper Steak

Ingredients

Servings: 6
2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2 inch strips
garlic powder to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cube beef bouillon
1/4 cup hot water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 large green bell peppers, roughly chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

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sprinkle strips of sirloin with garlic powder to taste. in a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and brown the seasoned beef strips. transfer to a slow cooker.
mix bouillon cube with hot water until dissolved, then mix in cornstarch until dissolved. pour into the slow cooker with meat. stir in onion, green peppers, stewed tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, and salt.
cover, and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Honey Apricot Lamb Chops

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 boneless lamb chops
kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
4 fresh apricots, pitted and cut into wedges
3 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

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pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels, and sprinkle both sides with salt and black pepper. heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and brown the chops well on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
stir in honey, apricots, and garlic; cover, and simmer until the lamb is tender, about 8 minutes. an instant-read thermometer, inserted into the center of a chop, should read at least 145 degrees f (63 degrees c). sprinkle with parsley, and serve chops topped with the apricots and pan juices.

Grilled Cilantro Salmon

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups honey
juice from one lime
4 salmon steaks
salt and pepper to taste

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in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together cilantro, garlic, honey, and lime juice. heat until the honey is easily stirred, about 5 minutes. remove from heat, and let cool slightly.
place salmon steaks in a baking dish, and season with salt and pepper. pour marinade over salmon, cover, and refrigerate 10 minutes.
preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
lightly oil grill grate. place salmon steaks on grill, cook 5 minutes on each side, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

perfect porterhouse steak

Ingredients

Servings: 1
20 ounces porterhouse steak
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon meat tenderizer
1 teaspoon steak seasoning

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place steak on a plate and coat lightly with olive oil. rub steak with meat tenderizer. sprinkle steak with canadian steak seasoning and gently rub into steak. cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 20 minutes.
preheat a grill for high heat. when the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate.
unwrap steaks and grill on open flame or charcoal grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or to your desired degree of doneness.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

lamb chops for the slow cooker

Ingredients

Servings: 6
6 boneless lamb chops
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and pepper to taste

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place lamb chops in slow cooker. combine remaining ingredients and pour over lamb chops.
cook on low setting for 6 hours, until internal temperature of lamb has reached 145 degrees f (63 degrees c).

Beef And Noodles

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup beef stock
2 bay leaves
1 pinch dried thyme
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 cups egg noodles

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heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook steak, working in batches, until seared and browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. transfer seared steak to a plate.
melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat and saute onion until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. add steak to onion and pour beef stock over steak; season with bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover skillet with a lid, and simmer until steak is tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes. stir peas and cornstarch into steak mixture; cook uncovered until liquid thickens, about 10 minutes.
bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes; drain. serve beef mixture over noodles.

jessica's steak oscar

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 (7 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup butter
1 (6 ounce) can crab, drained
1 pound asparagus, tough ends snapped
1 packet dry bearnaise sauce mix (such as knorr®)
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup butter

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preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. sprinkle the filets with salt and pepper.
in a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1/4 cup of butter; gently stir in the crab meat, and simmer while you broil the filets.
broil the filets until they reach the desired stage of doneness; for medium (slightly pink in the center), broil 10 to 12 minutes on the first side and 6 minutes on the second side. set the filets aside to rest.
place a steamer insert into a skillet, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. add the asparagus, recover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes depending on thickness.
whisk bearnaise sauce mix with milk in a saucepan. add 1/2 cup of butter, and bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly; reduce heat to a simmer, and whisk until sauce has thickened, about 1 minute.
to assemble, top each broiled filet with crab meat, then half the asparagus; spoon bearnaise sauce to taste over the asparagus.

thai beef

Ingredients

Servings: 6
2 tablespoons coriander seeds, coarsely cracked
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch ground ginger
1 1/2 pounds flank steak

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place flank steak in the freezer for 20 minutes.
whisk coriander, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and ground ginger together in a bowl until marinade is well combined.
remove steak from freezer and slice thinly across the grain. place steak in a large bowl, pour marinade over steak, and toss to coat. cover bowl and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. line bottom of a broiler pan with foil.
lay steak slices in a single layer on the rack of the prepared broiler pan.
cook in the preheated broiler, brushing occasionally with marinade, until steak reaches desired doneness, 1 to 2 minutes for medium rare.

beef yakitori

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound sirloin steak, cubed

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in a glass or plastic bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, sugar, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
thread the meat skewers. (if you are using wooden skewers, soak them 30 minutes first.) place the skewers in a plastic or glass container just large enough to hold them, and pour the marinade over the meat, turning to coat well. cover, and chill for a minimum of 4 hours.
preheat grill for high heat, and position grate 5 inches from coals.
brush grate with oil, and place skewers on grill. grill for 10 to 15 minutes, occasionally turning kabobs to ensure even cooking.

broccoli beef i

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 pound boneless round steak, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups chopped fresh broccoli

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in a small bowl, combine flour, broth, sugar, and soy sauce. stir until sugar and flour are dissolved.
in a large skillet or wok over high heat, cook and stir beef 2 to 4 minutes, or until browned. stir in broth mixture, ginger, garlic, and broccoli. bring to a boil, then reduce heat. simmer 5 to 10 minutes, or until sauce thickens.

slow cooker salisbury steak

Ingredients

Servings: 8
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1/2 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (1 ounce) packet dry au jus mix
3/4 cup water

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in a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion soup mix, bread crumbs, and milk using your hands. shape into 8 patties.
heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. dredge the patties in flour just to coat, and quickly brown on both sides in the hot skillet. place browned patties into the slow cooker stacking alternately like a pyramid. in a medium bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, au jus mix, and water. pour over the meat. cook on the low setting for 4 or 5 hours, until ground beef is well done.

garlic chicken fried chicken

Ingredients

Servings: 4
2 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin
1 cup oil for frying, or as needed

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in a shallow dish, mix together the garlic powder, pepper, salt, paprika, bread crumbs and flour. in a separate dish, whisk together the milk and egg.
heat the oil in an electric skillet set to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). dip the chicken into the egg and milk, then dredge in the dry ingredients until evenly coated.
fry chicken in the hot oil for about 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. remove from the oil with a slotted spatula, and serve.

manhattan filet with pan sauce bordelaise

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 large new york strip steaks
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup sliced shallots
1/2 cup red
2 (10.75 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon cold butter

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cut all visible pieces of fat from the steak so that only center 'eye' portion of the steak remains. set steaks aside. cut all meat from the trimmed fat scraps, discard the fat, and finely chop the meat scraps until they resemble ground beef. transfer chopped meat to a container and refrigerate.
season steaks with black pepper and place on a wire rack set over a tray; refrigerate uncovered, 8 hours to overnight.
bring steaks to room temperature and season with salt.
heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. cook steaks in hot oil until browned on one side, 4 to 5 minutes. reduce heat to medium-high and turn steaks. continue cooking until steaks start to firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 4 to 6 minutes more. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees f (54 degrees c) for medium-rare. transfer meat to a plate to rest, 5 to 10 minutes. set skillet aside.
place chopped beef scraps in a cold skillet and heat over medium-high heat. cook and stir until meat is browned and caramelized. add shallots and a pinch of salt; saute until shallots are golden brown and are softened, about 5 minutes more.
pour red into skillet and bring to a boil; cook and stir until is almost completely evaporated, 2 to 4 minutes. add chicken broth, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until reduced by about half, 60 to 90 minutes. strain sauce into bowl and skim fat that rises to the top.
heat empty steak skillet over medium-high heat. pour the strained sauce into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. season sauce with salt and pepper and continue cooking until reduced and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
remove skillet from heat and whisk butter into sauce until melted and smooth. place each steak on a plate and spoon sauce over the top.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

asian beef with snow peas

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Servings: 4
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound beef round steak, cut into thin strips
8 ounces snow peas

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in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice , brown sugar and cornstarch. set aside.
heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium high heat. stir-fry ginger and garlic for 30 seconds. add the steak and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until evenly browned. add the snow peas and stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes. add the soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. lower heat and simmer until the sauce is thick and smooth. serve immediately.

the best chicken fried steak

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 (1/2 pound) beef cube steaks
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 egg
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. tabasco™)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable shortening for deep frying
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

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pound the steaks to about 1/4-inch thickness. place 2 cups of flour in a shallow bowl. stir together the baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt in a separate shallow bowl; stir in the buttermilk, egg, tabasco sauce, and garlic. dredge each steak first in the flour, then in the batter, and again in the flour. pat the flour the surface of each steak so they are completely coated with dry flour.
heat the shortening in a deep cast-iron skillet to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). fry the steaks until evenly golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. place fried steaks on a plate with paper towels to drain. drain the fat from the skillet, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid and as much of the solid remnants as possible.
return the skillet to medium-low heat with the reserved oil. whisk the remaining flour into the oil. scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to release solids into the gravy. stir in the milk, raise the heat to medium, and bring the gravy to a simmer, cook until thick, 6 to 7 minutes. season with kosher salt and pepper. spoon the gravy over the steaks to serve.

honey mustard lamb chops

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 pounds center-cut boneless lamb chops - 1/2-inch thick
garlic powder, or to taste

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mix honey and mustard together in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and lay lamb chops into the hot butter. sprinkle chops with half the garlic powder and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. turn chops over, sprinkle with remaining garlic powder, and pan-fry chops for 3 more minutes.
brush honey mustard sauce over chops, turn them over, and cook for 5 minutes; turn chops other side and brush with honey mustard sauce. cook until chops are no longer pink inside and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chop reads 165 degrees f (75 degrees c), about 5 more minutes.