beef

Bordelaise Sauce

Classic bordelaise sauce is finished with beef marrow. Ask the butcher to cut 2 pounds large beef marrow bones lengthwise. Soak the bones overnight in salt water. Remove the marrow from the cut bones; reserve the bones to make stock another time. Traditionally, this sauce is made with Bordeaux (look for a decent inexpensive one); … Continue Reading →

All-Night Beef Brisket

2 large onions, sliced into thick slices 1 (5- to 7-pound) beef brisket 4 cups water 2 bay leaves 2 cloves fresh garlic, sliced 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon fresh cracked pepper Arrange onions in bottom of high-sided roasting pan that will accommodate brisket. Rinse brisket and lay on top of onions fat side … Continue Reading →

Quick Swiss Steak

      1 1/2 pounds lean round steak, tenderized by butcher       1/2 cup all-purpose flour       1/4 teaspoon kosher salt       1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper       1/2 teaspoon basil       1 tablespoon olive oil       1/3 cup chopped onion … Continue Reading →