May 19, 2012

Perfect Burger

Recipe: Burgers With Griddled Onions by Adam Perry Lang Recipe has not been tested by NPR. Ingredients For The Burgers • 1/4 cup water • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce • 4 pounds 70/30 (70 percent lean, 30 percent fat) ground beef, preferably a combination of chuck and brisket For The Seasoning Blend • 1 tablespoon [...]

Cube Steak Parmigiana

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup finely crushed saltines 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 6 (4 ounce) cube steaks 2 tablespoons vegetable oil SAUCE: 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried [...]

Brisket from Martha Stewart’s Living magazine

I saw this magazine in a doctor’s office and quickly copied down the recipe, so I’ve paraphrased some of Martha’s directions. I hope she’ll understand. 5 lb brisket Coarse salt 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion 2 garlic cloves plus one head halved horizontally 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 ½ c dry red wine [...]

Braised Beef Shanks

4 pieces center-cut beef shank, about 2 inches thick 1/2 cup beef tallow or lard 2 cups peeled and cut carrots 2 cups peeled and cut onions 1 tablespoon mixed dry peppercorns 2 large bay leaves 2 quarts filtered water 1 small can tomato paste 1 cup balsamic vinegar several sprigs fresh thyme 1 tablespoon [...]

Bifteki

Ingredients 1 1/3 lb ground beef 1-2 tbs plain yogurt 2 large garlic cloves 3 tsp dried thyme 2 tsp ground cumin 1-2 tbs Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper to taste Feta cheese  Cooking Instructions Mix all of the ingredients together except the feta.  Shape flat patties.  Place feta cheese on one pattie and cover [...]