July 16th, 2011 
The Chef Spiced Steak with Garlic Fries Serves 4 Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 20 min You can use any packaged spice-rub mix for beef, but we use a combination of equal parts cumin and coriander, half that amount of salt and pepper, and one eighth that amount of clove. If your rub doesn’t contain [...]
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No Comments » July 15th, 2011 The Chef Grilled Glazed Steak and Asparagus Serves 4 to 6 Active time:20 min Start to finish:40 min The glaze, which goes on the asparagus as well as the steak, has a rich sweetness that is transformed into something wonderfully complex once it hits the heat of the grill. 1/4 cup oyster sauce 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar [...]
July 15th, 2011 The Chef Makes 4 servings Active time:35 min Start to finish:45 min Delivering a lot of summer glamour for very little work, this gorgeous dish balances the baritone flavor and fat of the steak with the tomatoes’ coloratura acidity. Take care not to overcook the tomatoes—they should be in the hot pan just long enough to [...]
July 15th, 2011 The Chef Serves 6 to 8 Active time:40 min Start to finish:4 3/4 hr Long, slow cooking turns a supermarket chuck roast into something gloriously tender, flavorful, and aromatic. Leftovers are delicious shredded, heated in the sauce, and served over egg noodles. 3 lb onions 1 (5-lb) boneless beef chuck roast, tied 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided [...]
July 14th, 2011 The Chef Makes 4 servings 12 ounces ground round 2 cups chopped yellow, red, or green bell pepper 2 cups bottled salsa 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 4 cups coarsely chopped romaine lettuce 2 cups chopped plum tomato 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup crumbled baked tortilla chips (about 12 chips) 1/4 [...]
July 14th, 2011 The Chef Serves 4 Sirloin meat is lean and is best served rare or medium-rare. 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 cups sliced onions (about 2) 3/4 cup Cabernet Sauvignon or other dry red wine 1 pound ground sirloin 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 4 organic hamburger buns or [...]
Posted in Beef, Dinner Recipes, Lunch Recipes Tags: burger, cheddar, dinner, grilled, meat, onions, sirloin No Comments » July 14th, 2011 The Chef Korean-Style Grilled Flank Steak Serves 4 Active time:25 min Start to finish:45 min Serving flank steak (a favorite for the grill) Korean style is always a hit—guests make lettuce-leaf bundles with rice and thin slices of the meat and do the garnishing on their own. 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned) [...]
July 14th, 2011 The Chef Broiled Steak with Horseradish Cream Serves 4 Active time:10 min Start to finish:20 min A simple horseradish cream turns broiled steak into a classic. 1 (1-inch-thick) sirloin steak (1 1/2 to 2 lb) 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons drained bottled horseradish Preheat broiler. Oil rack of a [...]
July 14th, 2011 The Chef Filets Mignon with Spiced Butter, Glazed Artichokes, and Green Beans Serves 2 Active Time:50 min Start to Finish:1 1/2 hr An Eastern-inspired spiced butter makes filet mignon even juicier than usual. Artichokes and green beans, cooked separately and then baked together, taste luxuriously rich in a way that complements the meat nicely. Cooked artichokes 1/4 [...]
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