CUT-IT-WITH-YOUR-FORK BEEF
After we got married, I started to develop my cooking skills not only to impress my husband, but also so we wouldn't die of Hamburger Helper poisoning. I was very newly married, in a new town, new state, trying to make new friends, dealing with my parents and my new in-laws, who were upset that we had eloped. We had thought we were saving everyone the hassle of traveling to an out-of-state wedding. Besides, I had never liked being the center of attention, so the idea of a wedding with EVERYONE that our families knew didn't hold any appeal for me. Little did I know that the wedding is more for the family than for the bride and groom. They were ticked. But, 16 years later, they've gotten over it -- mostly. Anyway, we were living in a one-bedroom apartment which my husband had rented several months prior, when he had moved from Pennsylvania to Indiana for his first job after college. We had just purchased a car for me to drive: a 1976 Camaro for $800, so you can imagine the condition. It was metallic powder blue -- and rust. Still it was fun to drive, and it was the closest I ever came to being mistaken for someone who was cool. Anyways, I knew how to cook, but having been a student at a college where cooking in your dormitory room was punishible by death, I hadn't done a lot of cooking for several years, except for weekends at home. Our kitchen was still a "bachelor's kitchen" though admittedly it was better stocked than I've seen in the homes of some people who have been married for years. This was made with staple ingredients and cooking equipment that my husband already had on hand. According to my memory banks, which are spotty at best, this was my first completely original recipe. With this "Early Marriage" recipe, you can take the cheapest, toughest cut of beef you can find, and make it tender, rich, and scrumptious. I can remember making this with chuck roast that I bought for 88 cents per pound, but that was 1986. Ah, memories.
Provided by ThatBobbieGirl
Categories Meat
Time 2h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut meat into serving-sized pieces.
- If it's a very thick cut of meat, you may want to cut it thinner, so it will get tender more quickly.
- Place a heavy-bottomed dutch oven or deep skillet on the stove over medium heat.
- Quickly brown the meat on all sides and remove from pan.
- Saute the onions and garlic in olive oil until limp, then drain fat from pan.
- Add the remaining ingredients, stirring until well combined.
- Return the meat to the pan, bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the meat is falling-apart-tender.
- Serve this with rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes to provide a nest for the sauce.
- Warning: your family may fight over the sauce!
- If so, just double the sauce ingredients next time, using the same amount of meat.
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Mst Nupur
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out delicious. The steak was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with mashed potatoes and asparagus, and it was a meal that my whole family enjoyed.
Selena Scott
[email protected]This is the best steak recipe I've ever tried. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Raymond Stiles
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different cuts of steak, and it always turns out great. I also like to experiment with different vegetables in the sauce. This recipe is a keeper!
Adnanking Adnanking
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover steak. I made it with a sirloin steak that I had grilled the night before, and it was delicious. The sauce is simple to make, but it packs a lot of flavor. I served it over rice, and it was a quick and ea
Habib Abdullah
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family, and they all loved it. The steak was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal for a Sunday dinner.
Georgie Xya
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of steak, but I loved this recipe. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it with a salad, and it was a light and healthy meal.
909plmi0 alessandro
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The steak was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was elegant and sophisticated. I served it with asparagus and mashed potatoes, and it was a meal that my guests raved about.
Esther Fandja
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The steak was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over pasta, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Advanced Mulla
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The steak was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Donald Dowell
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes. It's also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. I serve it with roasted broccoli and carrots, and they always gobble it up.
amanda mpengesi
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover steak. I made it with a flank steak that I had grilled the night before, and it was delicious. The sauce is simple to make, but it packs a lot of flavor. I served it over rice, and it was a quick and easy
Haniya chaudary
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now, and it always turns out perfectly. The steak is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables and a glass of red wine.
Chimuuh brown
[email protected]This is one of those recipes that benefits from being made with high-quality ingredients. The steak and mushrooms were incredibly flavorful, and the sauce was rich and decadent. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family.