Steak and beef recipes are not the easiest to prepare but once you have some great recipes to work with preparing these foods gets more and more exciting. Read on for two delectable recipes!
Curried Beef Kebabs & Bourbon Flank Steak
Curried Beef Kebabs
Ingredients
2/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons salt
4 bay leaves
16 whole peppercorns
2 pounds beef tenderloin, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
2 large green bell peppers, cut into wedges
3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
3 medium onions, cut into wedges
1. In a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass dish, combine the first eight ingredients; mixing well. Remove 2/3 cup forbasting and refrigerate. Add beef to remaining marinade; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and discard the marinade.
2. On metal or water-soaked bamboo skewers, alternate beef,green peppers, tomatoes and onions. Place on a greased rack ina broiler pan; broil 5-inches from heat source for 3 minutes on each side. Baste with reserved marinade. Continue broiling,turning and basting for 8 to 10 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness.
Makes 8 servings.
Bourbon Flank Steak
Ingredients
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup bourbon
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 (2-pound) flank steak
1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large zipper-style plastic bag,mixing well. Add the steak; seal bag securely, removing as much air as possible, and place in a large bowl. Marinate for 8 hours or overnight in refrigerator, turning occasionally.
2. Remove steak from marinade, reserving marinade.
3. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot coals (350* to 400*F / 175* to 205*C) 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until desired doneness, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
4. To serve, slice steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices.
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Recipes courtesy of the Summer Party Cookbook
