Tag: rosemary

Recipes I have used in the some restaurants & at home.

Braised Round Steak

2 lbs Round Steak
3 Carrots Rough Chop
3 Stalks Celery Rough Chop
1 Small Red Onion Rough Chop
1 8oz Can Stewed Tomato
1/4 C Bacon Drippings or Canola Oil
2 Cloves Garlic Rough Chop
2 T Smoked Paprika
1 T Dried Oregano
1 T Golden Raisins
1 Sprig Fresh Rosemary
1 Jalapeno Rough Chop
S/P to taste
Flour for dusting.

Cut edges of steak to prevent curling. Dust with flour. In dutch oven, brown steak in bacon fat over medium heat. Add veg and seasonings, cover and simmer for at least 2 hours. Remove meat to a warm sheet tray. Strain veg and return liquid to dutch oven on medium heat. Reduce sauce by 1/2. Serve sauce over meat and mashed potatoes.

Recipes I have used in the some restaurants & at home.

Legalized Marinara (fat free)

2 14.5 cans tomato sauce
2 14.5 cans whole tomatoes
1 small white onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic
1/4 C fresh basil leaves
3 T light brown sugar
3 T fresh rosemary
3 T fresh thyme
1 T crushed red pepper flakes
1 t salt

In food processor, blend basil, rosemary, thyme, and garlic until smooth.
In large pot over low heat, add the blended ingredients and stir for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer over low heat for at least 1 hour or when the whole tomatoes begin to break apart.
For a smoother sauce, substitute diced tomatoes for whole tomatoes