Gaucho Beef Salad Or Sandwich Recipes

BEEF SALAD SANDWICH FILLING

Steps:

• Stir beef, celery, carrot, onion, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl until thoroughly combined.

BEEF GAUCHO

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef in a saute pan over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Once the beef is browned, add the oregano and a pinch of salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper. Add the sliced onions and cumin and cook until the onions are translucent. Stir in the Spanish paprika. Simmer the filling over low heat for 15 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Let cool.
• Spoon 2 tablespoons of the filling into a disc of empanada dough. Fold the disc in half and close it by tightly twisting the edges. Repeat with the remaining filling.
• Heat the vegetable oil to 350 degrees F in a deep-fryer or heavy pot. In batches, fry the empanadas until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.

GAUCHO BEEF SALAD OR SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine first seven ingredients in a bowl.
• Combine the next seven ingredients in a jar and shake thoroughly.
• Pour vinaigrette over salad, marinate in covered bowl in refrigerator for at least four hours.

GAUCHO BEEF TENDERLOIN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat a charbroiler or grill to medium-high heat.
• Sprinkle beef tenderloins with salt and pepper. Place on charbroiler and cook 3 minutes on each side for medium. Set aside.
• Spread Chipotle Cream on both sides of rolls. Add a healthy amount of arugula. Place meat on top of greens. Add Chimmi-Churri and Onions. Place roll tops on sandwiches.
• Combine sour cream, lemon juice, garlic and chiles in a food processor. Pulse several times (do not overmix). Season to taste.
• Rough chop cilantro and parsley to desired thickness (some people like it pureed; I like it chunky). Add to a bowl with oil, oregano, garlic, lemon juice, paprika and chile flakes. Mix well, then add salt and pepper to taste. Let sit at room temperature for about 2 hours to infuse.
• Stir together vinegar and sugar in a bowl, then add onions. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.

GAUCHO STEAK

Steps:

• Stir the hot water, salt, and cayenne pepper together and let stand, covered.
• Bring steaks to room temperature.
• Pat them dry with paper towels.
• Grill steaks over direct heat, basting each side twice with a small spoonful of the pepper mixture during grilling.
• Cook the steaks for about 10 minutes per side, depending on their thickness, the heat of your flame, and your preference for degree of doneness.
• I prefer to grill with charcoal for its added flavor.

GAUCHO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Crumble the beef into an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Add onion and green pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 4-1/2 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring every 2 minutes; drain. , Stir in the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning and chili powder. Cover and microwave on high for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 minutes or until bubbly, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in rice. , Transfer to a shallow 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and let stand for 6-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and microwave on high for another minute or until cheese is melted.