Hunters Steak Recipes

BIGOS (HUNTER'S STEW)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and kielbasa; cook and stir until the bacon has rendered its fat and sausage is lightly browned. Use a slotted spoon to remove the meat and transfer to a large casserole or Dutch oven.
• Coat the cubes of pork lightly with flour and fry them in the bacon drippings over medium-high heat until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pork to the casserole. Add the garlic, onion, carrots, fresh mushrooms, cabbage and sauerkraut. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until the carrots are soft, about 10 minutes. Do not let the vegetables brown.
• Deglaze the pan by pouring in the red wine and stirring to loosen all of the bits of food and flour that are stuck to the bottom. Season with the bay leaf, basil, marjoram, paprika, salt, pepper, caraway seeds and cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute.
• Mix in the dried mushrooms, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beef stock, tomato paste and tomatoes. Heat through just until boiling. Pour the vegetables and all of the liquid into the casserole dish with the meat. Cover with a lid.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until meat is very tender.

HUNTER'S STEAK

Steps:

• Trim fat from beef. Cut beef into 6 serving size pieces.
• Combine undrained tomatoes, mushrooms, celery, and carrots in 5-6 quart slow cooker.
• Place beef on vegetables.
• Stir together broth, soup, and seasoning mix; pour over beef.
• Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 8-10 hours, or on high-heat setting for 4-5 hours.
• Serve with cooked noodles.

HUNTER'S BEEF

Steps:

• Trim fat from meat.
• Cut into 4-6 serving size pieces.
• Pound with meat hammer until 1/4-1/2" thin and tenderized.
• Combine flour, salt, and black pepper.
• Rub mixture onto the steaks to thoroughly coat.
• Heat oil in large flat bottom skillet that has a lid.
• Add the meat and brown on both sides.
• Scatter the celery, mushrooms, and 3/4 of the scallions over the top.
• In a small bowl, combine the red wine, soy sauce, ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne.
• Pour over the meat & vegetables.
• Bring to a simmer.
• Simmer covered for 1 hour. (can be simmered an additional 30-45 minutes without adverse effects).
• Serve with pan sauce and vegetables poured over and sprinkled with remaining scallions.

HUNTER'S STEW

Steps:

• Crumble beef into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with the onion, carrots, potatoes and beans. Combine soup and water; pour over beans. , Cover and bake at 375° for 2 hours or until the meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.

HEARTY HUNTER'S STEW

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil over medium heat. Add 4 cups water and scrape to loosen any browned drippings from pan. Add the tomato juice, onions, celery, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. , Discard bay leaves; add the carrots, rutabaga and potatoes. Cover and cook for 40-60 minutes. , Stir in the peas; cook for 10 minutes. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into stew. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

SEMI-CLASSIC HUNTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Seed the tomatoes, reserving juices. Finely chop the tomatoes and set aside.
• Combine the beef stock in a three-quart saucepan with one cup of the wine, the reserved tomato liquid and the onion, celery, carrots, peppercorns and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for one to one-and-a-half hours, until reduced to about two cups. Strain the liquid into a bowl and discard the solids. Return the broth to the saucepan and hold over a low flame.
• While the broth is reducing, wipe the mushrooms clean and remove any tough stems. Cut the caps into quarter-inch dice.
• Heat three tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced mushrooms and optional mushroom powder and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and lightly browned, about five to seven minutes. Add the Cognac or brandy and cook, stirring, until the liquids are reduced to just a glaze. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of butter and the olive oil in a two-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and sage and saute until soft but not browned, about five to seven minutes. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the shallots are coated. Raise the heat, pour in warm broth and cook, stirring, until well blended. Add the remaining half cup of wine, the diced tomatoes and sauteed mushrooms. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened and the flavors are incorporated.
• Serve with roast or sauteed chicken or veal, or over other meats.

HUNTER'S HASH

Steps:

• Brown beef and onion in a large saucepan over medium high heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain fat, add potatoes and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.