Pierre Franeys Beef Broth Recipes

PIERRE FRANEY'S BEEF BROTH

Steps:

• Place the beef and the bones in a deep pot. Cover with 5 quarts water and bring to a boil. Remove and discard water. Return beef and bones to the heat, and add 5 quarts water and the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.
• Simmer 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Skim off surface foam periodically. When cooked, strain and set aside, and if using in the future, freeze. Retain the meat for things like salads and sauces.

PIERRE FRANEY'S BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan. Blend well, bring to a boil and remove from heat.

PIERRE FRANEY'S SHRIMP BROTH

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Let simmer about 20 minutes.
• Strain the broth, discarding the solids. There should be about three cups.

PIERRE FRANEY'S HAMBURGER WITH EGG AND ANCHOVY

Steps:

• Divide the meat into four equal portions. Shape each portion into balls and then flatten into patties, like broad hamburgers, about four inches across and half-an-inch thick. Sprinkle the meat on both sides with salt and pepper.
• The hamburger may be cooked on a hot grill - such as a barbecue grill, under a hot broiler or in a very hot skillet - without additional fat. Turn once while cooking and cook to the desired degree of doneness. Cook two to five minutes on each side according to taste. Transfer the patties to each of four plates.
• Heat one teaspoon of butter at a time in one or more small skillets and add one egg to each skillet. Cook them without turning until the white is firm and the yolk remains soft and runny. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then slip each, yolk side up, onto each patty.
• Use the anchovy fillets, either split in half lengthwise or whole. Arrange the halved or whole fillets around the yolks in a triangular fashion.
• Heat the four tablespoons of butter until they are foamy and add the capers and parsley. When the foaming starts to subside and the butter begins to brown, pour equal amounts of the sauce over each serving and serve hot.

BOEUF A LA FICELLE

Steps:

• Neatly trim off each end of the fillet. Carefully tie the piece lengthwise and crosswise with string. Leave a piece of string overhanging to facilitate removal from the cooking liquid.
• Trim off the bottom end of the leek. Discard any blemished leaves. Cut the leek into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Cut each piece lengthwise in half. Cut each half lengthwise into very thin strips (julienne). There should be about 2 cups.
• Cut the parsnip crosswise into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Cut each piece lengthwise into very thin slices. Stack the slices and cut into very thin strips. There should be about 2 cups.
• Cut the carrots crosswise into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Cut the pieces into slices and then into very thin strips as above. There should be about 2 cups.
• Cut the onion in half. Cut each half into very thin slices. There should be about 3/4 cup.
• Pour the broth into a small kettle large enough to hold the meat neatly in one layer. Add the bay leaf, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper. Add the beef, leaving a length of string outside the kettle.
• Bring the broth to a simmer and cook exactly 5 minutes.
• Immediately add the leek, parsnip, carrots and onion and stir to distribute. Cover closely and let simmer exactly 7 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
• Cut the beef into thin slices, each 1/2-inch thick or slightly less, and place on a warm platter. Spoon a mixture of the vegetables on the side and spoon a little of the broth over all. Serve with horseradish sauce on the side, to individual taste.

SPICY HAMBURGER WITH RED-WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the meat in a mixing bowl and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a small skillet and add the onions. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the garlic and cook briefly, stirring. Remove from the heat and let cool.
• Combine the meat lightly with the onion mixture, chili con carne seasoning, ground pepper, pepper flakes and salt. Divide the mixture into 4 patties of equal size.
• Heat a heavy iron skillet large enough to hold all the patties in one layer and do not add fat of any kind.
• When the skillet is quite hot, add the patties. Cook until well browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook 3 minutes on the second side.
• Transfer to a warm platter.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a small skillet. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the wine and broth. Let cook until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Pour over the patties and serve the dish immediately.

ROAST FILLET OF BEEF IN RED-WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Sprinkle meat on all sides with salt and pepper. Rub with oil.
• Put beef in a small shallow roasting pan and place on bottom rack of oven. Bake 25 minutes, turning once or twice as it roasts.
• Transfer meat to a warm platter. Cover loosely with foil to keep it warm.
• Pour off fat from pan. Place pan on top of stove and add shallots. Cook briefly, stirring, and add wine. Cook and reduce by half. Add broth, thyme, bay leaf and any juices that have accumulated around beef. Cook over high heat for about 5 minutes or until the sauce is reduced by 3/4 cup. Swirl in the butter.
• Transfer meat to a warm serving platter. Strain sauce over meat, slice on the bias and serve.