Shortcut Beef Catalan Recipes

SHORTCUT BEEF PHO

Steps:

• Make the broth: Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Toss the beef shanks, onions, ginger and garlic with the vegetable oil on a rimmed baking sheet and season generously with salt. Roast, turning once halfway through, until the meat and vegetables are slightly charred, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a large pot.
• Meanwhile, toast the cinnamon sticks, star anise pods and peppercorns in a small skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan, 5 minutes.
• Add the beef broth, 2 quarts water, the toasted spices and the fish sauce to the pot with the beef shanks. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, skimming off any foam that rises to the top, until the meat is tender, 1 hour to 1 hour, 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer the beef shanks to a cutting board; strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into another large pot. (The broth can be made up to 2 days ahead; let cool, then refrigerate in a covered container.)
• Shred the meat from the shanks with two forks, discarding any bits of cartilage, then stir back into the broth. Discard the bones.
• Cook the noodles as the label directs. Divide the broth and shredded meat among bowls, then add the noodles and roast beef. Top with the bean sprouts, basil, jalapenos and red onion; serve with hoisin sauce and/or Sriracha.

SHORTCUT BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in skillet. Add beef and cook until browned and juices evaporate, stirring often.
• Add soups, Worcestershire and vegetables. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

CATALAN BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 160°C Heat a large flameproof casserole dish over high heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a heatproof bowl. Add 60ml (1/4 cup) of the oil to the casserole dish. Add one-quarter of the beef and cook, turning, for 5 minutes or until brown. Transfer to the bowl with the pancetta. Repeat, in 3 more batches, with the remaining beef, reheating the dish between batches.
• Add the vinegar to the dish and cook, stirring to dislodge any bits that have cooked on to the base, for 1-2 minutes. Pour over the beef mixture.
• Heat the remaining oil in the dish over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 10 minutes or until soft. Add the beef mixture, stock, wine, tomato paste, cinnamon, thyme, orange peel and chocolate. Cover with foil and a tight-fitting lid. Bring to the boil. Bake in oven for 2 hours or until the beef is tender. Set aside for 15 minutes to cool. Place in the fridge for 6 hours to chill.
• Preheat oven to 160°C Use a spoon to remove any fat from the surface of the stew. Cook the stew, stirring, over low heat for 5 minutes or until heated through. Bake in oven for 45-50 minutes or until the meat is tender and the sauce thickens. Sprinkle the stew with parsley to serve.

SHORTCUT BEEF NOODLE BOWL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Add broccoli and carrots; cook until linguine is tender, about 2 minutes more. Drain.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok. Add steak slices; cook and stir until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. Stir in sesame dressing and teriyaki sauce. Cook until sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Stir linguine, broccoli, and carrots into the sauce. Increase heat to high and cook until noodles are slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

SHORTCUT BOEUF (BEEF) BOURGUIGNON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F Either use a large stockpot that can go in the oven or transfer the food from the pot to a casserole dish for step 4.
• Pan-fry bacon in heavy stockpot over medium heat until lightly browned. Remove bacon; set aside. Saute onion and mushrooms in bacon fat until just browned. Remove vegetables and set aside with bacon.
• In same pot, brown beef in two batches, adding some oil if necessary. Sprinkle flour over browned meat. Add garlic, wine, broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Cook, covered, in oven for 2 hours. Add reserved bacon, onion and mushrooms; cook 30 minutes longer.