Recipe of the Week: London Broil

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This is about as easy as it gets for a meaty meal fit for a (winter) king. The sweet spice of the marinade smothering tender beef will keep you full and warm all hibernation season. The name might sound British, but it’s a dish Minnesota makes best.

Simmered London Broil                                            yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

2lbs London broil (using the cut of beef you prefer, often top round steak)

1qt beef or chicken stock

1T tomato paste

¼c soy sauce

2T sherry vinegar

3ea scallions

1ea red onion, quartered and peeled

3pcs bacon, cooked and crispy

4ea ginger, fresh and sliced 1/8”

3ea garlic cloves, smashed and peeled

1bu fresh thyme

TT salt

TT black pepper

Directions:

The night before: Generously season London broil with salt and a bit of black pepper. Place in refrigerator uncovered overnight.

The next day: You’re ready to begin. Preheat oven to 300F

Place stock, soy, tomato paste, sherry, scallions, red onion, bacon, ginger and fresh thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 15min.  Add seasoned London broil and bring to a simmer. Cover and place in over for 3 hours or until meat is nice and tender.

Let meat rest in cooking liquid before removing and slicing against the grain.

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Born and raised in the suburbs of Saint Paul, MN, Brandon has immersed himself into being a local and sustainable advocate for delicious living. Working for the best Chef’s in the Twin Cities before becoming the Residence Chef at the Minnesota Governor’s Residence and personal Chef for the Zimmern family. Foraging, eating, parenting, writing, cycling, consulting, catering and hosting pop up dinners are what his free time entails.