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Been cooking a lot more lately, thought a personal recipe thread could be cool. Don't get me wrong, I didn't invent these, but they are FANTASTIC, and two that I'm known for making!
Grilled Flank Steak:
FOR THE RUB
2 tbsp. minced garlic
2 tbsp. ground coriander
1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 tbsp. freshly cracked white pepper
2 tbsp. freshly cracked black pepper
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 16-oz. flank steak
4 thick slices hearty rye bread
Directions
Make the rub: In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well. Cover the flank steak generously with the rub and grill over a hot fire for 5 to 7 minutes on each side for medium rare.
To check doneness, cut into the steak and peek to see if it is one degree less done than you like.
While the steak is grilling, place the rye bread around the sides of the grill--when the steak is done, the bread should be nicely toasted.
Remove the steak from the grill, and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Slice the steak as thin as you possibly can, and serve it on top of the rye bread.
Braciole
1 lb boneless beef round, cut into 4 thin slices approximately 1/3 inch thick
4 slices of prosciutto
1 tablespoon pignoli beans(pine nuts)
2 tablespoons grated pecorino romano cheese
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
2 28oz cans imported Italian tomatoes
1/4 cup tomato puree
2 bay leaves
3 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine
2 carrots, peeled and chopped fine
2 celery stalks, chopped chopped fine
1 cup dry red wine
flour spread on a plate for dredging
salt & pepper to taste
1. Place each slice of beef between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat pounder until 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Lay a slice of prosciutto on each one and sprinkle evenly with with the pignoli beans, pecorino romano cheese, garlic and parsley. Roll up the slices, tucking in the ends and tie with kitchen string.
2. Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Dredge the braciole in flour shaking off any excess, then place in the pan. Cook until browned on all sides, about 15 minutes.
3. Heat the other 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring until tender but not browned, about 10 minutes. Add braciole, bay leaves, and salt & pepper.
4. Add red wine and cook until most of liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Pass the tomatoes, with their juices through a food mill or sieve into the saucepan. Fill one of the tomato cans 1/2 way with water and add to saucepan. Add tomato puree, turn heat to low and cook at a simmer until beef is tender 1.5 - 2 hours.
5. Sprinkle the basil over the rolls, and cook for 2 minutes longer. Transfer to serving plates, spoon the sauce over the top and serve at once.
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