April 22nd, 2010

Now That’s a Lot of Meat!

This is incredible — and insane.

And weird.

But in a good way.

Weighing in at a whopping 78.5 lbs. is the “World’s Biggest Hamburger” shown here.

Amazing. Delicious. Creepy.

Take a bite!

Read more about this gigantic delight over at KarnMeats.com!

Photos courtesy of KarnMeats.com.


January 29th, 2010

Steak Gifts: Beef Bandages

Yes, it’s true. You now can dress your wounds with look-alike cuts of beef.

Got a boo-boo?

Put a Porterhouse on it. Naturally.

Click here to give these to the ones you love. Show how much you care with beef bandages.

*Insert catchy jingle here.*

Photo courtesy of McPhee.com.


January 7th, 2010

Steak Recipe: Beef Tenderloin

Doesn’t that look absolutely mouth-wateringly delicious?

This beef tenderloin with black peppercorn and mushroom sauce is a specialty at Lavendou in Dallas. Oh yum!

But — here’s the great thing — we have the recipe right here so you (and I) can make this at home!

You’ll need beef tenderloin for this recipe, and I like to use tenderloin tips — you can get them from my favorite place here.

Lavendou Recipe?Tournedos Felix Faure?Beef Tenderloin with Black Peppercorn and Mushroom Sauce

Recipe to Serve 4

The Ingredients

4- 8 oz Beef Tenderloin

2 Teaspoons of Salt

4 Teaspoons of coarse Black Peppercorns

2 Cups of  Diced  Mushroom

1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil

¼  Cup Butter

½ Cup of Cognac

½ Cup of Veal Stock

¾ Cup of Heavy cream

The Method Season both sides of each tenderloin with salt and pat them in the black peppercorns. Heat oil and butter in a large heavy skillet over high heat, and then sauté the tenderloins, 2 at the time, for 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer the tenderloins to a heatproof dish and keep them warm in a 175 degree F oven.?In the skillet, add the mushroom, sauté for 2 minutes, until cooked. Add the tenderloin to the skillet and carefully add the cognac and flame it. Add the veal stock, then a minute after, the cream, bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. ?Serve the tenderloin coated with the sauce with some Pommes Frites!

Photo and recipe courtesy of SavorDallas.com.


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