Quantity for 6 Persons.
- 3 lbs. of roast beef
- Salt, pepper
- ¼ lb. of butter (scant)
Preparation: The roast beef is cut into 1½ inch thick slices and pounded well. A broiler is put on the open medium hot fire and the slices laid on to broil for 20 minutes, turning frequently. Put them on a hot platter, sprinkle with pepper and salt, cut the butter into small pieces and place them on the hot meat. Serve at once.
No. 7—STEAK FROM THE BEEF ROUND.
Quantity for 6 Persons.
- 3–4 lbs. round steak
- ¼ lb. of butter
- Salt, pepper
- ¼ cup of water
- 1 onion
Preparation: The meat is cut into slices ¾ inch thick and pounded slightly.
The butter is heated; the onion is sliced and fried till light yellow in the butter, then taken out and the meat put into this hot onion butter after it has been salted and peppered. Fry for 5 to 8 minutes to a light brown, turning it once or twice.
The meat is put on a hot platter and the onions on top. A little water is put into the pan with butter and boiled a little. This gravy is poured over the meat. Serve at once.
Remarks: If you do not like onions, omit them.