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Holiday Greetings from
PHIL’S THRIFTWAY MARKET
118 N. Killingsworth
Portland, Oregon
YOUR RECIPES and where to find them
Beef Recipes and Menus Baked Beef and Rice [6] Beef Chili Patties [9] Beef Pot-Roast [10] Beef Put-Together [9] Beef Short Ribs-Raisin Sauce [8] Broiled Porterhouse or Sirloin Steak [6] Corned Beef and Cabbage [5] Chinese Pepper Steak with Rice [7] Deviled Steak [7] Family Meat Loaf [10] Leftovers Beef Puff [11] Leftover Treat [11] Onion ’Burgers [8] Standing Ribs of Beef [5] Veal Recipes and Menus Leftovers Ladies’ Aid Salad [15] Meat-Potato-Tomato Cakes [15] Veal Croquettes [15] Paprika Veal [14] Pineapple Stuffed Veal Birds [14] Sour Cream Veal Loaf [13] Veal Shoulder Roll [13] Pork Recipes and Menus Baked Smoked Ham-Buffet Glaze [18] Barbecued Pork Chops [17] Candied Ham Loaf [19] Golden Filled Pork Rolls [22] Leftovers Ham-Noodle-Mushroom Casserole [23] Swiss Salad [23] Pork Chop-Potato Scallop [18] Pork Loin Roast [17] Pork Tenderloin Supreme [19] Smoked Ham Slice-Apricot Glaze [22] Lamb Recipes and Menus Braised Rolled Lamb Shoulder [25] Broiled Lamb Chops [25] Fruited Lamb Chops [27] Lamb Kabobs [26] Leftovers Lamb Croquettes [28] Lamb Pie with Catchup Biscuits [28] Shepherd’s Pie [28] Leg of Lamb-Puffy Mint Pears [26] Oriental Lamb Stew [27] Sausages, Canned Meats, Etc. Chipped Beef-Potato Dumplings [30] Cherry Meat Muffins [32] Frankfurter and Sauerkraut Pie [29] Fruited Ham Rolls [31] Sausage Links in Batter Pudding [29] Smoky Sausage-Spaghetti Sauce [32] Southern Sausage Breakfast [30] Summer Salad Bowl [31] Variety Meats Recipes and Menus Heart Andalouse [33] Liver Rolls [33] Smoked Tongue Rarebit [34] Sweetbreads-Canadian-Style Bacon-Pineapple Grill [34] Baked Goods Recipes Biscuits [40] Date-Nut Drops [39] Homemade Pastry Mix [40] Orange-Nut Cake [39] Pumpkin Pecan Pie [38] Single Pie Crust [38] Southern Marble Cake [40] Meat Buying and Cooking Helps Cuts, Cooking Methods, Etc. [4], [12], [16], [24] Steps in Meat Cookery [2]-3 Ground Meat—Its Many Possibilities [20]-21 Time-tables—Meat Cookery [35]-37
Published by
National Live Stock and Meat Board
Home Economics Department
407 S. Dearborn St., Chicago 5, Ill.
1953-54 Printed In U.S.A.
Meat Cookery Pointers
Roasts may be seasoned before, during or after cooking, since salt penetrates only to about ½ inch.
Boned and rolled roasts require approximately 10 minutes per pound more cooking time than roasts with the bone left in.
Pot-roasts, Swiss steaks, “birds,” chops and other cuts cooked by braising should be browned slowly in order to retain the attractive brown color during cooking.
Steaks, chops and patties broiled at moderate temperatures require only one turning during cooking.
Meat cuts cooked in liquid increase in weight and are juicier if they are allowed to cool in the cooking liquid and under refrigeration.
Low temperature cookery yields 10 to 30 per cent more meat to serve.
Meat that is overcooked shrinks more, is less palatable, less attractive and more difficult to carve.
Searing does not seal in meat juices but actually increases cooking losses.
Turning meat occasionally during panbroiling insures even cooking throughout the cut.
TO ROAST
1. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Place meat fat side up on rack in open roasting pan.
3. Insert meat thermometer.
4. Do not add water. Do not cover. Do not baste.
5. Roast in a slow oven (300° F. for beef, veal, lamb, and smoked pork; 350° F. for fresh pork).
6. Roast to desired degree of doneness.
TO BROIL
1. Set oven regulator for broiling.
2. Place meat 2 to 3 inches from heat.
3. Broil until top of meat is brown.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Turn meat and cook until done.
6. Season and serve at once.
TO PANBROIL
1. Place meat in heavy frying-pan.
2. Do not add fat. Do not add water. Do not cover.
3. Cook slowly, turning occasionally.
4. Pour fat from pan as it accumulates.
5. Brown meat on both sides.
6. Season. Serve at once.
TO BRAISE
1. Brown meat on all sides in fat in heavy utensil.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add small amount of liquid, if necessary.
4. Cover tightly.
5. Cook at low temperature until tender.
TO COOK IN LIQUID
Stews—Large Cuts
1. Brown meat on all sides in own fat or lard, when desirable.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cover with liquid, cover kettle, cook below boiling point until tender.
4. Add vegetables just long enough before serving to be cooked.
TO PANFRY
1. Brown meat on both sides in small amount of fat.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Do not cover.
4. Cook at moderate temperature until done, turning occasionally.
5. Remove from pan and serve at once.
Meat Cookery Pointers
Pot-roasts, other braised dishes and stews may be conveniently cooked in a moderate oven (300° F. to 350° F.)
Meat cubes are browned for a brown stew; browning is omitted if a light stew is preferred.
A roast meat thermometer is inserted so the bulb reaches the center of the largest muscle but does not rest in fat or on bone.
Cooked meat should be stored closely covered in the coldest part of the refrigerator.
All meat is tender if cooked by the correct cookery method.
Steaks and chops for broiling should be cut at least an inch thick.
Panbroiling is a convenient method for cooking thin beef or lamb steaks, chops or patties and smoked ham slices, bacon and Canadian-style bacon.
Roasts are more easily carved if the meat is allowed to “set” 20 to 30 minutes before carving.
For ease in carving, have the back bone loosened on beef rib and pork loin roasts before cooking.
A roast meat thermometer registers the internal temperature or degree of doneness of a roast.
Beef Cuts and Cooking Methods
Beef Blade Pot-Roast
ROAST: Standing ribs; rolled ribs; rump (high quality) and loaf.
BROIL: Rib, club, tenderloin (filet mignon), T-bone, porterhouse, sirloin and top round steaks and patties.
PANBROIL: The same cuts as prepared by broiling. Cuts cooked by this method are cut thinner than those cooked by broiling.
PANFRY: Thin rib, club, tenderloin (filet mignon), T-bone, porterhouse and sirloin steaks; patties and brains.
BRAISE: Pot-roasts—arm, blade, rump (bone in and boneless); arm, blade, round and flank steaks; short ribs; plate; brisket; cross cut shanks; heart; kidney; brains and liver.
COOK IN LIQUID (Large cuts and stews): neck; shank; heel of round; plate; brisket; short ribs; corned beef; stew meat; heart; kidney; tongue; brains and sweetbreads.
Other Facts About Beef
The quality and tenderness of beef cuts are the two factors which determine the cooking method used in their preparation. Tender cuts cooked by roasting, broiling and panbroiling may be served rare, medium or well done. Less tender cuts cooked by braising, panfrying or in liquid should be cooked well done. Some beef is marketed as corned beef and some as dried beef to provide flavor variety. Frozen beef cuts may be stored at 0° F. or lower, 6 to 12 months.
Recipes for BEEF
Standing Ribs of Beef
Standing ribs
MENU IDEA
Fruit Cup
Standing Ribs of Beef
Baked Potatoes
Asparagus
Tossed Green Salad
Hot Rolls
Butter or Margarine
Apple Pie
Beverage
2 to 3-rib beef standing rib roast
Salt
Pepper
Have the market man remove the chine bone to make carving easier. Season. Place fat side up on rack in open roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer so the bulb reaches the center of the thickest part, being sure that the bulb does not rest in fat or on bone. Do not add water. Do not cover. Roast in slow oven (300° F.) to the desired degree of doneness. Allow 18 to 20 minutes per pound for cooking a rare roast; 22 to 25 minutes for medium; and 27 to 30 minutes for well-done.
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Corned beef
MENU IDEA
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Parsleyed Potatoes
Carrot-Raisin Salad
Rye Rolls
Butter or Margarine
Gingerbread
Beverage
3 to 4 pounds corned beef
Water to cover
1 large head cabbage, cut in wedges
Cover corned beef with water. Cover closely and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook slowly until tender, allowing about 1 hour per pound. Fifteen minutes before meat is done add cabbage wedges and continue cooking until meat and cabbage are done. 6 to 8 servings.
Broiled Porterhouse or Sirloin Steak
Porterhouse steak
MENU IDEA
Broiled Porterhouse Steak
French Fried Potatoes
Green Beans
Tomato-Onion Salad
Garlic French Bread
Butter or Margarine
Angel Food Cake
Beverage
Beef porterhouse or sirloin steak, cut 1 to 2 inches thick
Salt
Pepper
Set regulator to broil. Place steak on broiler rack. Insert broiler pan and rack so the top of 1-inch steak is 2 inches from the heat and 2-inch steak is 3 inches from the heat. When one side is browned, season, turn and finish cooking on the second side. Season.
Steaks cut 1 inch thick require 18 to 20 minutes for rare steak and 20 to 25 minutes for medium-done steak. Steaks cut 2 inches thick require 30 to 35 minutes for rare steak and 35 to 45 minutes for medium-done steak. 1 to 2 servings may be obtained from a 1-inch porterhouse steak; 2 to 4 servings from a 2-inch porterhouse steak; 3 to 6 servings from a 1-inch sirloin steak; 6 to 12 servings from a 2-inch sirloin steak.
Baked Beef and Rice
Ground beef
MENU IDEA
Baked Beef and Rice
Harvard Beets
Peas
Perfection Salad
Hot Muffins
Butter or Margarine
Southern Marble Cake
Beverage
1 pound ground beef
1 cup rice
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons lard or drippings
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 small bottle olives, sliced
2 cups tomato juice
1½ cups boiling water
½ cup grated cheese
Cook ground beef, rice and chopped onion in drippings until lightly browned. Season. Add sliced olives, tomato juice and boiling water. Place in 1½-quart casserole, cover and bake in a slow oven (300° F.) 1 hour. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and continue baking about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. 6 servings.
Chinese Pepper Steak with Rice
Blade steak
MENU IDEA
Chinese Pepper Steak
Rice
Broccoli
Jellied Pineapple Salad
Butterhorns
Butter or Margarine
Boston Cream Pie
Beverage
Beef arm steak, cut 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons lard or drippings
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 large green peppers, cut into strips
½ cup celery, sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento, if desired
½ cup consomme or stock
Salt
Pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon soy sauce
3 cups boiled rice
Cut steak into thin strips. Brown meat in lard or drippings. Add the onion, garlic, green peppers, celery and pimiento. Add consomme or stock. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Thicken with cornstarch blended with water and soy sauce. Simmer 5 minutes. Serve hot with freshly boiled rice. 4 servings.
Deviled Steak
Arm steak
MENU IDEA
Deviled Steak
Scalloped Potatoes
Asparagus
Orange-Avocado Salad
Hot Biscuits
Butter or Margarine
Chocolate Chiffon Pie
Beverage
Beef Arm steak, cut 1 inch thick
¼ cup flour
2 tablespoons lard or drippings
1 large onion, sliced
1 teaspoon dry mustard
⅛ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup hot water
Cut steak into individual servings. Dredge steak with flour and brown both sides in lard or drippings. Place sliced onion over meat. Add seasonings, vinegar and water. Cover closely and cook in a slow oven (300° F.) for about 1 hour or until tender. Thicken the remaining liquid for gravy. 6 servings.
Onion ’Burgers
Ground beef
MENU IDEA
Onion ’Burgers
Potato Chips
Baked Beans
Sliced Tomatoes
Buns
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Cookies
Beverage
1½ pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1½ cups chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
½ teaspoon salt
6 split buns
Combine ground beef, salt and pepper. Shape into 12 thin patties. Brown chopped onion lightly in butter or margarine, add horseradish, mustard and salt. Spread onion mixture over 6 patties, top each with a patty and press together. Chill. Place patties on broiler rack. Insert broiler pan allowing 2 inches between heat and surface of meat. Broil patties on one side until brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Turn and brown on second side. Serve on buns, if desired. 6 servings.
Beef Short Ribs—Raisin Sauce
Short ribs
MENU IDEA
Beef Short Ribs
Baked Potatoes
Lima Beans
Tomato-Onion Salad
Hot Biscuits
Butter or Margarine
Peach Crumb Pie
Beverage
3 pounds beef short ribs
3 tablespoons lard or drippings
Salt
Pepper
1 onion, quartered
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 bay leaf
1½ cups water
½ cup raisins
Cut ribs into serving pieces and brown in own fat or a small amount of lard or drippings. Pour off drippings, season ribs with salt and pepper. Add quartered onion. Combine remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Pour over short ribs. Cover closely and cook slowly about 2 hours or until meat is tender. Thicken sauce if desired. 6 to 8 servings.
Beef Put-Together
Beef cubes
MENU IDEA
Beef Put-Together
Steamed Rice
Head Lettuce Salad
Hard Rolls
Butter or Margarine
Rhubarb Pie
Beverage
1 pound boneless beef for stew, cut in 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons lard or drippings
1 medium onion, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrots
1 can condensed tomato soup
1½ teaspoons salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
½ cup cooked peas
2 cups hot, cooked rice
Brown meat in lard or drippings. Add onion and green pepper and cook 5 minutes. Add celery, carrots, tomato soup and seasonings. Cover and cook slowly about 1 hour or until meat and vegetables are done. Add cooked peas and serve over hot, cooked rice. 4 servings.
Beef Chili Patties
Ground beef patties
MENU IDEA
Beef Chili Patties
Whipped Potatoes
Lima Beans
Tossed Green Salad
Rye Bread
Butter or Margarine
Apple Dumplings
Beverage
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons lard or drippings
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 No. 303 can tomatoes, drained
1 cup cooked corn
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
Combine ground beef, salt, pepper and egg. Shape into 8 small patties and place in a baking dish. Cook onion and green pepper in lard or drippings for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, corn, chili powder and salt and pour over meat patties. Bake in a slow oven (300° F.) for 30 minutes. 4 servings.
Beef Pot-Roast
Arm pot-roast
MENU IDEA
Beef Pot-Roast
Noodles
Peas
Spinach-Radish Salad
Hard Rolls
Butter or Margarine
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Beverage
3 to 4-pound beef arm or blade pot-roast
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons lard or drippings
¼ cup water
3 cups seasoned cooked noodles
1 12-ounce package frozen peas, cooked or 1 No. 303 can peas
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Dredge pot-roast with seasoned flour and brown in lard or drippings. Add water, cover and simmer in a slow oven (300° F.) or on top of range 3 hours or until tender. Thicken cooking liquid for gravy, if desired. Combine noodles, peas and butter or margarine. Cook until heated through. Serve pot-roast on noodles and peas. 6 to 8 servings.
Family Meat Loaf
Ground beef and pork
MENU IDEA
Family Meat Loaf
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Tomato-Cucumber Salad
Hot Rolls
Butter or Margarine
Lemon Sherbet
Cookies
Beverage
2 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 cup milk
1½ tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
Soak bread crumbs in milk. Combine ground beef and pork, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, beaten egg, seasonings, lemon juice and lemon rind. Mix thoroughly. Pack in a 5 × 9-inch loaf pan. Bake in a moderate oven (350° F.) for 1½ hours. 10 to 12 servings.
RECIPES FOR BEEF LEFTOVERS
Beef Puff
2 cups ground cooked beef
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
½ cup mayonnaise
8 slices bread
Butter or margarine, softened
3 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups milk
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon sage
Combine meat, salt, pepper, parsley and mayonnaise. Spread 4 slices bread with butter or margarine, cover with meat mixture and top with slice of bread. Place sandwiches in greased shallow casserole dish. Combine eggs, milk, salt and sage and mix well. Pour over sandwiches and let stand in refrigerator at least an hour before baking. Bake in a moderate oven (350° F.) about 45 minutes or until brown and puffed. 4 servings.
Leftover Treat
2½ cups diced cooked beef
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon minced green pepper
I tablespoon lard or drippings
1 cup gravy or medium white sauce
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1½ cups cooked rice