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Recipes

Cutlet

Schnitzel

4 cutlets

1/2 cup flour

2 tsp Quad's Beef Seasoning

1 egg beaten

2 T milk

3/4 cup breadcrumbs(fine)

1 tsp smoked paprika

3 T tallow

1 cup chicken stock

2 tsp chopped dill

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup sour cream

3 shallow bowls 

One with flour, seasoning, 

Second with eggs and milk whisked

Third with breadcrumbs and paprika

Heat cast iron skillet medium High

Dredge cutlets in each of the 3 bowls

Sauté each cutlet 3 minutes each side

Sour Cream Dill Sauce:

Deglaze skillet with chicken stock 

Stir in dill, salt, sour cream

Heat until mixture thickens ( do not boil)

Liver

Liver and Onion

1 LB liver

1 cup flour

½ tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

1 T Quad’s Beef Seasoning

2 T Tallow   ---- Butter can be used as alternative

1 C water

1 yellow onion sliced or Julienne

Slice thawing liver in ¼” slices Or Cube liver in thumbnail size cubes

Optional ---- Soak in milk or lemon juice to remove bitterness

Toss liver in 1 cup flour seasoned with salt and pepper and Quad’s Beef Seasoning

Heat Medium+ Cast Iron skillet with 2 T Tallow

Optional   ------ cook 2 strips bacon (slightly caramelized)

Add liver and begin browning, using flat wood spoon or spatula stir occasionally.

After about 2-3 minutes add onion and continue browning stirring occasionally

After about 2-3 minutes (Optional -- Remove liver to make gravy)

add remaining flour and brown stirring frequently.

Once flour is browned, stir in water for gravy, stirring frequently to desired consistency.

Note:  Over cooking liver will make it tougher.

Tri-Tip

Grilled Tri-Tip

  1. Tri-Tip

  2. kosher salt, covering all surfaces generously. Refrigerate uncovered on a baking sheet for 1-24 hours. This dry brining helps flavor and tenderize.

  3. Coat with dry spice seasoning – Take out of the fridge 1 hour before cooking. Apply a coating of the seasoning blend to all surfaces. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest section.​​​​

  1. Setup grill for indirect cooking – Preheat to around 225° .

  2. Grill over indirect heat – Place tri-tip over indirect heat, and close grill lid. Cook for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, flipping halfway, until the center reaches 115°.

  1. Rest and raise grill temp – Transfer to plate and tent with foil to rest for 10-15 minutes. Open vents to increase grill temperature to high heat.

 

  1. Sear over direct heat – Place tri-tip over hot direct flames. Sear 2-3 minutes per side to get a nice brown crust.

  2. Check doneness and rest – Internal temp should reach 130-135° for medium-rare after searing. Let rest for 5 minutes.

  1. Slice – Separate the two sections. Then slice each against the grain to the desired thickness (I prefer 1/4″ slices for the most tender bites).

Top Tips for The Best Results​

  • Slice it against the grain, there are two different directions on this cut.

Brisket

Quad's Brisket

Brisket cover in favorite rub

sauce pot

stick of butter

T ground garlic seasoning

Jar Zesty Italian Dressing

1/2 T black pepper

T Garlic salt

combine and keep on low heat for baste

Smoke Brisket for 3 hours at 240 , Do not go over 250

Baste every 15 minutes

Leaner Briskets should be placed in aluminum tray add remaining baste, cover tightly cook for 8 hours at 225 to 240.

Fatter Briskets should continue basting every 15 minutes at 240 for 3 hours then transfer to aluminum tray add remaining baste, cover tightly cook for 5 hours at 225 to 240

Cheek

Barbacoa

Yield:8 servings

  • 2tablespoons tallow

  • ½large white onion, chopped

  • 8garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

  • 4 oz Hatch green chili

  • 3bay leaves

  • 1teaspoon dried thyme, or 2 teaspoons fresh

  • 1teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican, or dried marjoram

  • 1teaspoon whole black peppercorns

  • ½teaspoon cumin

  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt

  • 2 lbs cheek meat

  • Warm corn tortillas, chopped onion, chopped cilantro, lime wedges and salsa, for serving (optional)

  1. Step 1 Brown both sides in tallow in skillet or Dutch oven for 7 minutes

Combine ingredients in Crock pot (Hi)  or Dutch oven 275 and roast until beef shreds easily 4 hrs

  1. Step 2 Let cool for 15 minutes, then transfer beef to a large bowl and using 2 large forks, pull beef until completely shredded.

Serve barbacoa with warm tortillas, onion, cilantro, lime wedges and salsa, if desired.

TIP

  • Barbacoa can be made 3 days ahead. Store refrigerated in an airtight container.

Ground Beef

Mexican Casserole

2 lbs Ground Beef

1 medium onion chopped

4 cloves garlic chopped

2 tsp black pepper

1 T Quad's Beef Seasoning

1 tsp cumin

6 corn tortillas

1/2 cup sour cream

1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup Hatch green chili enchilada sauce

Brown ground beef in skillet add cumin, garlic, onion, pepper, Quad's Beef Seasoning

Tear each corn tortilla in about 8 pieces

Warm enchilada sauce on medium in pot  Do not allow to boil.

Add tortilla pieces to Enchilada sauce and stir for about 2 minutes to soften

Combine all but 1/2 cup cheese to casserole dish and mix evenly

Top with 1/2 cup cheese 

Bake at 350 for  20 minutes

Brisket

Beer Brisket

8 lb brisket trimmed and cut in half

salt

pepper

2 tsp smoked paprika

2 tsp cumin

2 T tallow

2 bay leaves

3 onions chopped

4 ribs celery chopped

4 cloves garlic crushed

2 bottles beer

2 cups beef stock (chicken broth as alternative)

cover brisket with salt pepper paprika cumin

heat large Dutch oven medium high, brown briskets with tallow 5 min each side

Add remaining ingredients and roast in 300 degree oven for 4 hours

Osso Buco

Crock Pot Osso Buco

2 Lbs Osso Buco

2 cloves chopped garlic

1 T Quad's Beef Seasoning

3 Cups Water

Season Osso Buco and add to Pot

Cover with chopped garlic

Slowly add water, allow garlic to remain in contact with Beef

Cook on High for 1 hour

Lower to Medium for 3 hours 

(Variations- add potatoes, carrots, onion  for last hour)

Flanken Rib

Green Chili BBQ Flanken Rib

2 lbs Flanken Ribs

1 T Quad's Beef Seasoning

1 Cup Beef Broth or Stock

1 Cup BBQ Sauce

1 Cup Chopped tomato

1/2 Cup Hatch Green Chilies

1/2 Cup Chopped Onion

Thaw in fridge
Single layer Ribs in casserole dish
Season with Quad's Beef Seasoning
Add broth to cover to about 75%
Drizzle with BBQ sauce or ketchup and mustard
Add fresh chopped tomato, green chili, and onion to cover remaining exposed meat
Cover with tin foil
Bake at 350 for 2 hours

Ground Beef

Cowboy Pasta Salad

  • Spiral pasta: Fusilli, farfalle, cavatappi or radiatore

  • Ground beef: 

  • Taco seasoning: 

  • Cheese: 

  • Vegetables:  chopped tomato, onion , pablano pepper

  • Black olives

Dressing:  Catalina or Ranch or Thousand Island salad dressing

Cook the pasta according to the package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking the meat into crumbles; drain. Add water and taco seasoning; then simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

Place the pasta in a large bowl. Add the seasoned beef, cheese, green pepper, onion, tomato and olives; mix well. Pour in the dressing, and toss to coat.

Refrigerate to develop the flavors

Cover and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least one hour. Then, serve chilled from the fridge. Enjoy!

If you’ll be refrigerating the loaded cowboy pasta salad for more than one hour, reserve 1/2 cup dressing to stir into the salad just before serving

Ground Beef

Chili

  • 4 T Quad's Chili Mix

  • 2 lbs Ground Beef

  • 1 onion chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic minced

  • 12 oz tomato sauce

  • 4 oz chopped Hatch green chilies

In chili pot or large skillet while browning ground beef, add chili mix, onion, garlic, green chilies

Once beef is at 165 degrees, reduce heat, add tomato sauce and simmer for 10 min stirring frequently

White Structure
Ground Lamb

Lamb Burgers

  • For the Burgers:

  • 2 lb. ground lamb

  • 2 garlic cloves, grated

  • 2 1/2 tsp. salt

  • 2 tsp. cumin

  • 2 tsp. smoked paprika

  • 2 tsp. dried oregano

  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper

  • 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 c. olive oil, divided

  • For the Feta Sauce:

  • 1/2 c. whole milk Greek yogurt

  • 1/4 c. grated peeled cucumber, squeezed dry

  • 1/4 c. crumbled feta cheese 

  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint

  • 1/4 tsp. salt (optional)

  • To Assemble:

  • 4 hamburger buns

  • 4 tomato slices 

  • 2 c. arugula

  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

  • 4 pepperoncini peppers

  • 4 cubes feta cheese

  • 4 kalamata olives

  1. For the burgers: Combine the ground lamb, garlic, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cinnamon, pepper, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl. Gently mix the lamb mixture to thoroughly combine with the seasoning. Divide the mixture into 4 even portions, about 8 ounces each. Pat each portion into a ball (but not too tightly), then press into 1-inch thick patties.

  2. To cook on the stovetop: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Place the patties in the skillet and let cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crusty. Flip and cook the other side until the internal temperature of the burger reaches 135˚ (for medium doneness), about 3 more minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes.

  3. To cook on the grill: Preheat the grill over medium-high heat, 400 to 425˚. Oil the grill grates. Place the patties on the grill over direct heat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, covered, or until the internal temperature reads 135˚ (for medium doneness. Let rest for 5 minutes.

  4. For the feta sauce: While burgers rest, stir together the yogurt, cucumber, feta, and mint in a small bowl. Taste, and season with salt if you like.

  5. To assemble: spoon a tablespoon of the feta sauce on each bottom bun. Add arugula, sliced tomato, 1 lamb patty, more feta sauce, red onion, and then the bun top. If you like, spear pepperoncini peppers, cubes of feta, and kalamata olives on 5-inch wooden skewers and add one to each assembled burger.

Tri-Tip

Oven Roasted Tri-Tip

  • Tri-Tip
    1/4 C Olive Oil
    1/4 C Soy Sauce
    1 onion Wedged
    2 tsp cumin
    1 tsp crushed or granulated garlic
    1 tsp black pepper

Marinate in refrigerator with all ingredients for 24 hrs
Oven Roast at 425 degrees in roasting pan, casserole dish, or Dutch oven to 135 degrees
Remove and allow to rest 15 min

White Structure
Ground Beef

BBQ Meatballs

  • 1 egg beaten

  • 2 lbs Ground Beef

  • 1 onion chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic minced

  • 1 can evaporated milk 6 oz

  • 1 cup quick oats

  • 1 T garlic salt

  • 1 T garlic pepper

  • 2 cup bbq sauce

Mix all except bbq sauce in mixing bowl

Scoop into 1 inch balls and place on shallow baking pan

Bake at 350 for 15 minutes

Top each meatball with bbq sauce and bake an additional 5 minutes

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