Chafing-dish Beef (Fondue Bourguignonne) Recipe
Ingredients
4 pounds sirloin steak, 1-1 1/2 inches thick
1 cup dry red wine, Large lettuce leaves, Salad oil
6 hot and savory sauces
Directions
Trim fat, and cut steak into 1—1 1/2-inch cubes.
Allow about 1/2 pound per person.
Pour wine over cubes, and let stand at least 1 hour.
Drain.
Arrange the required number of cubes for 1 serving on lettuce leaves on each individual plate, and set 2 forks at each plate.
About 15 minutes before summoning your guests to the table, heat 2—3 inches salad oil in a deep fondu pan or chafing dish.
Let come to 360°F. or hot enough to brown 1-inch cube of stale bread in 1 minute.
Each guest spears meat cube with fork and fries it in hot fat to desired degree—rare, medium or well done.
He then dips it in 1 of the sauces.
First fork is set aside for second turn at chafing dish; second fork at each plate is used for eating.
Note: A deep electric frying pan may be used with about 1 inch hot oil in the bottom.
Allow about 1/2 pound per person.
Pour wine over cubes, and let stand at least 1 hour.
Drain.
Arrange the required number of cubes for 1 serving on lettuce leaves on each individual plate, and set 2 forks at each plate.
About 15 minutes before summoning your guests to the table, heat 2—3 inches salad oil in a deep fondu pan or chafing dish.
Let come to 360°F. or hot enough to brown 1-inch cube of stale bread in 1 minute.
Each guest spears meat cube with fork and fries it in hot fat to desired degree—rare, medium or well done.
He then dips it in 1 of the sauces.
First fork is set aside for second turn at chafing dish; second fork at each plate is used for eating.
Note: A deep electric frying pan may be used with about 1 inch hot oil in the bottom.