Peruvian Lomo Saltado

French fries? Yes, French fries! This South American stir-fry features sliced Top Sirloin, red onion, peppers, tomatoes and a helping of your favorite frozen taters.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 pound beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick
  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen crinkle-cut French fries
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 small red onion, cut into 16 wedges
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper or poblano pepper or 2 medium banana or Anaheim peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 medium tomato, cut into 8 wedges
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
  • Hot cooked brown rice or quinoa (optional)

Cooking:

  1. Prepare French fries according to package directions. Keep warm and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, cut beef Top Sirloin Steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick strips. Season beef with black pepper. Heat 1-1/2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add half of beef; stir-fry 1 to 3 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons oil and beef. Remove; keep warm.
  3. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add tomato; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until tomato begins to soften and bell pepper and onion are crisp-tender.
  4. Combine broth, vinegar, soy and cornstarch in small bowl; stir into skillet. Bring to boil; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring frequently. Return beef and any accumulated juices to skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until beef is heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add French fries and parsley; stir to coat. Serve immediately over rice, as desired.

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Beef Checkoff

Bourbon Blueberry & Brie Bacon Cheeseburger

Brian Capps of Louisville, KY, has been crowned the 2021 Derby Burger Champion in the 10th Annual Derby Burger Challenge. Capps’ burger, made with 100% Kentucky Cattlemen’s ground beef is packed with flavor. The patty is topped with brie, thick-cut bacon, a blueberry bourbon sauce and arugula - all on a brioche bun.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef
  • 4 Slices Bacon, thick sliced
  • 1/4 inch Sliced Brie Cheese, rind removed
  • 1 pint Fresh Blueberries
  • 1 Lemon, halved
  • 1/8 cup White Sugar
  • 2 tsp. Cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Bourbon
  • 2 Brioche Buns
  • 2 Tbsp. Salted Butter
  • Arugula 
  • ¼ tsp. Kosher Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Black Pepper

Recipe

1. Form Two Patties and Set Aside.

2. Preheat your skillet over medium high heat. Add butter, and sliced buns. Cook until golden brown, set aside.

3. Salt and pepper both sides of the burger patty, cook over medium high heat. Cook until internal temperature of 160°F (USDA recommended), add cheese before taking off heat until melted.

4. Add blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice into a small pot. Cook on medium to low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Slowly add your slurry mixture to thicken blueberry sauce. Remove mixture from heat and stir in your bourbon.

5. Build your burger. Place your burger patty with melted cheese, cooked bacon, blueberry sauce on the bottom bun. Top the burger with arugula and add the top bun.

6. Enjoy!

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