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Greek Beef Steak and Hummus Plate

Oregano, lemon peel, garlic and pepper in perfect harmony.

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Ingredients:

Rub:
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon peel (about 1 lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
Romesco Sauce
Garnish (optional):
  • Garnishes: pita chips, crumbled feta cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, Kalamata olives, chopped fresh oregano leaves

Cooking:

Rub:
  1. Combine Rub ingredients in small bowl; press evenly onto beef steaks.
  2. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.  Grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 12 to 17 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, using vegetable peeler, peel cucumber into thin strips.  Toss cucumber, lemon juice and pepper in medium bowl; set aside.  Prepare Romesco Sauce. 

    Romesco Sauce:  Combine 3/4 cups jarred roasted red bell pepper, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 1/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds or pine nuts, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves,  2 teaspoons minced garlic,  2 teaspoons olive oil,  2 teaspoons fresh orange juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in food processor bowl or blender.  Cover; pulse on and off until pureed.

    4. Cook's Tip: Romesco Sauce recipe can be made ahead.  This sauce recipe will make 1-1/2 cups. Only 1/2 cup is needed.  Use more as desired.
  4. Carve steaks into thin slices; season with salt and pepper, as desired. Place 1/4 cup hummus on each plate.  Drizzle with 2 tablespoons Romesco Sauce.  Top with cucumber strips and sliced beef.  Garnish with pita chips, feta cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, olives and oregano, if desired.
    5. Cook's Tip: This recipe may be served on a large platter for a shared appetizer.

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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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