STEAK PICADO RECIPE

Steps:

• generously salt and pepper the steak pieces and lightly brown in a little bit of oil for 3 minutes in a medium sized pot.
• add onion & garlic, saute for 2 minutes more.
• add remaining ingredients, bring to a low boil.
• reduce heat, cover and let it simmer for 45 -60 minutes.
• this can also be converted to a crock pot recipe. after browning the meat in a skillet, transfer to a crock pot, add remaining ingredients and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8.

Steps:

• Season the beef with salt. Set aside.
• In a hot pan, add oil and saute the mushrooms. Only add salt to the mushrooms once they have browned. Adding salt too early would create more steam and make it more difficult for the mushrooms to brown. Once the mushrooms are browned and salted deglaze the pan with 2 tablespoons of white wine.
• In a second hot pan, saute the onions in oil for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Once they have browned and salt has been added deglaze the pan with about 2 tablespoons of white wine. Combine the cooked mushrooms and cooked onions into 1 pan. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• In the empty pan, while still hot, add oil. Add the seasoned meat and cook until browned on all sides. Once all sides are brown turn down the heat and add in the garlic and bay leaf. Add the mushrooms and onions into the pan. Add in the tomato sauce and remaining white wine. Add in piri-piri sauce, or hot sauce of your choice. Add in black pepper to taste. Add in beef bullion powder and white wine vinegar. Add in the heavy whipping cream and simmer for 10 minutes. Lastly add in the black olives.