A Fast Saute Of Beef For Two Part 1 Recipes

MACARONI-BEEF SAUTE FOR 2

Steps:

• In medium skillet, cook and stir meat, macaroni, onion and green pepper in oil until meat is brown and macaroni is light yellow.
• Drain off fat.
• Stir in remaining ingredients; heat to boiling.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Uncover and simmer until sauce is desired consistency.

A FAST SAUTE OF BEEF FOR TWO RECIPE - PART 2

Steps:

• Continued from "A Fast Saute of Beef for Two Recipe - Part 1": Sauteing the meat: Set the mushroom saute pan over moderately high heat, adding a little butter and oil. When very hot, almost smoking, add the meat. Brown, tossing frequently for several minutes, until barely springy when pressed -- the beef must be very rare because it gets a little more cooking later. Toss it with a sprinkling of salt, and scrape it into the dish with the mushrooms. The Sauce: Spoon all but a tablespoon of fat out of the pan, stir in the minced shallots or scallions, and saute a moment; then pour in the wine, the stock, and any juices from the onions. Boil rapidly and let reduce almost to a syrup before adding the optional cream (or the stock/cornstarch). Final simmering: Scrape the beef, onions, and mushrooms into the pan and bring to the simmer, basting with the sauce, just to warm the beef through without overcooking; it should be rosy rare. Taste the sauce carefully and correct seasoning. Serving: Toss the potatoes over high heat to crisp, adding a tablespoon of butter, the herbs, and parsley. Strew the potatoes over the meat and serve.