Seamans Beef Recipes

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 190 degrees C and oil a 2.5 liter oven proof casserole.
• Heat half the oil in a heavy based frying pan. Fry the onions gently until soft, remove from pan.
• Add the remaining oil and fry the meat in batches until browned.
• Arrange a third of the potatoes on the bottom of the pan, then top with half of the meat and onions. Season with salt and pepper as you go.
• Top with another third of potatoes, the rest of the beef and onions and season again. Finish with the last layer of potatoes.
• Deglaze the fring pan used with the stock and beer, so that any flavour still in the pan won't be lost.
• Pour over casserole, cover and bakefor 1 hour. remove the lid and bake a further 30 mins until potatoes are soft and crisp on top. Place under a hot grill to crisp the top if needed. serve hot sprinkled with parsley.

Steps:

• Cut onion into 1/4-in. slices; separate into rings. Place in a large bowl or shallow dish. Add buttermilk; turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight., In a small bowl, combine cilantro, parsley, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Remove 2 tablespoons herb mixture; stir into mayonnaise. Refrigerate until serving. Stir 1/2 cup olive oil into remaining herb mixture. Reserve 2 tablespoons oil mixture for serving. Place remaining oil mixture in a large bowl or shallow dish. Add beef; turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight., Drain beef, discarding marinade. Grill beef, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness, 7-9 minutes on each side (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Meanwhile, drain onion rings, discarding marinade. In a shallow dish, combine flour, taco seasoning and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Roll onion rings in flour mixture. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry onion rings, a few at a time, until golden brown, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels; keep warm., Remove steak to a cutting board; brush with reserved 2 tablespoons oil mixture. Brush bread with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Grill bread over medium heat until toasted, 30-60 seconds on each side., Spread mayonnaise mixture over 1 side of each toast. Thinly slice steak. Top 6 slices of toast with steak, fried onions and, if desired, arugula and tomato slices. Top with remaining toast.