President Ford's Braised Eye Round Steak Recipe
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President Ford's Braised Eye Round Steak

By: PPPfoods 
"Beef eye of round steaks are simmered in a red wine sauce until tender enough to cut with a fork. This is said to be one of former President Ford's favorite recipes."

What to Drink?

Wine Merlot
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 12 (4 ounce) beef eye of round steaks
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating
  • 1 cup beef consomme
  • 1 cup Burgundy wine
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the onions from the skillet using a slotted spoon and set aside in a bowl. Season the steaks with thyme and seasoned salt, then dust them lightly with flour. Fry the steaks in the skillet over medium-high heat until browned on each side, about 5 minutes per side.
  2. Pour the red wine and beef consomme in with the beef. Return the cooked onions to the pan. Cook over medium-high heat until the aroma of wine dissipates, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Serve steaks with the sauce and a garnish of fresh parsley.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 342 | Total Fat: 17.2g | Cholesterol: 71mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2008 by Zanne Tastic Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I was looking for a recipe for some cheap steaks I picked up, and found this one. I admit, the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2008 by uglygreenkitchen   view full review
This was very tender and flavorful. Five of my kids devoured it. I didn't have beef consume or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2008 by DollyB   view full review
DELICIOUS! Long slow simmering is key. Half way thru the simmering I added some quartered...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2008 by shelteredrose   view full review
Rather than a dutch oven, I did this in my electric skillet on the counter. I added some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2008 by BOSSIER   view full review
As the recipe states,this meat WAS fork tender,and I would make it again,but I didn't have any...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2008 by mamakeith   view full review
Very good, the sauce was thin though... adding a roux next time along with some mushrooms......
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2008 by Cher   view full review
This was very yummy and simple which is nice for an easy week night dinner. I only had 1/2 an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by JZELLER   view full review
I adjusted the recipe to make four servings since it is just me and my boyfriend. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by chibiharuka   view full review
Very tasty recipe, but depending on the thickness of your steak, it may have to cook longer. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2008 by Dianemwj   view full review
Both my daughter and I felt the braising liquid was thin-flavored and missing something. I...

 

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