Whiskey Sirloin Steak

One of our dinner's this week. The kids and hubby absolutely loved it! My 10 year old son said it tasted like juicy beef jerkey :)

Whiskey Sirloin Steak

Ingredients:

1/4 cup whiskey or apple cider
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 beef top sirloin steak (1 in. thick and 1 lb.)

Directions:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients; add the beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and discard marinade. Place beef on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desied doneness (for medium rare, a meat thermometer should read 145 degree; medium, 160 degrees; well-done 170 degrees).

Mock Filet Mignon

This was so yummy and gorgeous on the plate!!

Mock Filet Mignon

Ingredients:

2 lb ground round steak
1 (1 oz) package dry onion soup mix
6 bacon slices

Directions:

Combine ground round and soup mix. Shape into 6 thick patties and wrap slice of bacon around each. Secure with wooden picks, place in 9 x 13-inch dish and bake at 450F for 15 to 20 minutes or broil on each side.

Baked-Buttermilk Chicken

I found this quick recipe that works well on a busy night. I throw everything together in stick in the fridge until after soccer practice and then pop it in the oven when I get home.

Baked-Buttermilk Chicken

Ingredients:

1 chicken, cut in serving pieces
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs

Directions:

Dip chicken in buttermilk and roll in breadcrumbs. Place on sprayed non-stick baking pan and bake at 350F for 1 hour or until tender.

Bean and Onion Salad

This recipe was, oh so yummy...especially after being refrigerated for a little while. I found this recipe in the 4 ingredient section of my 3,4,5 ingredient cookbook.

Bean and Onion Salad

Ingredients:

1 (15 oz) can whole green beans
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup lisvered almonds

Directions:

Combine all ingredients and mix with dressing recipe below.

Dressing for Bean and Onion Salad

Ingredients:

1/4 cup oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons dijon-style mustard

Directions:

Combine all ingredients adding 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour over bean and onion salad. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.