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Brunswick Stew

December 20, 2010 By Delia

Nothing is more comforting on a cold evening than sitting around with a group of friends, with this traditional American One-Pot Dish.

Brunswick Stew

If you like, you can use Canned Sweetcorn and Broad Beans – just make sure you drain them very well, rinse under cold water, and then drain again.

The easiest way to cook this dish is using a Slow Cooker – it’s very simple and easy to make, and after the first thirty minutes you don’t need to pay much attention to the dish.

To serve 4
3tbsp Corn Oil
1 Large Onion, thinly sliced
1 Green Pepper, deseeded and chopped
8 Chicken pieces, such as thighs and drumsticks
400g Canned Chopped Tomatoes, Drained of liquid
Pinch Cayenne Pepper
1tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
300ml Hot Chicken Stock
1tbsp Cornflour
200g Frozen Sweetcorn, thawed
450g Frozen Broad Beans, thawed
Salt
Crusty Bread (to serve)

1.       Heat the oil in a large, heavy based frying pan and add the Onion and Pepper over a medium heat for five minutes until the Onion is softened. Draining as much fluid as possible, transfer the Onion and Pepper into the Slow Cooker.

2.       Add the Chicken to the Frying Pan, and cook turning occasionally for five minutes, until golden all over. Add the Chicken and Tomatoes to the Slow Cooker, and season to taste with Cayenne Pepper and Salt.

3.       Stir the Worcestershire Sauce into the stock, and pour into the slow cooker, before covering and cooking on low for six and a half hours.

4.       Mix the Cornflour into a paste with two or three tablespoons of water, and stir into the stew. Cook on High for thirty to forty minutes, make sure everything is cooked through, and serve on warm plates with Crusty Bread.

Photo Courtesy of: J_Lai

Filed Under: Chicken, Take It Slow- Crock Pot Recipes Tagged With: american, brunswick, classic, dish, one, pot, stew

Classic American Hamburger

December 10, 2010 By Delia

Almost three quarters of Americans believe that the Cheeseburger is the most Classic American Burger, and over eighty five percent prefer Beef over Turkey, Pork or veggie Patties inside.

Classic American Hamburger

The mix of the sauce is also down to personal preference. Add small amounts at the start, and slowly increase the quantities until you get the right taste.

The Burgers can be stored in either the fridge or freezer and then make sure you defrost them thoroughly before cooking, and allow them to get to room temperature before cooking to make sure that they taste as good as possible.

To serve 4
600g Minced Beef
Hamburger Bun
Thousand Island Dressing
Dijon Mustard
Hot Sauce
Fresh Lettuce
Ripe Tomato
Onion
Salt
Pepper
Mixed Herbs

1.       Mix the Beef with Salt, Pepper and the Mixed Herbs, and refrigerate for at least fifteen minutes

2.       Cook the Burger in your preferred method (grill, from or bake – my preference is to Grill them) until the temperature reaches 70C.

3.       Whilst the Burger is cooking, mix the Thousand Island Dressing, Dijon Mustard and Hot Sauce to taste.

4.       Lay the slice of cheese on top of the Burger for thirty seconds, before removing from the cooking tray

5.       Grill the bun for fifteen to twenty seconds on each side, just enough to make it crisp.

6.       Spread the Sauce mixture over the bun, and slice the Tomato and Onion before adding that to the bun, as well as a couple of slices of fresh, crisp Lettuce.

7.       Add the Burger and Cheese to the Bun, and serve either with Chips, or a salad.

Photo Courtesy of: pointnshoot

Filed Under: Beef- It's What's For Dinner, Grilling Out Recipes, Make it Yourself Tagged With: american, Beef, classic, Fresh, hamburger, juicy, patties, patty, Sauce, secret

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