PIQUANTE STEAK 
2 (11 oz.) cans mandarin oranges
2 lbs. chuck steak
1/4 c. flour, season with 2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 c. oil
2 med. onions, chopped
1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. rosemary
2/3 c. red wine
3 green peppers, strips
12 sm. white onions, peeled

Drain oranges; save syrup. Cut steak into thin serving pieces and toss with seasoned flour in plastic bag. Heat oil in skillet; add garlic and meat; brown on both sides. Put in casserole. To oil remaining in pan, add onion and cook until tender. Add herbs, wine, and orange syrup. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until reduced by 1/3. Pour sauce over meat, cover, and bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. 1/2 hour before end of baking, add mushrooms, peppers, and onions. Put meat on serving platter; stir oranges into sauce and pour over meat. Serves 4-6.

 

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