Blah Ribeye's

Mr Tony's BBQ · Posted: Feb 01 2011 Post subject: Blah Ribeye's

I had gotten my hands on a pile of ribeye's that were ok, not terribly tender - not bad, just not good.....what to do?!
With 2 feet of snow on its way and me most likely not seeing my house for a day or two as I will be out plowing it, not sure if restaurants or even fast food joints will be open.....ROAD STEW and BREADS!
Sorry I didnt take pics as I went as I thought it wasnt worthy, but here's what I did

I trimmed the ribeye's and rendered the fat from them [ dog gets the fried trimmings]
Added a little beef lard from a brisket smoke.
Fried cubed ribeyes dusted in seasoned flour [ seasoned with Oak Ridge Beef rub]
Once almost well browned I added a diced onion and 2 stalks celery diced.
Once browned / softened I deglazed with a splash or red wine vinegar and cooked it off - added about 2 cups of this mornings cold coffee [ helps keep it dark and doesnt taste like coffee once done]Added mushrooms and carrots - stewed for 20 Min.
Added cubed potatoes and covered for 45 min. Added corn starch slurry with some au jus paste and simmered until buns were done.

Also made some large dinner buns while making stew -

Round 1 was dinner tonight - test run Wink

Yea, I had 2 bowls....

Leftovers will get warmed at midnight and go in cooler for blizzard breakfast!

Stay warm out there - sounds like a lot of the mountains and midwest are getting hammered over the next couple days
These Ribeye's are fantastic as stew - probably should have eaten it sooner, but flavor is fantastic!
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Cat797 · Posted: Feb 01 2011 Post subject:

Lookin good there Tony.........Yeah, we're battening down the hatches here for up to 20". We'll see about that, but I'm planning on working from home for the next couple days. Driving in a whiteout is not on my bucket list! Shocked

Stay safe...

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Cranky Buzzard · Posted: Feb 01 2011 Post subject:

Looks like a good plan for the BLAH steaks! With the weather you folks are having!

Hmm, stew sounds like a good idea! We're at a balmy 49� here now, but expect freezing rain, ice, and snow tomorrow morning. Temps in the 20's until Friday...

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Smokin Mike · Posted: Feb 01 2011 Post subject:

Nice lookin' Pot O' Stew! That'll warm ya up after playing in the snow.

Canadian Bacon · Posted: Feb 01 2011 Post subject:

Mr.T .........thats a great looking stew,nice and hearty,and with those freshly baked buns should be out of this world.Looks like everyone is going to get hit with snow,were expecting 30cm or 12 inches on tues-wed.
Thats really going to suck. Evil or Very Mad

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smokin'gal · Posted: Feb 01 2011 Post subject:

Tony,
That looks like an excellent use for ho hum ribeye meat. Great job!

KAKid · Posted: Feb 01 2011 Post subject:

I've been hankering for some stew. Yours looks fantastic, sounds like a good way to go.

We caught a break on the white stuff (only 6"), but we're gonna be hammered with sub-zero highs along with some stout wind thru Friday.
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Soapm · Posted: Feb 01 2011 Post subject:

I bet you can use a co-driver in that plow of yours so be sure to put me in a heaping mess of that stuff. Man that looks good. We're at 5� right now and some of that would feel real good...

erniesshop · Posted: Feb 01 2011 Post subject:

I could sure use a bowl of that Awesome Looking Stew !!!!
Got Off at 5 pm.........Headed back at 11 pm......Started Snowing at 4 this morning ...Ain't let up yet .............

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rodneymeatsnsweets · Posted: Feb 01 2011 Post subject:

I could use a bowl of that right now, coldfront just hit my neck of the woods.

hondo383 · Joined: 11 Dec 2010 Posts: 8 Location: Westborough,MA

man that looks awesome nice job!..i am heading out the door to plow in just a few, suspecting 12 inches then ice/sleet later tonight here in MA, i am armed with homemade jerky, 3/4 of a pizza I made last night and a thermos full of coffee!

roxy · Posted: Feb 01 2011 Post subject:

Awesome looking stew indeed.. We have made stews at the rant using prime rib and it always turns out amazing..

We have just come out of a deep freeze up here and are heading into a foot of snow according to the weather man.. I think a nice pot of stew is in order.

Thanks for the inspiration.
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Beertooth · Posted: Feb 01 2011 Post subject:

That is some awesome looking stew Tony! Smile

It's almost time to talk to my landlord about a half of a beef. Very Happy

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Big Bears BBQ · Posted: Feb 01 2011 Post subject:

Now that would make some good eating tomorrow when the storm hits were looking at 15 to 24" in our area......................

Mr Tony's BBQ · Posted: Feb 02 2011 Post subject:

Thanks for all the replies Guy's n Gals! For some reason I wasnt getting informed anyone had responded to the thread.....I am happy to see such nice reviews!!
I've been out plowing all night, now I'm TRYING to sleep until the blizzard hits somewhere around sun down....Got about 6" overnight, lake effect machine is still dumping on us right now but lots are clear enough for people to drive on. Were expecting another 1 1/2 feet tonight with 55 mph winds - then we'll see if the lake effect starts again[?] I know 1/3 rd of the country is getting something and am praying for safety for all!! Dont leave the house unless you MUST! 2 A.M. this morning I found the first of many cars in the ditch....and we only had about 3" as of then... Rolling Eyes

Only 1 big bowl of stew left - gonna save it for when the storm is all over - enjoy it with a couple sleeping pills sometime tomorrow and sleep 'til Saturday Shocked

To all you plow drivers - keep 'er rubber side down and tween the big piles! The rest of you, make some stew - enjoy the weather in front of a nice fire or from your warm easy chair - I dont wanna have to pull ya out a the ditch and get all wet and cold myself....lol !! Confused

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KAKid · Posted: Feb 02 2011 Post subject: