
A historical main dish from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900). Fresh tomatoes may be used.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Cover a flank steak with sliced onions, one-half cup water, one can tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
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Bake one hour in moderate oven
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Braising flank steak in liquid transforms this tough, lean cut through collagen breakdown. The acidic tomatoes help denature proteins and tenderize the meat while the onions add moisture and sweetness that balance the acidity. Cooking at moderate heat (around 325°F) allows enough time for connective tissue to convert to gelatin without drying out the lean muscle fibers, resulting in fork-tender meat with rich, concentrated flavor.
The entire dish can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking. The cooked steak can also be prepared 2-3 days in advance, stored in its cooking liquid in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and gently reheated in a 300°F oven for 20-25 minutes.
Store leftover steak in an airtight container submerged in the cooking liquid in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a covered dish at 300°F for 15-20 minutes. The meat can also be frozen in its liquid for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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The entire dish can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking. The cooked steak can also be prepared 2-3 days in advance, stored in its cooking liquid in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and gently reheated in a 300°F oven for 20-25 minutes.
Store leftover steak in an airtight container submerged in the cooking liquid in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a covered dish at 300°F for 15-20 minutes. The meat can also be frozen in its liquid for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.