Bistro Burger and Garlic Parmesan Fries

Bistro Burger

1 1/4 lbs of ground beef
1 T. ketchup
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 t. basil
1/2 t. thyme
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. onion powder
1 t. Cavenders
Salt and pepper to taste

In a medium bowl, using your hands, combine the beef with all ingredients. Divide into 4 patties and grill to likeness. (Side note: We used our indoor grill pan due to excessive heat! If you don't have one, you need one.)

Meanwhile, slice 1 small onion and 1 cup of mushrooms. Saute in 1 T. of butter until browned. Once burgers are cooked, top with sauteed mushroom and onions then finish off with a slice of Monterey Jack cheese.



Garlic Parmesan Fries

2 large baking potatoes
2 T. vegetable oil
1 t. salt
2 T. butter
1 1/2 t. garlic powder
2 T. parmesan cheese
1 t. dried parsley

Using a mandoline or by hand, cut potatoes into strips leaving the skin on. Then toss potatoes with oil and salt. Spread on greased cookie sheet and bake for 50 minutes at 400 degrees turning potatoes over after 20 or so minutes.

Place butter, garlic powder and dried parsley in a small bowl and microwave until butter is melted. Toss butter mixture with cooked fries and top with parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!

Kim

(Disclaimer: My photos are in no way professional! Good thing our blog is about food and not photography.)

Kim's Chris Filet Mignon

This is my cousin's recipe for an exceptional Filet Mignon (or any steak for that matter). It makes one great steak that rivals any that you would get at Outback, Fleming's or Ruth's Chris. The marinade is simply a combination of soy sauce and garlic powder. It depends on how many steaks you make to the measurements. For six steaks I used one 10 oz. bottle of Soy Sauce and 3 tablespoons of garlic powder. Lay the steaks in a baking dish and pour marinade over steaks. Marinate for 1 hour turning over at 30 minutes. Before placing steaks on the grill I added a bit of Cavender's for a bit of peppery taste that is not too overpowering.

Heat the grill to medium high heat (some people say high heat, but I think it's too dangerous to cook the steak too fast and make it tough). Grill steaks for 5-10 min. on each side (depending on how you like your steaks cooked). A trick to make grill marks on the steaks is to turn the steaks 90º to create the cross-hatch look.

We cooked some baked potatoes and grilled some corn on the cob to go along with the steaks.

- Enjoy the Steaks! They are phenomenal!
Alex