Often, the culinary talent of the hostess is judged by how she copes with the preparation of meat dishes. The most capricious and unpredictable meat is beef. But, despite the prejudices, it is as easy as shelling pears to cook an appetizing beef chop as well as the chef of the most fashionable restaurant.
It is necessary
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- - 1 kg of beef tenderloin;
- - soy sauce to taste;
- - a pinch of ground black pepper;
- - 100 grams of cream or mayonnaise;
- - 50 grams of vodka or any strong alcohol with a neutral smell and taste;
- - 5 cloves of garlic;
- - vinegar;
- - vegetable oil;
- - board and hammer for beating;
- - non-stick frying pan.
Instructions
Step 1
Select a piece of beef tenderloin. Give preference to pieces without thick, greasy layers and veins. They are clearly visible even when frozen. Steamed or chilled beef tenderloin is ideal for grilled chops.
Step 2
Cut the meat into small pieces in the direction of the grain. They should be no more than a centimeter wide. This way, you get juicy chops that can be fried a little until they are bloody. If you want to make the finest oriental-style chops, then cut the meat into slices half a centimeter wide.
Step 3
Let the chunks thaw completely if using chilled or frozen meat. When using a paired product, you can immediately go on to beating. Take a small wooden plank and place it on a stable surface. As a last resort, the board can be placed on the floor.
Step 4
Hit each piece on both sides with a special hammer. For thick chops, try to break off the top layer of meat, and stop as soon as you notice that the piece has slightly increased in diameter. If your goal is the finest oriental chops, then beat each portion of the tenderloin literally to a transparent state. In this case, the integrity of the piece should not be violated. Remember that a well-beaten piece resembles fabric in elasticity.
Step 5
Prepare a chop dressing. To do this, take soy sauce and mix it with sour cream or mayonnaise. Peel the garlic and squeeze it into the mixture. Season with pepper and sprinkle with vinegar. Mix thoroughly and pour the dressing into the bowl containing the chops. It is important that the entire surface of the meat is in contact with the dressing. Pour a glass of vodka or any other alcohol with a neutral taste and smell into the meat. The alcohol will soften the fibers and make the chops softer and more tender. Leave the meat in the marinade in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Step 6
Heat oil in a skillet to maximum heat and brown each piece on both sides.
