Beefy O’ Weefy and other silliness

Normally when planning our Sunday meal, I will look on the food networks website or cookbook for inspiration.  I take that recipe and play around with it until it my own.  This week I was thinking about doing a Ceviche Steak, but I could not find a single recipe that tickled my fancy.  As I was looking around I started jotting down the kind of ingredients I wanted to work with.  The next thing I know I have created a beef marinade out of whole cloth.

Jokingly I quoted Brad Neely’s Wizard People: Dear Readerand said I should call it “Beefie O’ Weefie.”  Laura thought this was the best idea ever, so this week I present to you the debut of Old Man Mitchell’s Beefy O’ Weefy!

Of those unfamiliar with Brad Neely, he is an online comic creator who work can be found at http://www.creasedcomics.com/.  One of his side projects is Wizard People: Dear Reader.  It is an audio commentary for the first Harry Potter movie that is told as if it is an audio book written by someone who has never really read the books or seen the film.  In this performance he renames the characters and creates a new world where Harry P and Ronnie the Bear are total badass wreaking havoc over Hogwarts.  It’s PG-13, so don’t share with the kiddie till they’re a little older, but it’s very very funny.  In Wizard People: Dear Reader, he refers to Harry’s cousin as Beefy O’ Weefy

Old Man Mitchell’s Beef O’Weefy

What you will need:

• 1 1/2cup Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Honey
• 2 Tablespoons Ginger
• 1 Lemon
• 1 Lime
• 2 tablespoons of Lime juice
• 1/2cup Braggs Soy Aminos
• 4 cloves of Garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 turns of Black Pepper
• 5 Walnuts
• 1/2 teaspoon Raw Sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of hot Paprika
• 5 Sprig of Lemon Thyme
• 2 Sprigs of Rosemary
• 3 mid-size fry steaks
• Storage Bag
• Cast Iron Skillet
• Food Processor
• Mid-size mixing bowl
• Juice press

The Marinade:

1. Mix the Oil, Honey, Ginger, Salt, Soy, Paprika, Lime Juice and Sugar in the bowl
2. Zest the Lemon into the bowl
3. Zest the Lime into the bowl
4. Juice the lemon and lime into the bowl
5. Add the Walnut and Garlic to the food processor and process to a paste
6. Mix the paste into the bowl
7. Bruise the Thyme and Rosemary leaves then add them to the bowl
8. Mix the bowl thoroughly

The Meat:

1. Add the Meat and marinade to a storage bag
2. Let the Meat marinate for 3 to 4 hours in the fridge
3. Heat the skillet over high heat
4. Remove the Steak from the marinate and cook for 2 minutes a side

Beefy O’ Weefy maiden voyage was a huge success.  The steak had a nice blend of sweet and citrus undertones with a bit of subtle heat and just the hint of nuttiness thanks to the walnuts.  I think I’m going to make up a batch and keep it on hand anytime I need a good marinade.  I would love to try it out on pork and chicken to see if works with those meats as well.

I paired Beefy O’ Weefy, with Near East Roasted Pecan and Garlic and Tangy Almond String Beans.  You can find the String Bean recipe of the Food Network website.  The hit of nuts that get stronger as you go from the steak to the rice and finally the toasted almonds, in the Green Beans, makes for a rich thought line in the dining experience.  I really like the way the flavors mixed in my mouth and complemented each other.

Till next week, get the hell out of my Kitchen.