Inexpensives cuts of beef such a london broil, flank steak and round steak can be tasty and tender.

2 lbs. London broil*
3 tbspn steak sauce, store brand fine
2 tbspn butter, melted (unsalted butter best)
1/8 tpsn ground red pepper flakes
1/2 tspn garlic powder
1/2 tspn onion powder
1/4 tspn chili powder
3/4 tspn freshly ground black pepper

Preheat broiler

Place steak on clear wrap and another piece of clear on top of steak. This is not a naturally tender meat, you should pound both sides to break the fibers. A heavy glass works well.

Mix steak sauce and butter together in a small bowl and put aside. In a separate bowl, mix red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, chile powder and freshly ground black pepper together.

Brush steaks with steak and butter sauce on both sides and sprinkle with Cajun seasonings. Broil about 3 inches from flame, 4 inches from coil for about 6 minutes per side. Allow to rest. Slice thinly against the grain and serve slices for each serving.

Optional serve with remaining sauce steak and butter sauce, wipe sides of small bowl or place in a clean one. Serve with rice and a simple green salad. See spinach and mushroom salad below.

Makes 5 or 6 servings. Leftovers make a nice sandwich or are good chopped in an omelet. Serve with a side of broiled beefsteak tomatoes.

*Hint
*If you cannot find meat labled London broil, look for flank steak or round steak.
*Use the best garlic powder and onion powder you can afford. Some fillers or additives.



Quick Spinach and Mushroom Salad Recipe

1 lb. package of spinach leaves
2 cups button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
4 slices of cooked bacon, drained well and crumbled
4 hard cooked eggs, sliced in quarters
1/4 to 1/2 cup mild Italian dressing, warmed
1/4 cup chopped jarred pimento (optional)


Combine spinach, sliced mushrooms and halved tomatoes in a medium to large bowl. Toss and pour warmed dressing over salad, add crumbled bacon and add sliced eggs to top of salad. Mix gently and serve immediately. If adding pimentos, sprinkle over each serving.

Makes about 4 servings.