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Holiday centerpieces to savor

Celebrate the season and create

long-lasting memories this year by serving tasteful main courses centered around tender cuts of beef .
With hand-cut choices like a Bone-in Frenched Prime Rib Roast , Butcher ’ s Cut Filet Mignons , a Beef Brisket Flat and Premium Ground Beef from Omaha Steaks , you can create elegant holiday centerpieces such as Steak Au Poivre or a unique generational recipe , the Simon Family Brisket . Each cut of beef is handcarved by expert butchers , flash-frozen to capture freshness and flavor at its peak and delivered directly to your door .
For a truly mouthwatering meal , make Fred Simon ’ s Rib Roast Dubarry the focal point of the family table . As a favorite of Madame Dubarry , a prominent courtesan in French King Louis XVI ’ s court , this version adapted by Fred Simon , fourth-generation family owner of Omaha Steaks , involves a marinade that gives the roast a smooth , rich , velvety flavor worthy of a royal dinner .
Find more inspiration to create a memorable holiday meal at OmahaSteaks . com .
STEAK AU POIVRE Prep time : 5 minutes Cook time : 20 minutes Servings : 2 2 Omaha Steaks Butcher ’ s Cut Filet
Mignons ( 5-6 ounces each ), thawed 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons butter , divided 1 / 3 cup brandy or cognac 1 cup cream
Steak Au Poivre
Fred Simon ’ s Rib Roast Dubarry
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Season steak with salt and pepper . Press seasoning into meat to create even coating .
In large skillet over medium-high heat , heat vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon butter until just smoking . Add steak and sear 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare . Once cooked to desired doneness , transfer steak to cutting board and tent with foil to rest .
Reduce heat to medium and add brandy to skillet . Allow to cook down about 1 minute while stirring to scrape off any browned bits from bottom of pan . Once brandy reduces by half , add cream , Dijon mustard and remaining butter ; continue cooking until mixture begins to
reduce and thicken , 5-7 minutes .
Slice steaks against grain and top with sauce . FRED SIMON ’ S RIB ROAST DUBARRY
Prep time : 5 minutes , plus 5-12 hours marinating time
Cook time : 2 hours , 15 minutes-2 hours , 45 minutes , plus 15 minutes for sauce Servings : 4-6 3 cups red wine , divided 1 / 4 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic , minced 2 tablespoons coarse ground mustard 1 bay leaf 1 Omaha Steaks Bone-In Frenched
Prime Rib Roast ( 4 pounds ), thawed 1 tablespoon kosher salt , plus additional , to taste , divided 1 tablespoon coarse ground pepper , plus additional , to taste , divided 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 onion , quartered 4 carrots , quartered 4 celery stalks , quartered 1 head garlic , halved horizontally 4 sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 cups beef stock , divided 3 tablespoons unsalted butter In 2-gallon resealable bag , mix 2 cups wine , olive oil , garlic , mustard and bay leaf . Add roast , seal and place in refrigerator to marinate at least 5 hours or overnight , turning occasionally .
Remove roast from marinade and pat dry . Season generously with salt and pepper . Preheat oven to 250 F . Preheat large skillet over high heat . Add canola oil . Place roast in skillet and sear until well browned on all sides . Set
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skillet aside , leaving juices and browned bits for making sauce .
In roasting pan lined with foil , add onion , carrots , celery , garlic , thyme and rosemary . Place roast on top of aromatics bone-side down . Add 1 cup beef stock .
Place in oven on center baking rack . Roast 2 hours , 15 minutes-2 hours , 30 minutes for rare or 2 hours , 30 minutes-2 hours , 45 minutes for medium-rare . Remove from oven . Place roast on cutting board . Tent with foil .
Place any accumulated juices from roast in measuring cup . Add remaining beef stock to make 1 cup total . Pour into skillet over medium-high heat . Add remaining wine and bring to boil , stirring occasionally , until reduced by half . Remove from heat and whisk in butter . Season with salt and pepper , to taste .
Carve roast and serve with sauce .
Simon Family Brisket
SIMON FAMILY BRISKET Prep time : 10 minutes Cook time : 4 hours , plus 20 minutes resting time Servings : 4 1 Omaha Steaks Beef Brisket Flat ( 2 pounds ), thawed 1 package ( 1.1 ounces ) dry onion soup mix 1 can ( 14 ounces ) whole cranberries 1 cup chili sauce 1 cup ginger ale Preheat oven to 250 F . Place brisket in large ovenproof baking dish .
In bowl , mix onion soup mix , cranberries and chili sauce . Spoon over top of brisket . Pour ginger ale around edges of brisket . Cover with foil and bake 4 hours . Remove from oven and let rest 20 minutes . Remove brisket from baking dish and place on cutting board . Slice brisket against grain and place in serving dish . Top with sauce and serve . ( Family Features )