Broiled Beef Steak is a traditional British recipe, based on Robert Kemp Philp's recipe of 1859, for a classic dish of grilled or barbecued steaks served with warmed ketchup and accompanied with oyster sauce and fried onion rings. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Broiled Beef Steak.
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This is a classic recipe for a Victorian version of Broiled Beef Steak that's derived from Robert Kemp Philp's 1859 volume, The Dictionary of Daily Wants. Below you will find both the recipe in its original form and a modern redaction.
Original Recipe
BEEF STEAK, BROILED.—Cut the steaks half an inch thick, beat them with a rolling-pin; season them with pepper and salt and put them over a clear fire; turn them often, and when done, rub a little butter over them, and add a little warm ketchup. Oyster sauce is frequently served with the dish. Also fried onions.
Modern Redaction
Ingredients:
4 beef steaks, sliced about 3cm thick
salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
butter
4 tsp ketchup, warmed
oyster sauce, to accompany
fried onion rings, to accompany
Method:
Flatten the steaks slightly by pounding with a rolling pin or a mallet then season with salt and black pepper and cook on a hot barbecue or under a hot grill, turning frequently, for about 30 minutes, or until cooked through and done to your liking.
When done, brush with a little butter, arrange on a warmed serving plate and pour a little of the warmed ketchup over each one.
Serve hot, accompanied by oyster sauce and fried onion rings.
