Beef Steak with Cucumbers is a traditional British recipe, based on Robert Kemp Philp's recipe of 1859, for a classic dish of fried beef steaks served with cucumbers and onions cooked in beef gravy. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Beef Steak with Cucumbers.
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This is a classic recipe for a Victorian version of Beef Steak with Cucumbers 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, WITH CUCUMBERS.—Pare and slice three large cucumbers, and two large onions. Fry them in water, and when browned add half a pint of gravy, and simmer. Beat rump steaks, season with pepper and salt, and fry them. Put them into a hot dish, and pour the cucumber the sauce over them.—See ONIONS, OYSTERS, &C.
Modern Redaction
Ingredients:
3 large cucumbers, pared and sliced
2 large onions, sliced
300ml gravy
4 rump steaks
salt and freshly-ground black pepper
Method:
Add the cucumbers and onions to a hot pan along with 4 tbsp water and fry, stirring gently, until the onions are browned. Stir in the gravy then bring to a simmer and continue cooking as you prepare the meat.
Beat the steaks with a rolling pin then season with salt and black pepper and fry for about 15 minutes in butter, or until done to your liking.
Transfer the meat to a warmed serving dish, pour over the cucumber sauce and bring to the table.
