Grounded bison meat is for wimpy caveguys. Real caveman enjoy his beef un-grounded. Here is one big bad sandwich to feed those ferocious hungry little cavelings with discerning tastes. Cooling portion of this recipe takes a minimum of 30 minutes (or about as long as Caveman Jr. naps; if you’re lucky). You can leave out mustard sauce and pepper off the munchkin’s munchies. Or leave on to teach survival lesson: never trust another cavenman even if he is your cavedad.
Beef, Bacon and Arugula Sandwich:
INGREDIENTS
3 8-ounce beef tenderloins (yummiest part of bison besides brain, balls and hoofs)
3 tablespoons crushed black peppercorns
6 tablespoons mayonnaise (fancy egg and oil mixture)
2 tablespoons spicy Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon prepared white horseradish, drained (anything with horse in name is good to eat)
12 mushrooms, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Olive oil
1 pound sliced salt-cured boar (also known as bacon to some caveguys)
6 rolls toasted over fire (if fire not yet invented in your prehistoric enclave, try leaving in sun for very long time)
3 cups (packed) baby arugula
PREPARATION
Coat steaks all over with pepper. Mix mayonnaise, mustard, and horseradish in small bowl for dressing. Cover steaks and dressing separate and cool at least 30 minutes and up to one day.
Toss (not throw out… mix vigorously) thinly sliced mushrooms and lemon juice in medium bowl to coat evenly. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Brush pan generously with oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add steaks and cook to desired doneness (but always well-done for the caveling), about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to one plate; let stand for 15 minutes. Cook bacon in same pan over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using tongs, transfer bacon to paper towels to remove oil.
Place roll bottoms on plates; spread with dressing. Slice steaks thinly and divide among rolls. Top with bacon, mushrooms, and arugula. Cover sandwiches with roll tops and serve.
KITCHEN TIPS FOR NEW PARENTS!
No juggling allowed: If one hand is occupied with something hot, do not attempt to wrangle the little miss with the other, and working at the stove while holding your baby is like driving your toddler around without a car seat.
Obvious, but worth mentioning: If it can fit though the cardboard spool of a toilet paper roll then it’s a choking hazard and should be placed out of reach. To be prepared should you encounter a choking emergency, see the last page of this book.
