Oh yum! Yesterday, we tried a new restaurant in South Lake Tahoe near the “Y” - Emerald Bay Bar & Grill. I had the South Shore Burger, which is a House Special (and is it SPECIAL!) The Parmesan crusted sourdough bread takes this burger over the top for me. We will return!
What you get: 1/2 Pound Pat LaFrieda Chef Cut Patty Stacked With Provolone, Bacon, Tomato, And House Made Onion-Mayo Stuffed Between Two Pieces Of Our Parmesan Crusted Sourdough
It was really fun trying a beef roast for the first time ever! I got a nice Prime Rib Roast from our local grocer. And made up a super yummy Rub and Au Jus to go with.
Pick up a Prime Rib Roast, tied with cooking twine. This will help the roast hold it's juiciness. Rub your roast with seasonings. Place on a rack in a roasting pan in a preheated oven at 500 (f). Cook for about 15 minutes per pound at this temperature. Then turn the oven off (do not open the door) and let it sit in the oven another 15 minutes per pound. Mine turned out perfectly medium rare. I've seen other recipes that differ on this, but it worked just right for me. Let the meat sit for a few minutes before cutting into it.
Susan's Rub (or use your own)
1 teaspoon each dried oregano, dried parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, ground chili chipotle (yep, I went there)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh ground pepper
Use a mortar and pestle to grind the flavors together. The Chili Chipotle adds a nice little bite, which Michael just loved!
Susan's Au Jus
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced shallots
2 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons Vermouth (yep, went there, too)
Melt butter in sauce pan. Add shallots and sauté until soft and just browning. Then add the beef stock. Bring to a boil and let reduce for 20 minutes. Add the Vermouth and boil another 5 minutes. Serve!
The Americana Burger at Causwells is really something special. Local, fresh meat is ground daily and IT... IS... GOOD! Cooked to perfection, two patties are each topped with a slice of gooey American cheese. Top that with some of Causwell's own sauce, lettuce and pickle — all set within a soft but sturdy sesame seed bun and you've got burger greatness! And, by the way, all this is served next to a generous pile of scrumptious, perfectly fried onion rings. Oh yeah! If you at all like burgers, do yourself a favor and check this one out.
