Ground Steak News Today

A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1924.

In a new food column, reporter John Oliva will create dishes from old recipes published by the Caller-Times. His second dish is a Spanish Steak.

Folks have been coming up with new uses for this rump meat ever since we started eating beef. Here are some from the 1800s and early 20th century.

Ingredients:2 to 2-1/2 pounds thinly sliced steak (Top Round, Bottom Round, Flank, Skirt, Top Sirloin would all work)2 green peppers, sliced1 onion, sliced2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 envelope dry Italian dres

John E. Stephens serves many roles in his day-to-day life, including that of a pastor, funeral home owner/embalmer/director, County Coroner, and family man. 

The damage might be irreparable, but all isn’t lost.

Surry County is known for its great beauty, access to nature, as well as the history of Mount Airy and its mythical television counterpart. Last weekend Dobson took its turn

Surry County is known for its great beauty, access to nature, as well as the history of Mount Airy and its mythical television counterpart.

Next weekend in downtown Dobson will be the first of its kind — the newly christened North Carolina Ground Steak Festival.

News from the Dec. 21, 1894 edition of The Ionia Daily Sentinel.