Shelly's Recipe

SHREDDED BEEF APPETIZERS

Category: Hot

1 lb boneless stewing beef
2 cups cold water
1/2 tsp salt
3/8 tsp pepper
2 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tbsp minced parsley
1 box crackers
1 cup sliced olives
1 bunch sprigs parsley
2 sliced cucumbers

Cut beef into 1-inch cubes. Place beef and water in 2 1/2-quart pan. Heat to boiling. Remove any foam which rises to the surface. Stir in salt and 1/4 tsp of the pepper. Reduce heat; simmer 1 hour or until tender. Drain; flake beef into shreds using 2 forks.

In blender container, place vinegar, mustard, sugar, basil and marjoram; cover. Blend until smooth. With blender running, gradually pour in hot butter. Stir sauce into shredded beef. Fold in parsley. Just before serving, spoon onto crackers. Garnish with olive slices, parsley and cucumber slices. Makes about 40 appetizers.