Creamy Tomato Pepper Steak for 50 people

This summer for the youth missions program that I work with I volunteered to be head chef for our final fancy dinner of every 10 day program and I developed this recipe. If you every need to feed about 50 people and you are sick and tired of Costco lasagna and garlic bread, this one is for you.

Steak Marinade
2 enormous Costco sirloin roasts (??lbs) cubed
2 L cheap cola
1 large can (700 mL) tomato sauce
3 cups vegetable oil
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup garlic puree
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup Club House brand Vegetable Seasoning
¼ cup Club House brand Italiano Seasoning
¼ cup Club House brand Garlic Plus Seasoning
1 cup ground pepper
2 Tablespoons salt

One day in advance combine meat and all ingredients in large non-metallic container and mix. Cover with cling film and refrigerate.

Ryan demonstrates his mastery of the grill.

Creamy Tomato Peppercorn Sauce
2 cups margarine
2 cups flour
1 L heavy cream
1 L half and half cream
½ cup beef bullion
6 cups hot water
6 small cans tomato paste
4 Tablespoons brandy extract
3 Tablespoons pickled green peppercorns, chopped
½ cup garlic puree
½ cup ground pepper
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon salt

Melt margarine in large skillet on medium low heat. Once melted, add flour. With whisk, stir constantly, so that mixture doesn’t burn, until it is golden brown. Slowly stir in both containers of cream to avoid lumps. Dissolve beef bullion in hot water and slowly add to mixture whisking out any lumps. Add tomato paste, brandy extract, pickled peppercorns, garlic, and ground pepper, vinegar and salt. Stir and simmer on low heat and keep warm.

Onion Pepper Mixture
12 sweet peppers (mixture of red, green, and yellow)
4 giant white onions
1 lb fresh mushrooms
2 dozen fresh tomatoes (Roma)

Slice mushrooms. Slice peppers and onions into half moons. Put peppers, onions, and mushrooms into same container. (can be done one day before). Slice tomatoes into large chunks. Set aside. Remove steak cubes from marinade and drain. Oil grill or very large skillets. Sauté pepper/onion/mushroom mixture over medium heat until onions are translucent. Set aside and keep warm. Add more oil to grill or skillets. Sauté steak cubes on high heat draining liquid as it cooks so that the meat browns on all sides. Be careful not to overcook. When meat is medium rare, combine meat, onion/pepper/mushroom mixture, and fresh tomatoes with the creamy peppercorn sauce in large steam pan. Serve with Honey Dijon Carrots and Focaccia Bread.