This dish is served at Churchhill Downs on Derby Day.

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast, boned and cut into 6 pieces
  • 3 tbsp. flour
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 c. cooking oil or shortening
  • 2 lbs. round steak, cubed
  • 2 c. water
  • 2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp. chopped garlic
  • 3 oz. bourbon whiskey (optional)
  • 6 med. carrots
  • 12 sm. onions
  • 4 c. shredded cabbage
  • 2 c. fresh or frozen corn kernels

Directions

Coat chicken in mixture of flour, salt and pepper; brown in oil. Remove to plate. Coat round steak with remaining flour mixture; cook in fat remaining until well browned on all sides. Add chopped onions; cook until onions are browned, stirring occasionally. Add water, tomatoes, bay leaf, garlic and whiskey; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer one hour. Add chicken, carrots and small onions; simmer for 30 minutes. Add cabbage and corn; simmer for 15 minutes longer. Correct seasoning to taste; serve with bread and butter.



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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Personal Collection
Submitted By: I Dunno
IDunno4@hotmail.com
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