Jessica Williams
After growing up on an inspiringly beautiful farm in Southwest Arizona, Jessica moved to New York City to work as a nanny. Because of her passion for cooking, she soon found that she was hired to teach other nannies how to prepare delicious and healthy dishes for the children of New York City.
Jessica then decided to follow her passion for cooking, beginning formal studies at the acclaimed Peter Kump’s New York Cooking School. After interning at the Four Seasons, Manhattan, she went on to study at the DCT Culinary Academy in Switzerland where she became the First American Female to win the prestigious Gold Medal in KochKunst at the ZAGG.
Jessica has also worked in London at the Ritz but currently lives in Chicago, where she has been working as a private chef for Chicago families, producing a “recipe” and educational series that aims to further culinary excellence.
Video Description
In another one of Planet Eat's online cooking masterclasses, Chef Jessica Williams presents a masterclass in All American Cooking, where she teaches you to make her top 5 classic American dishes.
In another one of Planet Eat's online cooking masterclasses, Chef Jessica Williams presents a masterclass in All American Cooking, where she is teaching you to make her top 5 classic American dishes.
In this episode Chef Jess will show you how to make Ranch Style Beans with Steak, step by step. The quintessential Arizona ranch meal, you will learn how to properly prepare your steak to medium rare, as well as make your simple ranch style beans from scratch. This homemade, spicy ranch style beans recipe is quick and easy, as well as being full of flavour.
INGREDIENTS
1 inch thick Ribeye Steaks
2 Cans Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed
2 Serrano chiles, roasted, peeled, and small diced (or small can of green chiles)
1 med Onion, small dice
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1-2 Cups Beef Stock or Broth
To Taste Salt and Pepper
METHOD
Preheat cast iron pan or grill to med-high heat
Bring Ribeye to room temp
Rub with EVOO
Sprinkle with S&P
Cook steak for 3-4 mins each side for med-rare temp
Remove steak and rest for 10mins
While your steak is resting prepare the beans...
Preheat med stock pot
Add EVOO
Add onions
Saute for 2-3 mins
Add Beef stock
Bring to simmer
Add chiles and garlic
Add S&P
Simmer for 10-15 mins
Serve
