Archive for the ‘Beef Recipes’ Category

Grass Fed Beef Roasts

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Oven Roasts  

 A roast is a cut of beef, thicker than two inches, that is suitable for cooking by dry heat on a rack in a shallow open pan in the oven or in a covered grill (indirect heat).

Premium oven roasts, including rib, ribeye, top loin and tenderloin are typically more costly, but ideal for holiday entertaining and other special occasions. Plan to order the type and size of roast you’d like ahead of time to ensure you get your first choice.

For everyday family meals, casual gatherings, and for the health-conscious, the round and bottom sirloin cuts are leaner and economical. Moderately priced roasts include tri-tip, round tip, rump, bottom round and eye round.

Consider a boneless roast for large parties or buffets as it will streamline carving and serving.

Source: www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com

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Grass Fed Angus Beef Steaks

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Most tender steaks come from the center (rib and loin sections) of the animal and are usually cooked by dry-heat methods. You can find tender steaks at different price points.

Premium steaks, such as strip (top loin), T-Bone, Porterhouse, ribeye, rib and tenderloin, usually have a higher price per pound, but you can also find tender steaks that are a good choice for family meals such as ranch (shoulder center), top sirloin, flat iron (shoulder top blade), chuck eye and round tip.

Less-tender steaks are from the more exercised fore- and hindquarters of the animal and benefit most from moist-heat cooking. These cuts include full-cut round, eye round and bottom round; chuck shoulder, chuck 7-Bone, chuck arm and chuck blade; flank and skirt.  Some of these less tender cuts, including top round steak, may be cooked with dry heat after tenderizing in a marinade.

Source: www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com

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Know Your Beef and How to Cook It

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Thanks to America’s beef producers, there are beef choices to satisfy all tastes, schedules and budgets.  Don’t let choosing the right cut become confusing. This helpful chart can serve as your guide to find the best cut for your needs, whether it’s a weeknight family dinner or a special celebration. Above all, matching the correct beef cut to the appropriate cooking method is the key to moist, tender and flavorful beef.

 Ground Beef  

 Fresh ground beef may vary in color during its shelf life. If exposed to oxygen through the permeable plastic wrapping, a package of ground beef may appear bright red on the surface, while the interior remains purplish-red. With extended exposure to oxygen, beef’s cherry-red color will take on a brown color.

These color changes are normal, and the ground beef remains perfectly wholesome and safe to eat if purchased by the “sell by” date on the package label.

Source: www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com

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