One of the homiest comfort foods, beef stew practically cooks itself as it slowly simmers on the stove. Beef for stew is boneless, pre-cut cubes, typically from the chuck or round. The ideal size for uniform cooking is about a 3/4 to 1-1/2 inch cube.
If you prefer to cut your own cubes, any chuck or round cut -except top round – may be used. Trim the excess fat and cut into the appropriate size for your recipe.
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Your goal when stir-frying beef is to have uniform size pieces to ensure even cooking. You may save time by purchasing packages of pre-cut beef, but it may more economical to slice your own. Almost any tender beef cut, such as sirloin, top sirloin, tri-tip, ribeye, top loin or tenderloin may be trimmed and cut into the appropriate size strips for use in beef stir-fry recipes. Even some less tender cuts, such as flank, top round and round tip steaks, are suitable for stir-frying. Remember this cook’s tip, too: Place meat in freezer for thirty minutes and it will be easier to cut into thin slices.
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Josh's Farmers Market
This weekkend was by far was the best we have seen at Josh’s. Thanks to all of our friends that stopped by, and to the new friends we made. I appreciate all of you, your support and friendship.
Obviously, the fresh beef was a huge favorite. It is rare (get it…rare 
my attempt at humor) that we are able to offer Angus beef that fresh (packaged Friday before Saturday’s market), but we will do our best for more in the future. I’m looking forward to the comments next Saturday from our friends that grilled the fresh beef.
Cooking Tip for Grass Fed Beef: Cook it a little slower than normal. Remember that there is not nearly as much fat in our beef as the meat you may be acustomed to cooking from the grocery store.
I will make another trip to my butcher this week to pick up our most recently packaged Angus beef. If you would like fresh Angus beef, contact me though our website ASAP to secure your order before it is frozen. I can deliver larger local orders.
See Ya’ Next Saturday @ Josh’s
Jeff Davies