Beef has long been one of the most popular meats to cook,
not just because of its delicious taste and texture, but also its prices
depending on the cuts that you choose. Each cut has a specific texture and
taste, which is why some cuts are a cut above the rest!
Different cuts of beef can be used in many varieties of
meals that can be easily prepared, as well as serving those prime cuts that can
turn an evening meal into a special dining experience. Let’s take a look at some of the choice cuts
of the nations’ most popular meat.
Some cuts of beef are best suited to a particular cooking
method, so choosing the right cut of beef will do wonders for your cooking
skills, as well as bring out the best flavours in your meals. Roasting is a
popular method for cooking beef as the cuts of meats have time to slowly cook
in their own fats and enrich whichever meal you are preparing.
There is nothing like that crispy outer layer, followed by a
tender meaty interior to set your meals apart.
Best cuts for Roasting
Roasting is the perfect cooking method for large cuts of
beef and have the best effect on especially tender cuts. These cuts make for
delicious meals that take time to prepare, but will live long on your taste
buds as an enjoyable gourmet experience
Some of the best cuts for roasting premium beef include:
- Topside Roast
- Rolled Roast
- Fillet/Tenderloin Roast
- Blade Roast
- Sirloin Roast
Cuts of Meat for Pan-cooking
Pan-cooking is a great way to get your meat fix and offers a
quicker way to sear and seal in those juicy flavours in the meat itself. This
style of cooking lends itself well to steaks in particular and is a great way
to get you introduced to high quality beef cuts.
Some of the best cuts of meat popular with pan frying
include:
- Rib Eye/Scotch Fillet
- T-Bone Steak
- Rump Steak
- Oyster Blade Steak
- Minced or
ground Beef
Prime cuts for your BBQ or Grill
As every Australian knows, you should always have a BBQ on hand
for any last-minute cooking that demands a superb grill with a smoky taste.
Some of the most popular cuts of beef that you should already know of are
included in this section, and make for mouth-watering meals with little
preparation time.
The best cuts of beef for BBQ or grilling are often:
- Fillet/Tenderloin Steak
- Round Steak
- Rump Steak
- Silver-side Sandwich Steak
- Sirloin steak/ Porterhouse Steak / New York Steak
In the case of the most delicious beef cuts to choose for
your meals, well that depends on your recipe. You can make the most out of
cheaper cuts of beef if you use them to their advantage, as many people have
been doing for centuries with oxtail soup and beef tongue.
If you want to create something special for your meal,
choose a beef cut that is tender and slow cooked to get the best results. Think
of a specific sauce you can use with your main cut, and use salads, seasonal
vegetables and other items accordingly.
