A beautiful roast beef deserves an equally delicious sauce, and au jus is a classic choice. This thin, concentrated beefy sauce adds moisture and big flavor to sliced roast beef. Learning how to make your own au jus sauce at home is surprisingly easy. With just a few ingredients and simple techniques, you can create … Read more
When you think of melt-in-your-mouth tender beef medallions, your mind likely goes to an upscale steakhouse. But with the right techniques, you can achieve those same results in the comfort of your own home oven. Cooking beef medallions in the oven requires just a few simple steps to transform premium cuts into a culinary masterpiece … Read more
As a hot dog lover, I’m always on the hunt for the best dogs out there The snap of the casing, the juicy beefiness, that hint of smoke – pure perfection. So when I heard whispers that Dairy Queen’s hot dogs might not be 100% beef, my interest was piqued I decided to do some … Read more
Beef stew is the ultimate comfort food. Chunks of tender juicy beef simmered in a rich sauce with potatoes, carrots and other veggies – it’s hard to beat on a chilly evening. But one question home cooks often have is what cut of beef works best. Can you use flank steak for beef stew? Flank … Read more
Katz’s Delicatessen in New York City is famous for their melt-in-your-mouth pastrami sandwiches. People come from all over to get a taste of their hand-carved pastrami piled high on rye bread. But did you know that Katz’s pastrami starts out as corned beef? That’s right – to get pastrami like Katz’s, you first have to … Read more
Cooking beef in a pressure cooker is a great way to make flavorful, tender meat in a fraction of the normal cooking time. With the right cuts, seasoning, and cooking method, you can use a pressure cooker to make delicious pot roasts, stews, curries, and more. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through everything … Read more
Chicken is a lean, versatile protein enjoyed around the world But sometimes you just crave the richer, meatier flavor of beef. With the right preparation and cooking techniques, it’s easy to make chicken taste remarkably similar to beef This article reveals inside tricks to give chicken the same savory, satisfying flavor and texture of beef. … Read more
TVP, also known as textured vegetable protein, is a versatile plant-based protein that can be transformed into a delicious meat substitute. With a mild flavor and meaty texture when hydrated, TVP makes an ideal stand-in for ground beef crumbles in vegetarian and vegan recipes. But TVP’s mild taste also means it needs a little help … Read more
Beef extract is a common ingredient used to add meaty savory flavor to foods. It’s made by purifying and concentrating the soluble proteins and other components from beef. Some vegetarians avoid beef extract since it’s derived from animals. But is this ingredient truly off-limits for vegetarians or does it get a pass? This controversial seasoning … Read more
Beef eye of round steak can be an affordable yet tasty cut of beef, as long as you know how to prepare it right. This extra lean cut needs special attention when cooking especially if you have thin cuts. With the proper techniques you can turn inexpensive thin slices of eye round into a mouthwatering, … Read more