Everything You Need To Know About Eating Beef

There are lots of dishes I enjoy whipping up in my kitchen. And a fair few of them contain meat. Eating meat can sometimes be frowned upon. It’s thought to be harmful to our health and the environment by some groups. Of course, it all depends on where you source your meat from and how you cook. It is possible to be both healthy and eco-responsible if you eat meat.

One of the most popular meats to eat is beef. This is because it is so versatile. Beef is used in good burgers, Italian mince, roasts, steaks and sandwich meat. And very little of the animal is wasted. This means it can also be considered one of the most economical meats. Some animals for meat are kept in less than ideal living environments. That’s not the case for the humble cow, who gets to roam the field thanks to its size!

Beef can be quite fibrous if you don’t cook it well, so make sure you pick good quality beef and a good recipe guide. In the winter, lots of us enjoy a good hearty casserole, and beef is one of the best meats to use. A good beef casserole will be cooked slowly. Start by searing the meat to lock in the flavor and seal it. Use a few herbs and spices to warm up the flavor of the vegetables you put in it.

Carrots and Swede are really nice with beef. Potatoes served on the side work well in any form too. Beef is great in tomato-based sauces, Mediterranean vegetable bases, and even with curry spices. It soaks up flavors well, making it ideal for lots of dishes in your kitchen.

 

Some people fear that beef is fattening. It doesn’t contain many more calories than other meats. And it is also a very good source of protein. The fat is usually visible on any cut of beef. You can choose to trim it, or cook it in. Many butchers and supermarkets stock lean cuts of beef for those who are watching their fat intake.

 

It’s easy to overestimate a portion of meat when we’re preparing a dish. Beef doesn’t tend to shrink and shrivel away as some meats and fish can. So allocate about 90g or 3 ounces per person. If you eat red meat for other meals in the day, cut it down a little. This is the equivalent to two good sized slices of roast beef.

 

The good thing about roast beef is you can refrigerate the leftovers once it is cool. Then you can use the meat for sandwiches. Or you might add it to some spices for a curry dish. When you buy raw beef, it is usually possible to freeze it so it can last longer. Separate the meat into portions and freeze in good quality containers.

 

Eating beef doesn’t deserve the stigma it sometimes receives. It is a tasty and nutritionally good meat to choose. Stick to the lean cuts and healthy recipes and you can enjoy good quality beef in delicious meals.