More Rules
Whenever you start cooking meat, there are two ironclad rules: start with a preheated pan or grill, and once you put the meat on the cooking surface, do not move it. The meat will release when the crust has formed. If you try to move the meat before the crust is ready, it will tear and most of the tasty compounds from the Maillard Reaction will be left in the pan.
Ground beef merits some special considerations. The bacteria present on the surface of meat is distributed throughout the entire mixture as the beef is ground. For food safety reasons, ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. As we have learned, that means most of the water has been squeezed out of the meat. You can get around this by grinding your own beef, but that is such a huge amount of work. I prefer to add moisture and flavor to hamburgers by including other ingredients like chopped vegetables and flavor mixes. That will help keep the burgers moist and flavorful while keeping your family safe.
Here are some of the best recipes for cooking different cuts of beef:
- Perfect Pot Roast
My mouth waters just thinking about this excellent recipe. The beef is so tender it falls apart as you serve it, and the flavor is superb. - Savory Pot Roast
The low, moist heat of your crockpot is perfect for cooking the best pot roast. This is a fabulous recipe. - Rib Eye Steaks with Avocado Salsa
High heat and quick cooking is the best way to cook these tender, well marbled steaks. Yum. - Pesto Stuffed Steaks
Cheesy and flavorful pesto melts into the meat in this easy recipe. Keep an eye on the steaks so they don't overcook, and don't forget about standing time! - Roast Beef Tenderloin
This super tender cut of beef is perfect for holiday entertaining. - Roasted Prime Rib
Prime rib really is the king of beef. It's very expensive, so make sure you cook it carefully, following the directions explicitly. - Beef Stew with Dumplings
The slow cooker, once again, is the ideal appliance for long, slow cooking. - Ground Beef Recipes
Ground beef is best made from the chuck primal cut. Check with your butcher about the type of beef used in the ground beef you buy. - All About Meatloaf
These delicious recipes for meatloaf plus tips on making the best meatloaf will make you a master.
There are many charts and resources around the internet with cuts of meat and recommended cooking types and times. I found these sources to be the most comprehensive:
