Beef is one of the most popular types of meat, which is rich in various vitamins and minerals. This meat is especially popular among athletes, as it is characterized by a high protein content. Bull meat can be used to make various stews, add to hearty soups or make hamburgers, but one of the most iconic dishes of this meat is steak.

Gintaras Bačkov, a meat expert, reveals that the main secret to getting the best taste of beef steak is to prepare it as simply as possible.

“Beef, like other red meat, should be eaten several times a week. It contains a large amount of health-promoting amino acids, making it one of the largest sources of protein in the human diet. It is for this reason that this meat is often chosen by active sports people. Since this meat contains a lot of iron, its consumption reduces the risk of anemia,” says G. Bačkov.

In addition, according to the expert, this meat is very digestible. It is rich in vitamins and useful substances, low in fat. Bull meat is most valued as one of the main sources of group B vitamins, it has a lot of minerals, zinc.

According to the expert, beef is often eaten half-raw, but this type of meat stands out from the rest in that it can also be consumed completely raw. For example, in the traditional French beef tartare, finely chopped meat is served completely raw, seasoned with spices, a spoonful of mayonnaise, mustard and various additives.

And in the Italian cut of beef, the meat is sliced ​​very thin and is also served raw, flavored with spices and various sauces. However, according to an expert, we probably won’t be wrong when we say that one of the most popular and well-known beef dishes in the world is a juicy steak.

To prepare the tastiest roast beef, a meat expert suggests choosing aged meat. By choosing such a product, according to him, you will cook a quality steak at home without any trouble.

“In the past, there may have been certain myths that it is difficult to prepare delicious bull meat – as if this meat is hard and requires special preparation. However, high-quality, matured meat of this type is really soft, has an expressive taste and is easy to prepare. They have been convinced of this for some time, and more and more buyers who are looking for meat with an exceptional taste appreciate it,” says G. Bačkov.

If you would like to cook a bulina steak, G. Bačkov advises that it is best to choose entrecote, tenderloin or cutlet. To get the best taste, the expert suggests frying the meat without spices, using sunflower oil, in a well-heated pan.

If you want a steak with blood, it is recommended to cook it on both sides for about 1.5-2 minutes, if you want it well done – 4 minutes. And after taking the hot steak out of the pan, simply sprinkle with sea salt and brush with butter.

The meat expert also offers a recipe for mouth-watering bouillon ham.

Source: www.rinkosaikste.lt