It's the weight control season in spring, and steak is naturally an indispensable source of high-quality protein.
Come to a piece of medium-rare steak, the aroma and sizzle are entwined, take a bite, the delicious and cheeks are the same color, and the taste buds are spoiled!
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Although the steak in the store is expensive, it is more cost-effective to eat at home, but if you eat it at home, don't buy steak indiscriminately!
You can buy a steak at random, and the ingredients are sugar, salt, cornstarch, carrageenan, neatly organized!
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Be kind to yourself and buy a brand steak, thinking that it should always be pure meat! I have to be confused when I look at the ingredients: a large list of additives~ I can only blame myself, I didn't read the big words "whole cutting and conditioning" carefully......
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If you just want to buy a quality steak that is only pure beef and delicious, how should you choose?
How to choose a quality steak?
Don't just look at the "original cut"
In fact, if you want to pick a good steak, we must first learn to recognize the "original cut":
Raw cut steak refers to beef that has been cut and packaged directly from a whole piece of beef in an aseptic low-temperature workshop without splicing, adding any ingredients, or pre-treatment [1].
If there is "whole cut, conditioning, original cutting conditioning", etc., on the packaging, it is not the original cut[2]:
Whole Cut / Conditioned Steak: Generally, 1 kg of beef can make 1.6 kg of whole cut steak, and the original cut is also conditioning.
Beef is used as raw material, with auxiliary ingredients conditioning and processing, trimmed, marinated, molded, and added water, seasonings, water retention agents and other ingredients will increase the weight of beef.
Synthetic steak: spliced with veal, the ingredients will have binders such as carrageenan, and the shape is standard and regular. Less beef, lower cost.
Some steaks will be faked when promoting, so look closely at the "packaging":
- Ingredient list: Raw cut steak ingredients include and only beef.
- Executive standard: The executive standard for raw cut steak is usually GB 2707 and GB/T 17238[3], and the product standard for prepared steak is SB/T 10379.
- For imported steak, you also need to see the entry inspection and quarantine certificate.
In addition, the original cut steak is also graded, such as marbling, muscle color, fat color, etc. [4]:
The grade standards for raw cut steaks in China are as follows:
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In general, grain-fed steaks have a better color, clearer marbling, and more tender meat than grass-fed beef [5].
Knowing that you want to eat a good steak, we will carefully select and bring you a high-quality "original cut steak" set -
Angus cattle from Australia and Argentina
It's a real "original cut steak" with only beef
High-quality Huamu fresh steak 👇
The steak has a good color, a clear marbling, white fat, and a firm and elastic meat.
Defrosted Huamu fresh steak
When encountering the hot iron pot, the steak seems to wake up from its slumber, and the beef tissue bursts instantly, releasing a rich aroma with just the right amount of chewiness.
I filmed it myself
Each piece is vacuum-packed, the whole process is transported in the cold chain, and after thawing, a variety of creative delicacies are made in minutes~
The steak recipe is described in detail 👇 later
The Hua Mu Fresh Set consists of 3 types of steaks with a total of 13 plates:
澳洲谷饲眼肉 150 g * 5 + 澳洲甄选雪花牛肉 160 g *3 + 阿根廷谷饲板腱 120 g * 5。
Steak set 13 plates 👇
There is also a large subsidy for high-quality steaks, which is only 299 yuan for a limited time, and the same number of small packets of steak sauce and black pepper are given, and a cast iron pan (22 cm) dedicated to frying steaks is given.
Optional 13 slices that don't need a pot get 2 slices of Australian grain-fed sirloin steak free, and a single slice is as low as 19.94 yuan!
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The ingredient list is only beef
Although there is a standard for "original cut", if you don't see the physical packaging, you may still be blinded by the publicity.
Therefore, Hua Mu Xian's steak package, each package has been shown to you, for example, the raw material of snowflake beef is "boneless beef on the brain" from Australia.
The ingredient list of the three models has a single ingredient, which is "beef", and the implementation standard is GB 2707.
Swipe left and right to view ingredients and ingredients
These original cut steaks have great texture and color, clear marbling, and a deep flesh-red color, and the high quality is gone.
If you don't know if you don't compare, you will be shocked when you compare it, and some "other steaks" will not have clear marbling, fresh meat color and white fat.
Certain other steaks 👇
All three types of "quality steaks" have passed strict testing procedures, and all have entry inspection and quarantine certificates:
Swipe up and down to view the test and quarantine certificate
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The classic parts have a good taste
Grain-fed marbling is clear
There are more than 20 kinds of beef parts, but there are not many suitable for steak.
Each part of the steak has a different texture and cooking style due to its muscle structure, amount of exercise and fat distribution.
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This time, we will prepare 2 parts of steak: grain-fed eye meat, grain-fed tendons, and a snowflake beef. Enjoy three different delicious experiences at once!
1. Australian grain-fed eye steak
It is one of the three classic parts, characterized by very little fascia, firm meat, tough taste, and slightly more fat.
It has a delicate, sweet and juicy taste, and you will smell quite enticing aromas when frying the steak.
It is quite suitable for the first time to try steak, whether it is a family gathering, a banquet guests, is the best choice for taste and reputation.
When cooking eye steak, it is often recommended to use the method of quick frying at high temperatures.
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2. Australian selection of snowflake steak
Snowflake steak is not a fixed part. It is usually the part of the high-quality Wagyu or other top beef breed that has a distinctly evenly distributed fat texture.
It has delicate flesh that melts in your mouth and has a delicious and unique taste.
The oil is rich but not greasy, with a first-class taste and a high fat content that keeps it tender during cooking. Especially suitable for the elderly and children.
In view of the tenderness of snowflake steak, it is recommended to use low-temperature slow frying or fast high-temperature sealing and frying to avoid fat loss caused by overcooking and affecting the taste.
3. Argentine grain-fed tendon steak
The main one is more lean meat and less fat.
Not only is the meat more tender, but there is also a tender tendon in the middle, and it has a little crispy after frying, which makes the whole steak have a richer chewing layer.
Tendon steak is also suitable for quick frying or grilling, but it has a firmer texture that allows you to adjust the cooking time to ensure that the inside is cooked to the desired level without being too hard.
Selected imported beef
Derived from Angus cattle
Good steak comes from good cows. Among the breeds of cattle, the Angus cow is very famous because it is really delicious.
Huamuxian selects Angus cattle from Australia and Argentina, which are destined to become "steak stars", and exercise their muscles every day.
Therefore, each steak is a good beef with smooth muscle lines and fat and lean, and it is the existence that can make people "full of blood" after eating one bite!
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Single-piece vacuum packaging, full cold chain transportation, minus 18 degrees low temperature lock freshness, the nutrition and meat flavor are firmly locked, so that each piece of steak is always in the best condition, fresh as the first sight.
Unboxed shot 👇
As a good source of protein, beef is an ideal ingredient for children, the elderly, pregnant women, fat loss or body management, without any other ingredients, enjoy the deliciousness of every bite with peace of mind!
Such a high-quality steak is now a great value for a limited time:
299 yuan to get 13 pieces, and also get a cast iron pot! If you don't need a pot, you can choose 13 pieces and get 2 sirloin steaks, and the single slice is as low as 19.94 yuan!
You can get a plate of steak for less than 20 yuan, and what more bicycle~
Huamu fresh star steak, poke picture to buy▼
Frying steak with attention to detail
More fancy tricks to unlock
Steak is really friendly to cooking, as long as you master the basic frying skills, you can also instantly transform into a steak expert in the circle of friends.
Fry the steak until golden brown on both sides, sprinkle with salt and pepper at will, the fat and meat are perfectly blended, and every bite is full of happiness.
The steak is served hot, while its muscle fibers are still happily releasing full of juice.
Take a bite of it, and the tenderness and deliciousness will make your soul jump on the tip of your tongue!
When frying steak, though, be sure to pay attention to the details!
Defrosting is a science, and if it is handled well, the steak is expected to be transformed into a mouth-watering "star dish" on a frying pan!
Do not unpack and thaw the frozen steak or throw it in a basin of water to thaw, as this will destroy the cell structure in the steak and cause serious loss of juice, which will directly affect the taste.
The correct thawing posture should look like this:
When thawing, you need to put the steak in the refrigeration layer in advance and thaw it for 24 hours, or unpack it for about 2 hours at room temperature, brew it with room temperature water for 20 minutes to thaw, then tear the package, and use kitchen paper to absorb the surface moisture of the steak!
Finally, I will teach you a few easy-to-learn but amazing steak cooking methods~
1. Steak sandwich
A mix of Western-style fast food convenience and steak delicacy is definitely a "little luck" in the tired days of migrant workers!
The roasted toast slices are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, tightly wrapping the golden, burnt, tender and juicy steak, as if talking about a cross-border love affair and sparking delicious sparks.
This bite of the stomach, wake up our sleeping soul in the morning, heal the hard work of the day late at night, and the decorated three violet flowers also add a little mood to the dull day~
2. Volcanic steak rice
You can also concoct the signature of the yakiniku restaurant at home, "Volcano Steak Rice"!
On a steaming plate, the steak stands majestically like a volcano, and the egg yolk looks like a crater erupting at any moment.
The fragrant gravy that overflows along the perimeter is like a hot lava surrounded by plump rice grains, and it is a feast for the eyes and tastes!
There's nothing quite like munching on meat, and it's so satisfying with a handmade soul sauce!
3. Steak vegetables
If you like black pepper steak, don't miss this paper-wrapped steak vegetable!
The beef is charred on the outside and tender on the inside, full of burnt aroma and tenderness. The air fryer is less oil and low fat, so you can enjoy the food while taking care of your health.
This steak and seasonal vegetable meal is not complicated, it is simple and fast, and it is a healthy choice for people who control weight~
4. Steak Rubik's Cube
Skillfully use steak, you can also make a high-value afternoon tea, send a circle, and praise it every minute! Important anniversaries and festivals have a sense of ceremony, and the atmosphere is directly full!
The clever combination of mango and steak, two seemingly unrelated elements, is amazing. Show off your skills when friends get together, this is a refreshing and creative food~
The operation is not complicated: steak and mango are cut into pieces and arranged into a Rubik's Cube Building~, how to make mango flowers and avocado flowers, the steps will be seen at a glance~
Now Lilac's house still has a limited time group price, which is worth it:
299 yuan to get 13 slices, and also get a cast iron pot! 13 slices without a pot can be selected to get 2 more sirloin steaks, and a single slice is as low as 19.94 yuan!
For less than 20 yuan a piece of quality steak, how can steak lovers miss it!
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bibliography
[1] "The Difference Between Raw Cut Steak and Conditioned Steak", Zhou Guanghong, Meat Research, No. 11, 2017
[2] ZHANG Miao, JIA Hongfeng, ZHANG Zhenyu, et al.Research status of steak quality recognition technology in mainland China[J].Food Industry,2023,44(02):175-180.
[3] Qab/T 5442-2020 牛排
[4] QB/T 5443-2020 Steak Quality Grade
[5] Kong Lingxuan, Li Yaokun, Sun Baoli, et al.Research progress on beef quality under grain-fed and grass-fed conditions[J].Chinese Journal of Animal Ecology, 2018, 39(10):6.
[6] Revealing the types and characteristics of common steaks.China Food News (2023-06-08-06 edition)
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