Steak?

mpeace1406

Hi everyone! I've always disliked steak until last Friday when out of desperation I decided to try my aunt's London broil and LOVED it! So now apparently I like steak. As long as it's well-done that is.

Since I am new to the steak world, I was wondering if it is something I should start incorporating into my diet, or should I just stay away from it? I'm really clueless on the nutritional value of it.

Also, if it is a good choice, does anyone have any good recipes to cook it? I really only have access to a George Foreman grill.

Thanks!!

I_give_it_2_u_str8

a medium-rare t-bone with a glass of wine. thats all you need to know.

End6ame

Hi everyone! I've always disliked steak until last Friday when out of desperation I decided to try my aunt's London broil and LOVED it! So now apparently I like steak. As long as it's well-done that is.

Since I am new to the steak world, I was wondering if it is something I should start incorporating into my diet, or should I just stay away from it? I'm really clueless on the nutritional value of it.

Also, if it is a good choice, does anyone have any good recipes to cook it? I really only have access to a George Foreman grill.

Thanks!!

Steak is great! Many people will warn you about saturated fat, but as a result of my research and experience, these people are wrong. Fat is good for you, even saturated fat. My cholesterol and triglyceride levels are better on my higher fat diet than they ever were on a low fat diet.

Know that home cooked well done and 5 star resultant well done are not typically the same thing. Home cooked well done is typically over cooked. As far as recipes I would just try out different marinades and you can pair steak with just about any side.

jmruef

I love steak. I get grumpy if I don't get red meat once in a while. :laugh: It's nothing you *have* to incorporate into your lifestyle, but if you like it, why not?

Just made a "hash" on Monday night with leftover steak and potatoes - cut them up into fine pieces and pan fry with a little bit of olive oil and steak spices. SO nummy...

ddecarr

Stay with leaner cuts, filet mignon etc., and portion control. A good portion is 4-6 ozs. No 16 oz porterhouses!! Also watch the marinades don't add too much sodium. They are typically loaded with it!!

boopiejones

if you liked the well done london broil, you'll love a real steak. i agree with the medium rare t bone idea.

all a good cut of meat needs is a little salt and pepper.

fresh&easy has a really good premarinated carne asada. it would be super easy to cook on your george foreman, slice and stick into some tortillas...

crickettm

a medium-rare t-bone with a glass of wine. thats all you need to know.

Now your talkin'.....

bigislandgrrl

Last meal : 8oz Lean Filet Mignon, seared and blackened, RARE with a small baked potato and asparagus. I have this at least once a week, as a matter of fact I had it with organic mac and cheese for dinner last night!

Rae6503

T-bones are the best but pricey. For his birthday, once I bought my husband a $25 T-bone. It was ****ing amazing.

However, sirloin is pretty good and usually more affordable. A while back I searched the internet for the key to good grilled steak (George Forman would probably be the same as an outside grill). They said to let the steak reach room temp before cooking (so yes, leave it out for a half hour or so). I like it best simple, with just salt and pepper "rubbed" in (I use a wooden spoon instead of my hands). You can also use Mrs. Dash steak blend, my husband like Worcestershire. You'll have to play with your grill to figure out how long to cook it. Then when it's done, let it sit for 5 minutes before eating so the juices can be absorbed back into the meat.

reeldancer

I have a delmonico in the fridge right now covered in onions and garlic. Will throw on the grill around 6:30. YUM

frugalmomsrock

I love steak. I usually have filet with no bacon as it's always nicely trimmed. I do like London Broil too, but I am selective because some of the stores here don't trim it as well as what I like it.

I usually just grill mine, but I've also high temp baked London Broil several times, and it's great too. Easy-just rub the dry seasonings on it (garlic, pepper, onion powder, etc). Bake at 450 for about 30 minutes. I use a roasting pan (so it has a wire rack), and flip about half way through. I don't cook it 30 minutes since I like it a little more rare...

I eat steak probably 3-5 times a month.

aubry87

Technically you dont need any seasoning for steak, but I like to use fresh minced garlic & fresh cracked pepper. I just rub it on & cook. But I like mine damn near bloody. You just cant beat a rare steak & glass of red wine. Man, now Im hungry!

aj_rock

Just go easy on the steak sauces. Get a decent rub or some spices and you're good to go!

mpeace1406

Oh man, I am officially craving one after all of these good ideas!!! I'm lovin' all these suggestions!

TheDeviation

Highly depends on the cut and what kid of diet you're doing. I eat steak for lunch 3-4 days a week. But I'm also not trying to lose weight.

Calories Carbs Fat Protein Fiber Sodium
Generic - Boneless Beef Eye of Round Steak, 9 oz 438 0 9 72 0 99

The cut I eat is round steak which is a very lean cut. It will require some marinade or tenderizing to be worth eating. And if you like it well done, it will likely be rubber.

dfborders

You don't have to incorporate it but I don't see where it would hurt for a treat once in awhile. I am not a big red meat eater by choice - no moral or dieatary issue. But once in a while I want a really good steak. Like others mentioned you can marinade if you like - just remember to add the marinade to your calorie counter. Also, portion is a big deal with steaks. We get really nice steaks in the meat department but usually they are so big that we cut them in half or 3s. Whatever you don't use you can freeze for another day. If you don't want to marinade we love to add garlic powder (lots), onion powder, salt and pepper. Steak goes great with a nice big garden salad. YUM!!

joejccva71

I usually buy Top Round from the supermarket and get the butcher to cut me about 5lbs or so. I go home, cut it up into 6oz portions and freeze them. Top Round is very lean, and I love it.

FabCheeky

I eat steak as often as I can afford it. It's GREAT. (I'm a rare to med. rare girl, though.) I eat 6 to 10 ounces depending on the cut of the meat and how hungry I am. (For this reason among many, Paleo diet styles rock my socks.)

taso42_DELETED

Steak good!

You might discover that it's even better when it's cooked medium or rare...

Lizmhoughton

I love my steak grilled with Montreal seasoning!!!! I just tried it on pork chops lastnight, that stuff is absolutely delicious! I just use the dry seasoning, and a little bit goes a long way!

CakeFit21

Bloody as hell, please. With only salt and pepper.

hosegirl

We raise our own beef, chicken and pork. So we know what goes into the meat. I use dLife website for receipes. It is a great site to get low fat and or low carb receipes.

mauryr

Last Friday, Amex sent me a gift card to "The Palm" restaurant (a fancy joint in LA), so I went. I blew the whole $50 on one steak: a 14 oz filet mignon, medium rare. Ooooh my lord, one of the best steaks I've ever had. After eating all 14 oz of beefy wonderment, I'd have had another one if they offered.

(And I was still under my calorie goal.)

lauralou23

I love my steak grilled with Montreal seasoning!!!! I just tried it on pork chops lastnight, that stuff is absolutely delicious! I just use the dry seasoning, and a little bit goes a long way!

^^AGREED!^^
If you are just learning to make a steak then I would go with a sirloin and the Montreal seasoning by GrillMates is THE BEST I use it on turkey burgers too!
I used to HATE steak until a few summers ago when my boyfriend at the time had me try his... It's like a whole new world of taste! Now I love a Medium Rare Filet with a sweet potato! Yummmmmy!