Cheap but tasty steak?
stv1520
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Found a recipe I'd like to try, but it calls for 1 inch thick New York Strips. I looked at my local store and they were $20/pound! Negative on that. Anyway, it's an air fryer recipe so I wouldn't feel right doing expensive steaks in it. What are good alternatives that are way better priced and tasty to?
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Flank steak or skirt steak?3
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Chef_Barbell wrote: »Flank steak or skirt steak?
Sounds good to me. Do you know if they come in 1 inch thickness?0 -
If in doubt, ask the (generally oldest butcher) at the meat counter. These guys often have a surprising amount of knowledge and seldom get to show it off to customers.
Also, remember the cut of meat is not the be-all-end-all...the QUALITY of the piece is just as (and sometimes more) important.4 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »Flank steak or skirt steak?
Sounds good to me. Do you know if they come in 1 inch thickness?
Maybe a sirloin steak might be a better option if you need the thickness. Flank/skirt tends to be thin.6 -
just_Tomek wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Flank steak or skirt steak?
Completely different cut of meat. You would not want to eat a 1" flank or skirt. Not at all.
True that! I replied before noticing the thickness hence me suggesting the sirloin in my next post. 🤷🏼♀️
I agree splurging on a good steak is worth it ultimately.
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nm, I know nothing about meat. Probably shouldn't act like I do...
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Or maybe wait until it goes on sale to try the recipe. The butcher shop near us sells NY strips for 1/2 price when they get to the expiration date.1
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Mmm I love steak but it's so expensive
I only buy flank steak but I only use it for steak tacos and things like that where it gets cut up. Do you have a sams club or costco membership? Probably cheaper there. 3 -
I bought some El cheapo frozen N.Y strip steak at Walmart but I haven't used them yet,the box says 5 steaks so I'm sure they're little,I'd be curious to see the recipe if you don't mind2
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Chuck steak. You braise each side with a little oil you like in your cast iron skillet or big pan. Use as many steaks as you want, I normally use 3. Throw all 3 into the big pot. Add your beef broth or beef bone broth or a combo of both. Season with salt and pepper, seasonings you like. Add as many mushrooms as you want on top of the steaks and I add a combo of shallots and white onions but not sweet onions on the sides of the steaks. Set the temp on 325 or even 300 if you have the time. The slower it cooks the more fork tender. I've roasted as long as 4-5 hours and it's still good. Put the cast iron lid on top. I use an enameled cast iron dutch oven for everything these days.
It's great and it won't break the bank for one meal. Cook some rice and add your cooked chuck steak, broth, mushrooms, shallots on top. It's a wonderful dinner.
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I bought some El cheapo frozen N.Y strip steak at Walmart but I haven't used them yet,the box says 5 steaks so I'm sure they're little,I'd be curious to see the recipe if you don't mind
https://www.myforkinglife.com/perfect-air-fryer-steak-with-garlic-herb-butter/2 -
I bought some El cheapo frozen N.Y strip steak at Walmart but I haven't used them yet,the box says 5 steaks so I'm sure they're little,I'd be curious to see the recipe if you don't mind
https://www.myforkinglife.com/perfect-air-fryer-steak-with-garlic-herb-butter/
Thanks for the recipe. I don't have an air-fryer but I'm thinking chuck steaks or cheaper cuts of meat won't be as tasty in an air-fryer. Low and slow for the win with chuck steaks.2 -
sorry, i can't help with a comparable strip steak
rib eye? i replace with chuck eye. so freakin good1 -
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A boneless rib eye is about the only option my homefolks can think of. The cheaper cuts of meat will be tough as a boot in an air fryer.1
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I've made London broil in my air fryer with decent success. I think it was about 7 minutes per side on the convection broil setting. Should have seared it first, but otherwise it came out okay, if a bit pale looking without the sear.2
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NY steak is available at DollarTree!2
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That recipe actually calls for ribeye, not New York strips.
https://www.smokedbbqsource.com/new-york-strip-vs-ribeye-steak-whats-the-difference/0 -
I bought some El cheapo frozen N.Y strip steak at Walmart but I haven't used them yet,the box says 5 steaks so I'm sure they're little,I'd be curious to see the recipe if you don't mind
https://www.myforkinglife.com/perfect-air-fryer-steak-with-garlic-herb-butter/
Thanks,I'll try this on the NY strips steak👍my absolute favorite is Rib eye( which they also had cheap) but I have to have it grilled! No way I'd try a new recipe with a ribeye so this will do1 -
I agree with the chuck eye...it’s the poor mans ribeye.2
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NY strip0
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Diatonic12 wrote: »I bought some El cheapo frozen N.Y strip steak at Walmart but I haven't used them yet,the box says 5 steaks so I'm sure they're little,I'd be curious to see the recipe if you don't mind
https://www.myforkinglife.com/perfect-air-fryer-steak-with-garlic-herb-butter/
Thanks for the recipe. I don't have an air-fryer but I'm thinking chuck steaks or cheaper cuts of meat won't be as tasty in an air-fryer. Low and slow for the win with chuck steaks.
Yes, chuck is great in the slow cooker or low and slow in the oven like you mentioned above. I made something very similar to that last week. My OH just loves it.0 -
I bought some El cheapo frozen N.Y strip steak at Walmart but I haven't used them yet,the box says 5 steaks so I'm sure they're little,I'd be curious to see the recipe if you don't mind
https://www.myforkinglife.com/perfect-air-fryer-steak-with-garlic-herb-butter/
That link says that she's tried it with skirt steak which you'll have to adjust the cooking time. They don't come in one-inch thickness so it'll probably take around 8 minutes at 400F but keep an eye on it to make sure it's not over or undercooked.1 -
If you are deviating from the thickness of steak called for in the recipe I would use an instant read meat thermometer and this table. If you let your steak rest for 5 minutes before serving keep in mind that the internal temperature will continue to rise while resting.
https://www.certifiedangusbeef.com/kitchen/doneness.php1 -
pork steaks are a great substitute for a beef steak, and much cheaper0
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The fattier the meat the better. I get a thick cut (filet mignon, yum), freeze it, and plop on high in the oil less fryer for 15 to 20 min. the fat gets crispy and it's medium rare.0
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