Cooking Tips and Healthy Steak Recipes

Beef dishes are very high in nutrients such as proteins, minerals and essential amino acids. Nutritional research shows that beef has over 10 vital nutrients that support the building of the body’s tissues and which aids in the proper functioning of the body’s systems. Beef dishes are also good because a small amount makes you feel full. But if you eat too much or fail to cook it in a healthy manner, there might be side effects. The good news is that there are perfectly healthy steak recipes for supper, lunch, dinner and even for snacks.

Steak is one of the oldest and healthiest meals for all human beings. Beef steak is eaten in different forms by different people in different regions. However, even though steak is naturally healthy, the method of cooking it matters a lot, as improper cooking of steak can reduce its nutritional value to the body.

The first and most important cooking tip is to ensure that you do not overcook the steak. This is a tricky concept, because improperly cooked meat has some adverse health effects. You should ensure that you cook the meat until it is tender and brown.

Secondly, you should make the proper choice of the steak cut. There are different types of steak cuts (estimated to be more than 29) and it is not always easy to choose that which fits your interests and needs, especially if you do not know the unique characteristics of each. The cuts include filet, round steak, rib eye and T-bone.

The filet is the tenderest beef cut. Round steak is cut from the rump and is the best for grilling and it is, in most cases, the cheapest cut compared to the price of other steaks. The rib eye steak is cut from lingissimus muscle and, compared to filet, is less tender; but it has more fat. The T-bone steak is a superior steak and is cut with tenderloin and filet on either side of the bone.

In addition to these beef cuts, you should also make the proper choice of side dishes, such as legumes, vegetables and salads. Fresh herbs are very good for one's health. They are used because they add flavor and nutrition to steaks. The vegetables that you can add include peas, onions, carrots and spinach. You can also add dairy products such as sour cream or cheese.