Steak is a hotly-debated food. Is it too fatty and too cholesterol-filled to be healthy for the heart? Or do all the minerals and vitamins it includes outweigh the other stuff? Contrary to popular belief, red meat has several…
Author: Derek Jacobson
With over a decade spent writing about steak, grilling, and the fine art of flame-kissed perfection, Derek is on a lifelong quest to master the ribeye—because good things come to those who sear. When not typing up tips or testing marinades, you'll find them chasing the elusive perfect crust on their favorite cut: the mighty ribeye.
Photo by Chan Walrus licensed under Pexels Photo License A hearty steak with an ice-cold beer is what’s for dinner. But, with so many options for each, how do you know what beers go well with steak (yes, it’s possible…
Credits: Robspinella via Wikimedia Commons and Jun Seita via Flickr One of the most pressing questions for any steak lover: What’s better? Prime rib or filet mignon? Our answer: They’re both amazing cuts that are sure to delight you and…
It’s always the season for delicious steak, but grilling season is a steak lover’s dream. A charcoal or gas grill allows for a flavor you just can’t get by other means, especially when it comes to steak tips. These smaller,…
Some steak recipes call for marinating a steak before cooking it. This method does take more time than pulling steak from the refrigerator and cooking it, so you might naturally wonder if it’s worth the extra time and if it’s…
You’ve bought an incredible ribeye steak, and you’re ready to toss it onto the grill or your favorite cast iron skillet. But, wait! You’re not going to start cooking a ribeye without some steak seasoning, are you? Of course not.…
If you’re looking for a steak that almost resembles a filet mignon but has an even more robust flavor (and will likely save you a few dollars per pound!), then the baseball steak might be your dream come true. Just…
Your dog is part of your family, so of course, you want them to be happy, healthy, and enjoy getting treated once in a while. Dogs and bones seem to go hand-in-hand, with bones being many dogs’ most prized possessions. …
As your go-to source for everything steak, the team at Chicago Steak Company wants to answer a question we get asked often: Is a tenderloin steak the same as a perfect filet mignon? The two cuts appear to be similar…
There are many ways to cook a steak. The reverse sear method is one of our favorites, but since you’re here, it’s probably one you don’t know much about. However, it’s a cooking method that we highly suggest you add…
What Is Chuck Roast? The chuck portion of a cow is in the shoulder area, right above the brisket and in front of the rib. This area is heavily exercised because it contains the muscles for the front legs. Therefore,…
Few steaks come close to the flavors and tenderness of top cuts of steak like the ribeye and filet mignon. Ribeye has long been known to steak lovers as the epitome of steak flavor they crave. The filet mignon is…
When it comes to knowing the difference in cuts of steak, not everyone is an expert. That’s okay because Steak University is here to help! It can be confusing choosing the best part of steak to eat, so we’re going…
Once you get the hang of it, steak is actually one of the quickest and easiest foods to cook. Using the traditional cooking methods of grilling or pan-searing, you can cook most steaks under 20 minutes, ready for you to…
When you think of cooking filet mignon, you probably automatically think of sautéing it in a cast-iron skillet with a little bit of butter or bacon drippings. Maybe you think of a perfect bacon wrapped filet cooked in the oven…
Photo by Ernesto Andrade licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 Steak is simple. You throw it on the barbeque or in the oven, flip it over half way through, and when it’s finally done cooking you cut into it and find that it’s grey, chewy,…