T bone steak, tomahawk steak, scotch fillet, tenderloin filet, Coulotte steak, sirloin steak, filet mignon, hanger steak, porterhouse — the list goes on and on for steak cuts and types of steak. Is there really that much of a difference…
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There are many cuts of steak that come from one cow, and they all exude beefy flavor that works for different types of cooking and recipes. One lesser-known steak is the coulotte roast, which comes from the sirloin area of…
If you’ve ever been to a steak restaurant and saw a massive slab of sizzling steak with a long bone hanging out its side brought to a table, you probably saw a tomahawk steak. The bones attached to the meat…
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…
What is flat iron? Is grilled flat iron steak easy to cook? If you’re new to the world of flat iron steak, what it’s used for, and how to cook it, this guide will set you on the right track.…
Are you looking for a new steak to add to your repertoire of meals? If so, you might have heard of the filet medallion but aren’t quite sure what it is. This cut is one of the lesser-known steak cuts,…
One of the qualities that we at Steak University love most about a gourmet Chicago Steak Company steak is its versatility and ability to accommodate various cooking styles. From the outdoor BBQ to indoor stovetop grills, a high quality, gourmet steak, such…
Photo by Kurman Communications, Inc. licensed under CC BY 2.0 BUTCHER’S BRIEF: Look for center cut filet when possible. Taken from the center of the tenderloin, a “center cut” filet will help in delivering uniform cooking and restaurant-worthy presentation.
Photo by Jill Shih licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 Butcher’s Brief: Skirt steak is the diaphragm muscle. This cut of beef is frequently used in traditional Southwest grilling. Richly marbled skirt steaks have robust flavor, but must be cut against the grain to ensure…
A steak dinner that you can cook alongside fresh vegetables, leaving a quick and easy one-pan dinner with little cleanup involved? Count us in! Using a sheet pan, top sirloin from Chicago Steak Company, and your favorite steak-loving vegetables, you…
Photo by woodleywonderworks licensed under CC BY 2.0 Grab your best cut of top sirloin steak and gather the ingredients below to create this one-of-a-kind steak meal that will leave everyone in the family coming back for more. Topped with a crispy,…
If there’s one thing that makes steak even better than it already is, it’s potatoes. Potatoes and steak are one of the most iconic duos, just like peanut butter and jelly. There are more innovative ways to have potatoes with…
At Chicago Steak Company, our goal is to make our steaks work for you in whatever ways you and your family want to enjoy them! Thanks to our friends over at ThermoWorks, we’re introducing you to a brand new…