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Beef Roast Trussing Guide

Have you ever picked up a beef roast — or chicken or pork, for that matter — from the grocery store or a local butcher that’s been tied with string both lengthwise and widthwise? If so, you’ve found a trussed…

cooked tomahawk steak in cast iron skillet

How to Cook Tomahawk Steak

In the world of steak, there’s virtually no beef cut that’s as eye-catching and dominating as the rustic, meaty dry aged tomahawk. Tomahawk steak is easily one of a food photographer’s most prized pieces of meat, practically coming to life…

sirloin steak

How to Cook Sirloin Steak

Top sirloin steak is a steakhouse staple. But what makes it so special? For starters, several cuts of steak come from the sirloin area of a cow, so there’s plenty of sirloin to go around. Therefore, it isn’t the priciest…

cooked ribeye steak

How to Cook Ribeye Steak

There are few steaks as well-known as a ribeye. This flavorful cut is one of the most common to find at your favorite steakhouse. It stands out on its own with a complementing side dish, like baked tomato or grilled…

New York Strip vs Ribeye Steak, Compared

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…

seasoned coulotte roast

What Is Coulotte Roast?

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…

What Is a Tomahawk Steak?

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…

Pan Seared Steak

Pan Fried Steak – A Go-To Cooking Method

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…

Tenderloin Filet with Mashed Cauliflower

Photo by Kurman Communications, Inc. licensed under CC BY 2.0 Tenderloin Filet – Nutritional Facts Per Serving (1 filet, based on 2 servings, based on a 2,000-calorie daily diet) Nutrient Amount (% Daily Value (DV)) Calories 350 (18%) Total Fat 22g (28%) Saturated Fat…

Grilled Thai Coconut-Lime Skirt Steak

Photo by Jill Shih licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 Grilled Thai Coconut-Lime Skirt Steak – Nutritional Facts Per Serving (Approx. 3.25 oz Cooked Steak with Marinade, Based on a 2,000-Calorie Daily Diet) Nutrient Amount (% DV) Calories 270 Total Fat 18g (23%) Saturated Fat…

Grilled Bone-In Ribeye with Herb Butter

Photo by Elsie Hui licensed under CC BY 2.0 Grilled Bone-In Ribeye with Herb Butter – Nutritional Facts Per Serving (Approx. 20 oz Cooked Ribeye with Herb Butter, Based on a 2,000-Calorie Daily Diet) Nutrient Amount (% DV) Calories 1,120 Total Fat 85g (109%)…

Grilled BBQ Meatloaf

Photo by jeffreyw licensed under CC BY 2.0 Grilled BBQ Meatloaf – Nutritional Facts Per Serving (Approx. 1 Slice or 6 oz Cooked, Based on a 2,000-Calorie Daily Diet) Nutrient Amount (% DV) Calories 410 Total Fat 27g (35%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol…