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…
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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…
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…
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…
Renowned as perhaps the most desirable and most tender of cuts, Filet Mignon is sought-after for good reason. With a name that means “cute filet” in French, Filet is in fact known for its rounded, chunky and tall appearance. This…
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…
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 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…
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…
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%)…
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…