Picanha steak comes from the top of the rump area of the cow, which is why it’s sometimes referred to as a rump cap. This piece of steak has a fat cap that covers its full length and typically stays…
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Photo by Erin Pawlicki licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Cooking lobster seems a bit trickier than it is, which is why a lot of people love to eat it but shy away from cooking it themselves. When you order lobster…
Nutrition might not be the first thing you think of when you’re digging into a big plate of T-bone steak. This steakhouse favorite is huge, beefy, and tasty, making it a menu staple. But if you’re on the path to…
Flat iron steak comes from the chuck area of the cow, right where the shoulder sits. Interestingly, it used to be practically unusable in the steak industry because of how muscular it is. After all, this area of the body…
Strip steak is a primary option on most steakhouse menus, fitting right up there with ribeye, T-bone, and porterhouse. Interesting fact: Strip steak is also included in T-bone and porterhouse steaks, taking up one side of the bone while tenderloin…
It’s hard to resist a delicious, tender, and juice filet mignon. This piece of beef cut from the very best part of the tenderloin is one of the most prized options for people who love upscale steak dishes. It crisps…
A hefty cut of porterhouse steak on your plate is enough to make your mouth start watering immediately. Like most beef, it’s rich in protein, has no carbs, and can be part of a balanced diet. But, digging into detailed…
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…
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…
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…