If you've recently made the switch from grain-fed beef to grass-fed beef, good for you. Grass-fed beef has less total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and calories. Grass-fed livestock are typically hormone free and only given antibiotics for an illness. Grass-fed beef also contains up to five times the heart-healthy Omega-3’s.
But cooking grass-fed beef is different from cooking grain-fed beef. Here are a few tips for cooking grass-fed beef so you can enjoy its natural flavor and health benefits.
Be aware that it's really easy to overcook grass-fed beef. Because it's so low in fat, grass-fed beef is best cooked to medium-rare at the most. Over-cooking grass-fed beef will make the meat tough.
Grass-fed beef should always be cooked at room temperature, so it's good to take it out of the refrigerator at least a half hour prior to cooking.
Because of its low fat content, you may want to add a touch of olive oil to the pan to prevent it from sticking to the pan, or drying out. And make sure the pan is preheated.
Marinating the meat before cooking may also help to guard against excessive drying. Choose flavor enhancers that will simply add moisture, not alter the deliciousness of the beef itself.
With such a low fat content, grass-fed beef will require less cooking time. Once the steak is almost done, remove it from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
Grass-fed beef should always be cooked at a lower temperature than conventional grain-fed beef in order to avoid over-cooking.
Use tongs instead of a fork when turning the steak over to avoid the loss of precious juices.
Enjoy!
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