How Cooking Healthy Beef From South Carolina Makes All The Difference
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Despite recent price increases, South Carolina beef remains an exceedingly popular protein for families to put dinner on the table.
Local beef from our Palmetto State provides a tasty source of protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins at a variety of price ranges from ground beef to tenderloin filet.
There are a few ways to make cooking healthy beef easier and we at the Palmetto Beef Express are happy to help with a few key strategies for you and your loved ones to enjoy the healthiest cut of South Carolina beef.
First off, choose lean cuts like sirloin or flank steak for everyday meals. Lean cuts have less saturated fat and cholesterol than fattier cuts but usually require slower cooking techniques like grilling, broiling, and baking. These are some of the healthiest ways to cook beef.
You can also make beef healthier by serving it with healthy sides. Vegetables, whole grains, and fruit are all healthy sides that can help to balance out the nutritional content of beef. Try grilling fresh South Carolina grown peaches or slices of South Carolina grown sweet potatoes. Drizzle with real maple syrup just before serving and you have a healthy, delicious meal!
How to choose lean cuts of beef in South Carolina?
If you are looking for a way to support your local community, promote economic development, and eat a healthier diet, then you should buy local beef. The South Carolina Beef Marketing Cooperative is a great resource for finding local beef. To find local beef in your area from our member farms and retailers, click on the “Find Local Beef” tab. There, you’ll see producers listed by state region along with their contact information. You can also find recipes, cooking tips, and news about the benefits of eating local beef.
When cooking with beef, it’s best to select lean cuts for everyday meals. Lean cuts have less saturated fat and cholesterol than fattier cuts like rib-eyes. Excellent choices of lean cuts of beef include:
- Sirloin steak
- Sirloin tip steak
- Tenderloin steak
- Flank steak
- Round steak
- Eye of round roast
- Top round roast
- Bottom round roast
Tips on how to marinate beef
Marinating beef is a terrific way to add flavor and moisture to the meat.
To marinate beef, you will need:
- A large bowl or plastic bag
- Olive oil
- Herbs and spices
- Beef
- In a large bowl or plastic bag, combine the olive oil, herbs, and spices.
- Add the beef to the marinade and turn to coat.
- Marinate the beef in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Preheat the grill, broiler, or oven.
- Remove the beef from the marinade and cook according to your desired doneness.
For a quick and easy marinade to keep on hand, try any brand of Italian salad dressing. Add half a teaspoon of cayenne or chili powder to zest it up. One of our favorites is simply a half-cup of apple cider vinegar, two tablespoons of olive oil, a dash of salt and a dollop of Worcestershire. Mix and match for variety..just remember not to overpower the delicious taste of South Carolina grown beef with you marinade.
