Grass fed steak - how to prepare it?

Question

I've recently switched to grass-fed cow for it's greater health benefits. I know this contains less fat than the corn-fed, thus less marbling - and I have noticed that once cooked (we typically grill) that it becomes very tough. The taste is still great, but cutting it is like sawing into concrete.

Any tips for preparing grass-fed steak so it stays tender?

Answer 1

as you said it has less marbeling. dry cooking methods will make it tough and rubbery. if you want to prepare it and have it tender you'll have to do one of two things. switch to a moist cooking method like braising or learn to enjoy a raw steak. the health benifits of eating grass fed beef are there, and not just because of lower fat levels. however the preperation is a much mure complicated and difficult procedure than with normal grain fed beef. you will most likely never be able to duplicate the tenderness of a cornfed steak on the grill. But if you do, hook me up with the secret.
edit: marinades will help some, meat tenderizers do work. however it will be hard to get the steak to the level of tenderness you expect from past experiences with cornfed. if you mariniade too long you will end up with a mushy mess, not long enough and you just have the same problem. most tropical fruits have natural meat tenderizers in them (papaya, mango, guava etc..) or you could go for synthetic ones like baking powder, which work but may impart a flavor on the beef. just whatever you use dont let it sit for too long or will ruin the steak.,

Answer 2

Try marinading in a chimichuri sauce and then cook on the grill.

Answer 3

Marinade, marinade, marinade!!!

Answer 4

challenging step. try searching into yahoo. just that can help!