Top tips for buying meat
From planning your recipe to choosing a cut, here are our top tips on shopping for meat and choosing a great steak.
What beef to use for stroganoff
With its succulent beef and creamy, rich sauce, beef stroganoff is a family dinner favourite – when you get the recipe right. Here’s how it’s done.
What are the best cuts of steak in the supermarket?
Every delicious steak starts with a good cut of meat. But with a plethora of names that vary from around the world, it can be difficult to choose the right cut – especially if you’re trying to match it to a recipe from a different country. Check out our guide to steak cuts and enjoy some rare – and well done – advice.
Steak School’s 10 Most Popular Reads Of 2021
What was the most popular article of 2021? Find out as we dive into the topics and trends that made Steak School the ultimate beef education platform this year.
What are the best cuts of beef for stew?
A hearty beef stew is both a tasty and affordable dinner option. This is the time to use cheaper cuts as they turn into melt-in-your-mouth pieces of beef once cooked over a long time.
Steak School’s Guide to the Best Steakhouses in Australia
From the Top End to the Apple Isle, Out West, to Over East – here are the 20 top spots to dine out on superb cuts of Australian beef.
The best beef dishes to make for your Christmas holiday table
‘Tis the season for large meats. Roast turkey, glazed ham, porchetta…this
is a truly excellent time of year for meat lovers. Of course, here at Steak School we welcome the holidays in the best way we know: by cooking up a lot of beef.
What makes the perfect steak sandwich?
Steak sandwiches are a dish steeped in tradition. But what separates a thick, moreish slice of heaven from a limp slab of disappointment?
What cut of beef is a cube roll?
There are plenty of beef cuts that are inexpensive, versatile and packed with flavour. Try these lesser known but just as tasty cuts of beef.
What is the best cut for roast beef?
Roast beef is a family favourite – all it requires is picking the right cut and letting the oven do the hard work. Here are a few tips that will help you put the perfect roast on the table.
How to reverse sear the perfect medium-rare steak
Reverse searing really is the best way to cook a perfect medium-rare steak every time. Watch our video and learn how it’s done.
A guide to lesser known beef cuts and the best ways to cook them
There are plenty of beef cuts that are inexpensive, versatile and packed with flavour. Try these lesser known but just as tasty cuts of beef.
Why Sous Vide Produces a Better Steak
Sous vide cooking might sound fancy, but it is much simpler than it sounds. Learn how to sous vide and why it produces a better steak.
The Top 3 Meat Thermometers As Recommended By Pitmaster Adam Roberts
Which meat thermometer should you invest in? Here are pitmaster Adam Robert’s top three meat thermometer recommendations across all budgets.
What’s the difference between jerky and biltong?
Although jerky and biltong are often mistaken as the same tasty beef snack, these two on-the-go treats are actually very different.
Video: What’s the best way to reverse sear a steak? Oven VS Barbecue
There’s two ways you can reverse sear your steak: oven and barbecue. We’ve broken down each method so choose your weapon and give it a go.
The Best Sides for Roast Beef
George from Serial Grillers might be a barbecue master, but it’s the classic roast beef that holds a special place in his heart. George shares his favourite sides for roast beef, including Yorkshire pudding and his nana’s life-changing roast potatoes.
Why you should never cook a steak that has come straight out of the fridge
How long should you get steak out of the fridge before cooking? This tried and tested method will help you to get your steaks to the appropriate level of doneness.
What cut of beef is Delmonico?
The best cut of beef you’ve probably never heard of, find out the origin of the Delmonico steak and the best way to cook it.
Which cuts of steak have the least fat?
Think the tastiest cuts of beef are the fattiest? Not necessarily. Here’s the lowdown on lean and fatty cuts of beef and how to tell the difference.
That red juice on your steak plate isn’t blood
That red meat juice on your plate isn’t what you think it is. Learn about myoglobin in meat and what you can do to keep a steak juicy.
What are the best cuts of beef for slow cooking?
From simple casseroles and stews to more extravagant curries, here are the best cuts of beef for slow cooking.
Why steak lovers flip out over wagyu beef
Most meat aficionados will be familiar with this Japanese beef, but what makes wagyu beef so special? Find out what sets Wagyu apart from the herd.
The best way to defrost steak
What’s the safest way to thaw a steak? Here are the best ways to defrost steak and other cuts of beef – and what not to do.
Why you should always rest your steak after cooking
Does resting steak actually work? Spoiler alert: yes. Here’s why you should always rest your beef after you cook it.
Steak temperature chart
What degree of doneness should you be looking for when cooking steak? Here’s our internal cooking temperature guide for rare, medium rare and well done beef.
The best beef winter warmer recipes
From beef stroganoff to braised brisket, these piping hot, hearty, rich and meaty recipes will wrap you in a cosy blanket all winter long.
Is it a cardinal sin to freeze steak?
Can you freeze beef without affecting the quality? The answer is yes – but follow these rules to ensure your steak doesn’t turn to mush when you defrost it.
How to cook steak like an expert on the campfire
Does steak taste better when cooked over an open fire? (Yes it does.)
What beef to use for stir fry
Use the right cut of beef when whipping up a stir fry and the results will give you melt in your mouth texture and flavour.
Which cut of beef should I use in a curry?
Curries can be made from a diverse range of ingredients, but beef takes the crown for us. Here are the best cuts of beef to use in a mouth-watering curry.
Beef marbling: Everything you need to know
What is beef marbling all about? Learn about the different grades of steak marbling and how to cook it at home – without ruining it.
How to cook and eat bone marrow at home
Does the idea of eating bone marrow intimidate you? If you are intrigued about this fancy dish, learn how to eat and cook bone marrow at home.
How to smoke a brisket: Tips from a barbecue grand champion
Here are Chef Adrian from Double Barrel BBQ’s expert tips on how to cook a winning brisket at home.
What cut of beef is tri tip and how do you cook it?
Want to smoke a brisket but don’t have the time? Tri tip might be your new best friend.
How a brand renowned for seafood built an award-winning steakhouse
This family thrived in the seafood business, then came to serve up some of the best steaks in Australia.
What bone-in does for your steak
Let’s settle a score. Does steak tastes better with the bone left in or is just for presentation? Find out if bone-in is really better.
The Ultimate Wine Guide For Beef Lovers
Which wine goes well with which beef? Melbourne-based sommelier Mike Rapajic breaks down everything you need to know about beef and wine pairings in this helpful guide.
How long does ground beef last in the fridge?
Has your mince meat been left in the fridge too long? Find out how long raw and cooked beef mince lasts in the fridge and how you can tell if your meat has gone bad.
The “Perfect” Steak Preparation
What’s the best way to cook steak? We asked four steak experts – a fourth generation farmer, a food operations manager of a steakhouse, a private dining chef and a home cook steak aficionado – to find out how they prepare a knockout steak.
What cut of beef is picanha and how do you cook it?
If rib-eye is the king of meats, then we’re about to introduce you to the queen. Read on to learn all about picanha.
What’s the difference between Australian and US beef?
How does Australian beef compare to beef from the United States? Discover the difference between grass-fed and grain-fed and learn how meat is graded.
What’s so good about dry aged beef?
What’s so good about dry aged beef? Learn how dry aging works, the benefits of eating it and how to have a high-end steakhouse experience at home.
What are the health benefits of eating beef?
Beef is an important part of our diet, and not just because it tastes delicious. Learn all about the benefits of beef, and just how much we should be eating each day.
The ultimate guide to beef sausages and how to cook them
If you’ve got a soft spot for snags, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s in your beef sausages, as well as the best ways to cook them.
What is Angus beef and why is it in so many burgers?
What is Angus beef, and how is it different to other types of beef?
