Drying out your meat to create jerky is an ancient cooking process that increases the shelf-life of the meat and adds a delicious and unique flavor and texture to your steak. While most people typically purchase their beef jerky at the store, you can also make it in your oven. To create beef jerky, you'll have to marinate the meat first, then cook the beef for a long time at a low

If your taste buds need a little excitement, then a blackened steak is a good way to spice up your summer grilling. Blackened steak is a lean cut that is cooked on very high heat in a skillet. The blackening process sears the outside of the meat with a caramelized coating. It is usually done with a spicy Cajun style seasoning in a cast iron skillet.

Flat iron steak is a faithful favorite for many meat lovers. It’s lean, inexpensive, and a cinch to cook. And when seared to a flavorful finish, it's practically indistinguishable from pricier cuts like ribeye and New York strip. After marinating and seasoning the steaks to your liking, throw them on the grill over medium heat. Proceed to cook them until they're perfectly browned and

Diced beef is a great addition to many delicious dishes. From stews and soups to pizzas and empanadas, it can add a dose of protein and flavor to various cultural staples. When it comes to cooking your beef, searing and sautéing are the most common practices. The former involves quickly cooking the outside of the meat, while the latter is similarly fast but with the goal of cooking the

If you love liver and onions, learn to make the classic dish at home or find a new way to enjoy the meat. For tender liver and onions, cook bacon until it's crisp and sauté onions in the drippings. Bake the liver with the onions and bacon until it's tender. If you want a faster but flavorful way to prepare liver, stir-fry it with Italian seasoning or marinate the meat and toss it on the

Marinades are used to make steak more tender and flavorful. The sweet and salty flavors of the marinade meld with the meat as it marinates in the refrigerator. When it's time to cook the steak, the results will be juicy and fragrant. Read on for information on how to marinate a steak and three delicious marinade recipes.

Chuck roast is a thick cut of meat that comes from the shoulder of the cow. It has a rich, delicious flavor that makes it a classic dish for a home-cooked meal. Prep, season, and brown your meat over a stove for a juicy, soft roast. For tender, pull-apart meat, you can either slow cook or oven cook the roast.

Corned beef and cabbage is especially tender and juicy when prepared in a slow cooker. Using a crock pot is one of the easiest methods you can use to prepare this dish, which is otherwise a little complicated. Corned beef and cabbage is the perfect dish to make on St. Patrick's day, or any time of year when you're in the mood for something hearty.

Chicken fried steak with country gravy is classic comfort food. It's a great choice for a hearty dinner when your budget is tight, since the cut of steak used is cheap and tasty. See step one to start frying.

Italian meatballs are a hearty addition to a variety meals. There are many different recipes and out there and, often, people struggle with finding the right one for them. Here is a classic recipe for baked Italian meatballs that can also be used to make Cormier style meatloaf with the simple change of how you shape the meat before baking it.