I am looking for ideas to use some tough flank steak and not throw what was left away. My wife bought some pre-marinated beef fajita meat that was a store brand type pack. In the past, we have bought these and if a good brand, they make great fajitas and it is something I would do with vegetables on my gas grill with no problem.
This was a very large pack and it was just the two of us, so I cooked a small portion and froze the rest.
The meat was tough and stringy, ( I cut it across the grain, just like I normally do).
The challenge I have right now is that I have about 2 lbs of tough uncooked flank steak in the freezer, and i hate throwing away food.
I am looking for ideas on what to do with it.
Should I just cut it into strips and cook it in a crock pot for hours to tenderize it and use it for bbq beef (just cook it in bbq sauce)? Should I cut it into strips and try to make jerky on a smoker (should be getting one soon)?
I don't have a meat grinder, but have thought about that as well.
My son has two dogs, should I try to make dog food out of it?
Any and all ideas are welcome!
TIA
This was a very large pack and it was just the two of us, so I cooked a small portion and froze the rest.
The meat was tough and stringy, ( I cut it across the grain, just like I normally do).
The challenge I have right now is that I have about 2 lbs of tough uncooked flank steak in the freezer, and i hate throwing away food.
I am looking for ideas on what to do with it.
Should I just cut it into strips and cook it in a crock pot for hours to tenderize it and use it for bbq beef (just cook it in bbq sauce)? Should I cut it into strips and try to make jerky on a smoker (should be getting one soon)?
I don't have a meat grinder, but have thought about that as well.
My son has two dogs, should I try to make dog food out of it?
Any and all ideas are welcome!
TIA
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