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A Comprehensive Guide To Every Cut Of Beef

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Eye Of Round, Bottom Round, Top Round

Because beef round is on the leaner, tougher side, it actually makes an ideal meat for everyone's favorite dried meat product: beef jerky! Eye of round is the most popular cut for this because it's the most tender with minimal interior fat. It's also easy to slice and on the cheaper side. If you can't find eye of round, you can always substitute bottom round (the least tender but still tastes great) or top round (similar to bottom, more tender). 


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Looking for an easy snack or party appetizer? These little beef pockets are a pinch!

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Water

 Filling:

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup tomato sauce

 Method

  1. Mix flour, sugar, salt, milk, and water in a pan, and mix until you form a dough.
  2. In a saucepan, heat a splash of olive oil and add the onion. Cook on medium-high until onion has softened.  
  3. Add the ground beef, and add the salt, water, and tomato sauce. When the meat has browned, remove from heat. 
  4. Dust a flat surface with flour, and roll out the dough into a flat sheet. 
  5. Use a ramekin or cup to cut out circles. 
  6. Add a dollop of beef-tomato mixture to the center of each circle. 
  7. Pinch the dough into a little pocket.
  8. Bake in the oven at 350° F for 15 minutes.
  9. Enjoy!