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A Comprehensive Guide To Every Cut Of Beef

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Stir Fry

Flank steak may be on the tougher side, but it's a lean choice of meat, which makes it very popular for stir fries. Slicing across the grain helps relax the muscle fibers, and the meat comes out best when cooked quickly over a high heat anyway. You can marinate the meat beforehand to make it even more tender. Just don't overcook it, otherwise it will become rubbery and chewy. Flank is also a popular choice for steak fajitas, although skirt steak is a worthy competitor. 


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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!