I think it was Beef chuck comes from the forequarter of the animal consisting of parts of the neck, shoulder blade and upper arm. It's usually used for stewing because it's a bit tough and chewy. So if you braise it for a long time it softens up and is delicious in goulash ect.
I’ve got to agree with you on the flavour, I’ve done the same with left over Chinese food, after two days in the fridge it tasted better, and as for defrosting I’ve found frozen food defrosted in the fridge then cooked in the air fryer tastes so much better, so now I don’t cook anything from frozen 👍
Be aware that rice the next day can be poisonous! People have died by eating leftover takeaway the next day. I know many have us have done it. But you are gambling on it being safe!
I only use the cheaper cuts of steak like that one thinly sliced for stir-fries. I notice Asda did the usual supermarket butcher's trick of hiding the fatty bits underneath.
Think the word you were looking for was tenderiser. It may have helped break down the fibres in the steak, but cheap steak is always going to be chewy. You can't go wrong with Aldi Fillet steak, nearly 3 pound more but very tasty and tender. I can't do chewy steak, puts me right off.
I totally agree. I'd rather save up and buy a good quality steak as a occasional treat. The thought of chewing on a piece of meat puts me off too. and it has to be cooked rare
Interesting video Gareth , maybe that steak could be thinly sliced for a stir fry . Maybe a dry salt brine for couple days or a wet brine , or try tendering with fizzy water or bicarb of soda would help it . Keep up the good work 👍
The Utensil you are talking about is indeed a meat tenderiser, a kitchen must, you can get them in Wood or Metal, (Stainless Steel or Aluminium) I like the Aluminium ones because they are light enough and easier to clean than the wooden ones.
Cheaper cuts of steak need to be cooked in a specific way to stop them be tough when chewing.... cook them to between medium-Rare and Medium, anything under or over that will result in a shortening of the connective tissue, which in cheaper cuts from nearer the legs of the animal will not relax after resting the steak. The cut you have is taken from below the rump nearer the top of the leg, other steaks that need this particular cooking are flat iron and skirt steaks, all these steak are very near the parts used for braising/stewing steak, brisket and featherblade which is why they will always be tougher. but cooked to the right temperature and they are just as good as your prime steaks for tenderness.
I laughed when you mentioned the 'medieval tool' that your mum used. My mum had one too! She used to put the steak in a plasic back and then bash seven bells of s**t out of it. By the time it got in the pan it was as thin as a rasher of bacon! 😆. I bought one of these steaks from Asda today and had it for lunch. I seasoned mine with salt, pepper and chilli flakes. I then grilled it slow and low. It came out lovely! Still a bit chewey though. I'm with you on the Rib-eye. They are my favourite!
I prefer mine cooked a little bit more, to just past the pink, but not overcooked lol £2 for a wee bit of steak isn't that bad though, cheers for taking one for the team again G!
Yes, the Iceland vindaloo does appear to be hotter if left in the fridge and again it gives the components the chance to infuse throughout and impart flavour. It is also very strong. Your reference to a medieval-type hammer with indentations is correct and is used to tenderise the steak before cooking.
Hi Gareth. Thanks for another brill review. That looked great for the price. Could maybe be doing with a tenderiser but can't complain. Keep up the spot on work. Best wishes from Scotland.
My understanding is the market for topside/ silverside joints has dropped so they are producing these cuts as "steak". Problem is they get tougher the more you cook them . Flash frying is the only way.
Good info again Gaz, it's always gonna be chewy for two quid. I had an extra thick cut Ribeye for £5.99 from Lidl last night and it was one of the best steaks I've ever had. For a treat every now and then, I'd recommend it, gorgeous.
Lidl do some lovely steak, I had anemia after a bunch of surgery a a while back and doc recommend I have steak as part of my diet during recovery... wasn't going to argue with him :)
Interesting vid BFG I have a metal tenderizing hammer for cheapo steaks..I dont bother with marinade gunk on it. It must have been chewy if your choppers couldn't deal with the steak. Always take your meat out of the fridge well before cooking it. The Iceland vindaloo curry is very hot cooked from frozen..gave me an uncomfortable time in the loo the next day.
Absolute bargain that for 2 quid mate. I really don't mind steak being chewy at all, it brings out my inner caveman as well as giving me jaw a workout 😁 I'm off to Asda shortly for the weekly shop, i'll be stocking up on some of these. Cheers mate.
Another top video. You should get an award for all the useful info you provide to people who want to eat reasonably well on a budget. With regard to being chewy, back in the 1960's when I was at school I remember our domestic science teacher telling us firmly never to put salt on raw steak because it made the meat tougher. I don't know if it is true, but I've never done so, instead I season it after I have seared it for a couple of seconds each side. As for what sort of steak it is I would say that was a ranch steak - which (as I understand it) is basically a slice of topside, hence the round shape. My current personal favourite is the Aldi 32 day aged or the Lidl 28 day steak. Both are, I believe rump, and like yours they work out at around £2 a pop, however when I can get one I'm also very partial to a nice bit of Filet or indeed a Rib-eye. I've also enjoyed some nice Bavette steaks but they are difficult to get as its really a french cut. Apropos the meat tenderiser I still have one... Happy days.
If you put it in a slow cooker in the morning with seasoning and wrap it in foil it will be like eating butter at dinnertime,i do this with all joints of meat and it works every time .
Great video man, only just found your channel, They took this budget steak off the shelves for a while and i was gutted. Great to see them back, i know what im getting with my shopping this week ...loved the video and subscribed
I always do a Steak Low and Slow with tin foil over top of Pan.Meat is in Panic mode in a searing hot pan unless you want it blood rare or chopped up Flash fry stir fry.I don't season the Steak just the melted butter in the pan and turn it over and baste it with the seasoned butter and juices
More flavour in cheaper cuts Gareth, but obviously more expensive cuts are more tender. I'm with you, my favourite is rib eye, had one last night and it was beautiful.
Have a great holiday and it’s ok to take time with your family x have only found your blog fairly recently so I have lots of content to browse through and keep me going lol
I'm on a diet which consists of 7 steaks a week and my budget won't allow me to but sirloin or any other popular cut. So I've just went and bought these. Good review and to stop it being so chewy there's a thin line of fat that goes hard when fried so just cut that off and jobs a good en. 👍
that was a piece of top rump sometimes called knuckle. not to be confused with rump steak. ive been a butcher for 35 years and no good butcher would sell this cut as a steak.
No matter what you do it will always be chewy. I have a tenderiser mallet and they are good for Sirloin and rump amongst others. It also relaxes them and makes them bigger but thinner. I also have a rolling pin with the same spikes on that works even better. That was a gift and a very welcome one at that. I use it on every steak i cook. As for your steak, it looks like a shoulder cut. These always have more muscle mass in them hence it being chewy. Still good value for £2 and at that price i'd cut it into thin strips and make a jerky out of it in the Ninja. Thats what i use my Ninja for mainly these days. That and 12 minute fozen oven fries. Keep up the good work mate.
@@HarvysHotDeals just go on youtube and look up bbq beef jerky in an air frier. Look at the one that appeals and try it. Thats all i did. Look at the ingredients and if you are happy then give it a go. I don't like it too spicy so mine is a sweeter version. Play with the ingredients to make it more personal to your tastes.
@@HarvysHotDeals No problem at all. Good luck and i hope you find a good recipe that suits. I added whiskey to mine. Gives it an extra depth. Just a small amount though. 😂
I use this for stir fry. If you soak in vinegar before hand (I use red wine vinegar) for 1 1/2 to 2 hrs before. Rinse off then slice thin and stir fry on high heat it is not chewy. The acid in the vinegar relaxes the fibres. It is called velvetising and it is what they do in chinese takeaways to the meat to make it nice and smooth. Try it and you will never turn back. Natalie in Barrow x
@@BaldFoodieGuy we are have been here for a year to renovate a property, leaving in a few weeks. It's been cool to see the submarine. Me and the hubby are surprised we havnt seen you in aldi yet! 😂
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Hi Gareth. The mallet that you are talking about is called a tenderiser, I can remember wooden and metal ones. Old butchers had them when meat was not sold in plastic ! Best wishes from a 35° day in Thailand. Don.
I like these reviews on cheap steaks, it would be interesting to get another and try tenderising like you suggest to see if it helps I do always give a supermarket steak a gentle tenderising, leave them in the packet to save mess and keep the meat intact Also a tip on drying/seasoning steak. I noticed you dried and salted before cooking but the salt brings moisture to the surface so always give a second dry off before oiling to fully remove any excess moisture and encourage a good sear and browning
A beef tenderiser buddy, Ive got one, a cheap steak like that, bash hell out of it in a big freezer bag, (No mess) then flash fry it at very high temp, then chuck it in a bagette with some salad and some english mustard. Usually I make steak dianne with a tenderised flat steak, flash fry it, chuck in some brandy, set alight, once burned off take the steak out, keep it warm, add some beef stock and some finely diced shallots, reduce it down, add tomato puree and diced flat leaf parsley, you get a nice sauce then to pour over the steak. serve it with home made french fries, delish!!
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With those cheap cuts of steak after frying I leave it in the pan to rest and bob it in the oven 170 ish 4 or 5 mins keeps it hot and makes it a little more tender.
Morrisons used to sell what they call in the US Flat iron steak which is a tough bit of meat( normally used for stewing) that is cut the other way round so the meat fibres are shorter, so they are less chewy, they used to put this through a machine that cut into the meat to make it almost like a net. They were cheap, quite flavourful and not chewy! Not sure they still sell it, it was made by the butchers in store.
Recently you said about thumbs down and I got it wrong I thought it ment that I didnt like subject and I am sorry about that. Good show and your manner of high standard.
It is called a steak tenderiser hammer we have a wooden one there is also a metal one i have seen you are a food lover like me as my old mum used to say its all about the flavour of the food love your presentation and passion for good food very interesting videos well done.
The fact it's still mooing aside, I'd have sliced it added L&P and rolled in cornflour and added some soy just to be safe knowing it was gonna be a cut for the cobblers. Bound to be tough....or slow cook into rendang.
I like mine a bit more well done but i guess everyone likes their food their own way which is perfectly fine but yeah it really doesn't look that bad at all i find that ASDA do have some good food.
Yes, I would like to "Lend my thoughts on that" . OMG I was laughing so much. God knows what cut of "Beef" that was, but it didn't say Steak, or did it? Could've been a slice of Bull's wedding tackle for all we know, with that in my mind the rest of the video had me in fits of laughter. "Bash it with hammer to soften it up a bit".. Yep, I see where this is going.😂 Bloody brilliant upload. This is entertainment on a whole new level.👍
STEAK HAMMER. its for tenderising the meat before cooking. if i have a steak, i like it well done. to test how well done it is i wave a 9 volt battery near it, if it twitches, it needs more time cooking.suppose i am just funny that way but i like my meat dead before i eat it. another great review gareth.
Get a sousvide wand, you can turn a cut like that into butter and its not expensive or as hard as you think. Aldi sell them sometimes and its great, you need a sous vide wand, a vacuum sealer and some type of container to put the wand and water in. Less than 100 quid and you'll be cooking steak like a michelin star chef.
Eh up Gazza hows tha doin. Excellent video. Your turning in to quite the chef. Apologies for the late comment. My wife was admitted to hospital today. Thankfully shes okay. Have a wonderful evening mate.
Once thawed, dry it with kitchen towel.. Put the steak in a freezer bag with olive oil, seal and put somewhere cool but not in the fridge. Leave it 12-24 hours and then cook it on a medium heat.... Don't season either side until it is seared....The oil will help break the meat fibres down...
@@BaldFoodieGuy No worries buddy! What also helps is a bit of Lard lightly cover steak with an old bit of tin-foil and then put the pan and steak in a hot oven for 5 minutes. Although I didn't recommend it, after defrost, I leave my cheap steaks out for 24 hours at room temperature in the olive oil bag. I know for some they would worry about bacteria but the temperature it will see will kill off any nasties..
Here's something you could try as a video! I learned years ago that if you mash up a bit of fresh kiwi or pineapple and marinate a cheaper chewey steak in the pulp for 10-20 minutes, you can wipe the marinate off but we don't bother, it really does tenderise it! Maybe you could buy get another one cut it in half and do one with the marinade and one without. Compare the difference? 🥝 🍍
Sounds good..also Coca-Cola..just for an hour or two..I watched somebody leave it in coke for 24 hours and the steak littarally fell too pieces lol..cheers
Nice Vid Gareth, always value for money orientated, which I think we all need these days. You can still get those Meat Tenderisers, some in Stainless, from quite a few places. Don't know if you've tried Harper's Golden Ale (from a well known German Supermarket 😊), but I'm a Lager Lout that found it a very nice tipple. Robust enough, I think, to wash down a stew with crusty bread. Kind regards from the West Midlands. 👍
I'm guessing that wasn't really a steak as such, but a slice of a roasting joint, silverside or something similar? Hence it not being that tender. We use the meat tenderiser tool quite a lot, use it on pork and chicken too, bash it out think, flour, egg and breadcrumbs and you've got a schnitzel!
hi Gareth the curry can ferment and make the sauce that bit more stronger tasting as for the steak it looks like a rump steak to me . see you on the next video
I find the heat levels are inconsistent with Icelands stuff, especially the scarily hot pizza and currys. Sometime they are hotter than other times. Morgan
Little trick i learned in restaurants if you want a tender steaks or any cheap cut of meat to melt in your mouth, leave the meat to marinate in some pineapple juice overnight.
Very nice. However if it were me, I'd make sure to remove the big patch pf gross sinew from the underside before cooking. Sinew is different from fat, which just melts when fried. Sinew is tough and chewy, and not what I like in my meat, Do you like it?
Oh dear Gaz its still mooing in the middle (lol lol ) I have a tenderizer yes it would benefit but mum has a wooden one and has had it for years and is still as good as my new metal one .Good review though Gareth
You need to get a basic, digital cook thermometer - it means that you get the desired taste and texture and don't get food poisoning. A very good investment (about £9 to £15 for a good one)
With beef some cuts you can fry quickly, some you have to cook slowly otherwise it's as though as old boot leather. My favourite for frying is rump steak. Nice flavour, ok to fry
Hi Gareth, Me again mr smartprice LOL.. We have been buying theses steaks since last year and even today I have pick up 2 for either the stew pot or having the with a bit of salad with baby potatoes.. NOTHING WRONG HERE MY FREIND. As TONY says " THEY ARRRRRRRRR GREATTTTTTTTT" LOL
Silverside mate. Basically a roast cut into steaks. Called an eye round in the States I believe. And it’s a leg muscle I think so it’s a hard working muscle hence it being tough.
This type of steak you have to cook it slowly. 2 minutes each side then in the oven at 180 degrees centigrade for 10 to 15 minutes. Wrap in plenty of foil rest for half an hour put a knob of butter on top when it's in the foil. Cut Finley not thick chunks
I've got a meat tenderiser. Exactly as you described. Got one from Asda. They're good for cheaper steaks. At the end of the day you get what you pay for so aslong as you can accept that nothing wrong with them. These steaks did used to be £1.50 until not too long ago. Tesco do garlic and chilli ranch steaks that are nice. But it's one you have to open the window for and is really best done on the BBQ.
Gotta Chew, Gotta Chew, (Rowntree’s Fruit Pastels)… Tenderise it possibly or for £2.00 & a few other bits you could turn it in to a good quality burger for summer… So many options with steak…👍..
@@BaldFoodieGuy The reason I'd asked Gareth was that I'd been making some burgers lamb/beef for a mate with supermarket meat , and he wanted more , so I got it from my local butcher and the supermarket meat looks anaemic compared to the meat from my butchers , and only a quid odds more expensive for better quality and better advice from him you hardly get in a store . Thanks for the reply Gareth and see you soon 👍
The problem with most meat nowadays is its strip of all fat which kept it moist and tender, to compensate its served undercooked or rare which I dont like Rib eye has its veins of fat running through which makes it more flavoursome
Batter steak with a meat tenderiser... Easy to get, but if you can't and have a good sturdy rolling pin, put steak into a freezer bag and batter it with the end the rolling pin (great stress relief)... Other way it to cook in beer or red wine.... I have gone off cooking red meat so making it has to be oven or very quickly.... I find a lot of red meat now is 'tough' and will only buy fillet or a nice oven roast beef. I will try Aldi as recommended.
I think it was Beef chuck comes from the forequarter of the animal consisting of parts of the neck, shoulder blade and upper arm. It's usually used for stewing because it's a bit tough and chewy. So if you braise it for a long time it softens up and is delicious in goulash ect.
Good info cheers
I think you might be right about that, it looks that way, slow cook it for sure
I’ve got to agree with you on the flavour, I’ve done the same with left over Chinese food, after two days in the fridge it tasted better, and as for defrosting I’ve found frozen food defrosted in the fridge then cooked in the air fryer tastes so much better, so now I don’t cook anything from frozen 👍
Sounds great!
Be aware that rice the next day can be poisonous! People have died by eating leftover takeaway the next day. I know many have us have done it. But you are gambling on it being safe!
I've got an Iceland Vindaloo in the freezer. I'll have to take it out the night before when I come to cook it and see if it makes a difference.
I only use the cheaper cuts of steak like that one thinly sliced for stir-fries. I notice Asda did the usual supermarket butcher's trick of hiding the fatty bits underneath.
Think the word you were looking for was tenderiser. It may have helped break down the fibres in the steak, but cheap steak is always going to be chewy. You can't go wrong with Aldi Fillet steak, nearly 3 pound more but very tasty and tender. I can't do chewy steak, puts me right off.
yes thats it Jonathan needed it this.
I totally agree. I'd rather save up and buy a good quality steak as a occasional treat. The thought of chewing on a piece of meat puts me off too. and it has to be cooked rare
That steak was not cheap @ £11 a kilo. ASDA do a cheap joint for £7.50 a kilo which could be cut into steaks.
Fry on pan
Get a good crust
Pop into oven for 10 minutes
Works every time on cheaper cuts
Interesting video Gareth , maybe that steak could be thinly sliced for a stir fry . Maybe a dry salt brine for couple days or a wet brine , or try tendering with fizzy water or bicarb of soda would help it . Keep up the good work 👍
yes I think your right Ian, was chewy
The Utensil you are talking about is indeed a meat tenderiser, a kitchen must, you can get them in Wood or Metal, (Stainless Steel or Aluminium) I like the Aluminium ones because they are light enough and easier to clean than the wooden ones.
Cheaper cuts of steak need to be cooked in a specific way to stop them be tough when chewing.... cook them to between medium-Rare and Medium, anything under or over that will result in a shortening of the connective tissue, which in cheaper cuts from nearer the legs of the animal will not relax after resting the steak. The cut you have is taken from below the rump nearer the top of the leg, other steaks that need this particular cooking are flat iron and skirt steaks, all these steak are very near the parts used for braising/stewing steak, brisket and featherblade which is why they will always be tougher. but cooked to the right temperature and they are just as good as your prime steaks for tenderness.
Also, any vacuum packaged meat will benefit from being unpackaged for at least a couple of hours before cooking. For steak, I'd say it's essential.
I laughed when you mentioned the 'medieval tool' that your mum used. My mum had one too! She used to put the steak in a plasic back and then bash seven bells of s**t out of it. By the time it got in the pan it was as thin as a rasher of bacon! 😆. I bought one of these steaks from Asda today and had it for lunch. I seasoned mine with salt, pepper and chilli flakes. I then grilled it slow and low. It came out lovely! Still a bit chewey though. I'm with you on the Rib-eye. They are my favourite!
Thanks for sharing!! yes evil looking thing lol
you could always put the steak between cling film and batter it to death with a rolling pin before frying
Good idea
I prefer mine cooked a little bit more, to just past the pink, but not overcooked lol
£2 for a wee bit of steak isn't that bad though, cheers for taking one for the team again G!
Yes, the Iceland vindaloo does appear to be hotter if left in the fridge and again it gives the components the chance to infuse throughout and impart flavour. It is also very strong. Your reference to a medieval-type hammer with indentations is correct and is used to tenderise the steak before cooking.
Cheers Max
Hi Gareth. Thanks for another brill review. That looked great for the price. Could maybe be doing with a tenderiser but can't complain. Keep up the spot on work. Best wishes from Scotland.
You're welcome 👌👌
Tenderise your steaks with salt or pineapple juice, don't beat the juices out of it
My understanding is the market for topside/ silverside joints has dropped so they are producing these cuts as "steak". Problem is they get tougher the more you cook them . Flash frying is the only way.
Good info again Gaz, it's always gonna be chewy for two quid. I had an extra thick cut Ribeye for £5.99 from Lidl last night and it was one of the best steaks I've ever had. For a treat every now and then, I'd recommend it, gorgeous.
Thank you
Lidl GRASS FED steaks are amazing ..look out for them, the rib eye especially is good.
Lidl do some lovely steak, I had anemia after a bunch of surgery a a while back and doc recommend I have steak as part of my diet during recovery... wasn't going to argue with him :)
@@ferrumignis lambs liver is good too if you like it I was anaemia once my doctor recommended liver many years ago I must say but it worked
I get my 11 Yr old son the ribeye from lidl and he loves them
The medieval thing is called a tenderiser,
Looked lovely 💜
thats it cheers x
Thanks Gareth. You did a very worthwhile job as usual.
My pleasure!
Interesting vid BFG I have a metal tenderizing hammer for cheapo steaks..I dont bother with marinade gunk on it. It must have been chewy if your choppers couldn't deal with the steak. Always take your meat out of the fridge well before cooking it.
The Iceland vindaloo curry is very hot cooked from frozen..gave me an uncomfortable time in the loo the next day.
Haha yes I've reviewed it on here. It's a good one isn't it.
Absolute bargain that for 2 quid mate. I really don't mind steak being chewy at all, it brings out my inner caveman as well as giving me jaw a workout 😁
I'm off to Asda shortly for the weekly shop, i'll be stocking up on some of these.
Cheers mate.
haha brilliant cheers pal
How do you like your steak? 1 million years BC.
Bloody and Chewy.
@@johndavis7944 Perfect 😊
Another top video. You should get an award for all the useful info you provide to people who want to eat reasonably well on a budget.
With regard to being chewy, back in the 1960's when I was at school I remember our domestic science teacher telling us firmly never to put salt on raw steak because it made the meat tougher. I don't know if it is true, but I've never done so, instead I season it after I have seared it for a couple of seconds each side. As for what sort of steak it is I would say that was a ranch steak - which (as I understand it) is basically a slice of topside, hence the round shape.
My current personal favourite is the Aldi 32 day aged or the Lidl 28 day steak. Both are, I believe rump, and like yours they work out at around £2 a pop, however when I can get one I'm also very partial to a nice bit of Filet or indeed a Rib-eye. I've also enjoyed some nice Bavette steaks but they are difficult to get as its really a french cut.
Apropos the meat tenderiser I still have one... Happy days.
Great comment thank you 👍👍👍
Asda ribeye steak is excellent, we have it once a week, great steak, tender not at all chewy and fantastic value.
If you put it in a slow cooker in the morning with seasoning and wrap it in foil it will be like eating butter at dinnertime,i do this with all joints of meat and it works every time .
cheers for the tips
Hi great vid, yes cheap meats generally need tenderizing, rib eye, have to cook well to cook fat through, expensive cuts are best raw, or med/raw
thanks pal
Great video man, only just found your channel, They took this budget steak off the shelves for a while and i was gutted. Great to see them back, i know what im getting with my shopping this week ...loved the video and subscribed
Cheers pal
We've had these before, I cook them medium and for the price I think there spot on, and yes a meat tenderizer, I remember them
I always do a Steak Low and Slow with tin foil over top of Pan.Meat is in Panic mode in a searing hot pan unless you want it blood rare or chopped up Flash fry stir fry.I don't season the Steak just the melted butter in the pan and turn it over and baste it with the seasoned butter and juices
Cheers for the tips
More flavour in cheaper cuts Gareth, but obviously more expensive cuts are more tender. I'm with you, my favourite is rib eye, had one last night and it was beautiful.
cheers Carl
not entirely true, have you tried A5?
Have a great holiday and it’s ok to take time with your family x have only found your blog fairly recently so I have lots of content to browse through and keep me going lol
thanks very much
I'm on a diet which consists of 7 steaks a week and my budget won't allow me to but sirloin or any other popular cut. So I've just went and bought these. Good review and to stop it being so chewy there's a thin line of fat that goes hard when fried so just cut that off and jobs a good en. 👍
I've given up trying to do steaks on a pan, they are always tough and chewy, now I always fire them on the Weber Kettle and they come out tender.
that was a piece of top rump sometimes called knuckle. not to be confused with rump steak. ive been a butcher for 35 years and no good butcher would sell this cut as a steak.
Lol, opening these things is like a test on the Krypton Factor !
I’m glad it’s not just me that struggles at times !!
Yes not good lol
No matter what you do it will always be chewy. I have a tenderiser mallet and they are good for Sirloin and rump amongst others. It also relaxes them and makes them bigger but thinner. I also have a rolling pin with the same spikes on that works even better. That was a gift and a very welcome one at that. I use it on every steak i cook. As for your steak, it looks like a shoulder cut. These always have more muscle mass in them hence it being chewy. Still good value for £2 and at that price i'd cut it into thin strips and make a jerky out of it in the Ninja. Thats what i use my Ninja for mainly these days. That and 12 minute fozen oven fries. Keep up the good work mate.
jerky great idea. i have a ninja can you share your recipe please pal
@@HarvysHotDeals just go on youtube and look up bbq beef jerky in an air frier. Look at the one that appeals and try it. Thats all i did. Look at the ingredients and if you are happy then give it a go. I don't like it too spicy so mine is a sweeter version. Play with the ingredients to make it more personal to your tastes.
@@trevorjones5625 thank you for your reply i appreciate you for taking your time to advise. Thank you again
@@HarvysHotDeals No problem at all. Good luck and i hope you find a good recipe that suits. I added whiskey to mine. Gives it an extra depth. Just a small amount though. 😂
I use this for stir fry. If you soak in vinegar before hand (I use red wine vinegar) for 1 1/2 to 2 hrs before. Rinse off then slice thin and stir fry on high heat it is not chewy. The acid in the vinegar relaxes the fibres. It is called velvetising and it is what they do in chinese takeaways to the meat to make it nice and smooth. Try it and you will never turn back. Natalie in Barrow x
sounds amazing that will have to try it. Thanks Natalie, Yes Barrow my hometown x
@@BaldFoodieGuy we are have been here for a year to renovate a property, leaving in a few weeks. It's been cool to see the submarine. Me and the hubby are surprised we havnt seen you in aldi yet! 😂
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Just a quick one please , when you promote a live night upcoming , could you please give the date and time.
We still haven't caught a live night as yet lol.
Thanks again
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I might set about it with a steak mallet too as they did back in the day to break the fibers up a bit
Ciabatta- red onions and peppers, peppered sauce over it. Lovely!!
So good!
Hi Gareth, try if you can to compare farm shop goods to supermarket, love your channel, you've given me some good ideas
Thank you
Hi Gareth. The mallet that you are talking about is called a tenderiser, I can remember wooden and metal ones. Old butchers had them when meat was not sold in plastic ! Best wishes from a 35° day in Thailand. Don.
thats it mate cheers
Raw, Slice thinly across the grain massage 1 tsp of bicarb into it leave 1/2 hr. Wash off and ideal for stir fry makes it nice and tender.
nice pal
Looks like part of a topside roasting joint that. That makes sense with the price. Not really a prime frying steak but does a job for the price
chfor the information
I like these reviews on cheap steaks, it would be interesting to get another and try tenderising like you suggest to see if it helps
I do always give a supermarket steak a gentle tenderising, leave them in the packet to save mess and keep the meat intact
Also a tip on drying/seasoning steak. I noticed you dried and salted before cooking but the salt brings moisture to the surface so always give a second dry off before oiling to fully remove any excess moisture and encourage a good sear and browning
Great suggestion!
I've got the Farmfoods Jalfrezi in the freezer so will try this technique and let you know how it turns round.
Nice one 😉👌👌
Nice review Gareth
Looked very nice
Best wishes
Cheers Kizzy 👌👌
A beef tenderiser buddy, Ive got one, a cheap steak like that, bash hell out of it in a big freezer bag, (No mess) then flash fry it at very high temp, then chuck it in a bagette with some salad and some english mustard. Usually I make steak dianne with a tenderised flat steak, flash fry it, chuck in some brandy, set alight, once burned off take the steak out, keep it warm, add some beef stock and some finely diced shallots, reduce it down, add tomato puree and diced flat leaf parsley, you get a nice sauce then to pour over the steak. serve it with home made french fries, delish!!
Starting a new job tomorrow as a picker in home deliveries at Morrisons. Totally new kind of job to me. If I see any products I think you may like to try will let you know. Wish me luck xx
brilliant Janice, yes be great to know, enjoy your job. Your not in Barrow are you ?
No I am a geordie first supermarket job ever unfortunately got made redundant from my receptionist job in a manufacturing company xx
Liked the vid Gareth, keep up the good work 👏
Thanks 👍
With those cheap cuts of steak after frying I leave it in the pan to rest and bob it in the oven 170 ish 4 or 5 mins keeps it hot and makes it a little more tender.
Thanks 👌😋😋
Morrisons used to sell what they call in the US Flat iron steak which is a tough bit of meat( normally used for stewing) that is cut the other way round so the meat fibres are shorter, so they are less chewy, they used to put this through a machine that cut into the meat to make it almost like a net. They were cheap, quite flavourful and not chewy! Not sure they still sell it, it was made by the butchers in store.
Thanks Steve cheers 👌😋😋
Recently you said about thumbs down and I got it wrong I thought it ment that I didnt like subject and I am sorry about that. Good show and your manner of high standard.
You're welcome 😊
Top video. Yeah we had a tenderiser hammer. Dunno how much difference they made. Never used one. Never seen one!
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I've got one and it does improve steaks. Also good for spare rib pork steaks, which can be quite thick.
@@SuperLittleTyke Nice one, cheers.
It is called a steak tenderiser hammer we have a wooden one there is also a metal one i have seen you are a food lover like me as my old mum used to say its all about the flavour of the food love your presentation and passion for good food very interesting videos well done.
thats it cheers pal.
The fact it's still mooing aside, I'd have sliced it added L&P and rolled in cornflour and added some soy just to be safe knowing it was gonna be a cut for the cobblers. Bound to be tough....or slow cook into rendang.
Seasoning my friend Himalayan salt black pepper crushed garlic and mixed pepper powder and when you add the butter add thyme to it 🙌✌️🤙
I like mine a bit more well done but i guess everyone likes their food their own way which is perfectly fine but yeah it really doesn't look that bad at all i find that ASDA do have some good food.
Yes, I would like to "Lend my thoughts on that" . OMG I was laughing so much.
God knows what cut of "Beef" that was, but it didn't say Steak, or did it?
Could've been a slice of Bull's wedding tackle for all we know, with that in my
mind the rest of the video had me in fits of laughter.
"Bash it with hammer to soften it up a bit".. Yep, I see where this is going.😂
Bloody brilliant upload. This is entertainment on a whole new level.👍
Cheers Gary 👍👍
STEAK HAMMER. its for tenderising the meat before cooking. if i have a steak, i like it well done. to test how well done it is i wave a 9 volt battery near it, if it twitches, it needs more time cooking.suppose i am just funny that way but i like my meat dead before i eat it. another great review gareth.
haha brilliant pal yes this needed tenderising
Get a sousvide wand, you can turn a cut like that into butter and its not expensive or as hard as you think. Aldi sell them sometimes and its great, you need a sous vide wand, a vacuum sealer and some type of container to put the wand and water in. Less than 100 quid and you'll be cooking steak like a michelin star chef.
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Hi..
That meat is for a stew really Gareth... and the thing your talking about is a tenderiser.. good video mate..
Thanks for the info
Eh up Gazza hows tha doin. Excellent video. Your turning in to quite the chef. Apologies for the late comment. My wife was admitted to hospital today. Thankfully shes okay. Have a wonderful evening mate.
Hope shes OK mate. No apologies needed 🙏🙏🙏
Shes resting and feeling better. Thankyou mate
Once thawed, dry it with kitchen towel.. Put the steak in a freezer bag with olive oil, seal and put somewhere cool but not in the fridge. Leave it 12-24 hours and then cook it on a medium heat.... Don't season either side until it is seared....The oil will help break the meat fibres down...
Great Rob thank you 😋😋👌👌👌
@@BaldFoodieGuy No worries buddy! What also helps is a bit of Lard lightly cover steak with an old bit of tin-foil and then put the pan and steak in a hot oven for 5 minutes. Although I didn't recommend it, after defrost, I leave my cheap steaks out for 24 hours at room temperature in the olive oil bag. I know for some they would worry about bacteria but the temperature it will see will kill off any nasties..
Here's something you could try as a video! I learned years ago that if you mash up a bit of fresh kiwi or pineapple and marinate a cheaper chewey steak in the pulp for 10-20 minutes, you can wipe the marinate off but we don't bother, it really does tenderise it! Maybe you could buy get another one cut it in half and do one with the marinade and one without. Compare the difference? 🥝 🍍
I heard that too,The enzyme in pineapple, bromelain, digests protein, softening the tissues in meat before cooking it.
This channel is not only food reviews, it's also academic 🎓
Sounds good..also Coca-Cola..just for an hour or two..I watched somebody leave it in coke for 24 hours and the steak littarally fell too pieces lol..cheers
@@jshaw4757 Gotta try that now! 🤗👍
@@jshaw4757 and dissolved a penny. Beer is another liquid marinade to use. Plus it adds a nice flavour when BBQ'd.
Nice Vid Gareth, always value for money orientated, which I think we all need these days. You can still get those Meat Tenderisers, some in Stainless, from quite a few places. Don't know if you've tried Harper's Golden Ale (from a well known German Supermarket 😊), but I'm a Lager Lout that found it a very nice tipple. Robust enough, I think, to wash down a stew with crusty bread. Kind regards from the West Midlands. 👍
I'm guessing that wasn't really a steak as such, but a slice of a roasting joint, silverside or something similar? Hence it not being that tender. We use the meat tenderiser tool quite a lot, use it on pork and chicken too, bash it out think, flour, egg and breadcrumbs and you've got a schnitzel!
cheers pal
I use a tenderiser on steak as I find it improves a budget steak. Steaks a rare treat. I love lots of black pepper on mine.
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I wonder how it would be basted with butter and garlic after the sear. Looks spot on for 2 quid bud
yes good idea Peter
Hi Gareth what phone do you use for the vids thanks
Huawei p20
@@BaldFoodieGuy is the p20 a pro version?
hi Gareth the curry can ferment and make the sauce that bit more stronger tasting as for the steak it looks like a rump steak to me . see you on the next video
Thanks for the tip!
Might be better if you butterfly cut it before cooking try it
yes mate that tool is called a tenderiser and it's very good tool and it does what it sez on the tin mate
Yes will have to get one
That cut of beef is the balls of a castrated steer, I thought the round shape would have given it a way. But nice to see you having a good chew.
Yummy 🤣🤣
Great test buddy there is no way i can justify paying for rib eye in my low bidget so im defo gonna go try one of these steaks mate
Enjoy pal 😋👌👌
Smells fantastic Gareth !!!!! Tenderise with one of those wooden mallets.
Yes my mum used to have one, bashed me dad with it lol
@@BaldFoodieGuy 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Bet he was tender afterwards.
I find the heat levels are inconsistent with Icelands stuff, especially the scarily hot pizza and currys. Sometime they are hotter than other times. Morgan
Little trick i learned in restaurants if you want a tender steaks or any cheap cut of meat to melt in your mouth, leave the meat to marinate in some pineapple juice overnight.
Good tip mate cheers
Very nice. However if it were me, I'd make sure to remove the big patch pf gross sinew from the underside before cooking. Sinew is different from fat, which just melts when fried. Sinew is tough and chewy, and not what I like in my meat, Do you like it?
i didnt see it to be honest lol
My wife bought two ribeye steaks from Tesco's for £5 only managed to eat half of it tough as boot leather.
Hi there another fantastic video like always just to say it looks really good I do like a steak last give it a try the good work on another video
Thanks
Not sure you should let non-stick pans smoke, isn't that the chemicals coming off or was it oiled?
The smoke is more than likely residue from it being washed that's dried. The whole point of a non stick pan is you don't need to use oil.
Oh dear Gaz its still mooing in the middle (lol lol ) I have a tenderizer yes it would benefit but mum has a wooden one and has had it for years and is still as good as my new metal one .Good review though Gareth
thanks 😊
You need to get a basic, digital cook thermometer - it means that you get the desired taste and texture and don't get food poisoning. A very good investment (about £9 to £15 for a good one)
Cheers pal
The vindaloo after defrosting has marinaded so enhancing its flavours
Best fry it first then stew it for few hours it taste lovely
With beef some cuts you can fry quickly, some you have to cook slowly otherwise it's as though as old boot leather. My favourite for frying is rump steak. Nice flavour, ok to fry
Hi Gareth, Me again mr smartprice LOL..
We have been buying theses steaks since last year and even today I have pick up 2 for either the stew pot or having the with a bit of salad with baby potatoes.. NOTHING WRONG HERE MY FREIND.
As TONY says " THEY ARRRRRRRRR GREATTTTTTTTT" LOL
Haha cheers mate
Another great review gaz maybe slow cooked like chuck or brisket break down the sinu love your reviews 😉😉
cheers pal
Silverside mate. Basically a roast cut into steaks. Called an eye round in the States I believe. And it’s a leg muscle I think so it’s a hard working muscle hence it being tough.
thanks Ben 😊
There are a few cuts of steak I like, the flat iron or Denver steak seem to be easy to prepare and tender.
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It might be better if you cooked it gaz 😂
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Medium rare. Perfect!
How dare you! One could mistake you for a vegan. Dirty
This type of steak you have to cook it slowly. 2 minutes each side then in the oven at 180 degrees centigrade for 10 to 15 minutes. Wrap in plenty of foil rest for half an hour put a knob of butter on top when it's in the foil. Cut Finley not thick chunks
soubds delicious
With those timings it would be completely overdone for my taste.
I've got a meat tenderiser. Exactly as you described. Got one from Asda. They're good for cheaper steaks. At the end of the day you get what you pay for so aslong as you can accept that nothing wrong with them. These steaks did used to be £1.50 until not too long ago. Tesco do garlic and chilli ranch steaks that are nice. But it's one you have to open the window for and is really best done on the BBQ.
cheers Matt, i need one and see if it works
@@BaldFoodieGuy try chicken fried steak if you get one. You pound the steak thin. Bread it and then shallow fry.
I marinade this with garlic ginger soy sauce and fish sauce and create a spicy stew with stock and roasted veg and serve with jasmine rice
Cook with a knob of butter and a drop of oil to stop the butter burning. Pepper is o k but salt drys out the meat
Cheers
Gotta Chew, Gotta Chew, (Rowntree’s Fruit Pastels)… Tenderise it possibly or for £2.00 & a few other bits you could turn it in to a good quality burger for summer… So many options with steak…👍..
Thanks for the tips!
Looks a decent steak for the price. Nice seasoning but did look a bit rare! Be interested to see you do an Aldi Rib Eye steak video!
Yes I've done one in my steak playlist.
A meat tenderizer! Lmao "looked medieval" ! 😀 Lovely laugh early in the morning! Keep up the good work.
Thanks, you too!
Well I've just finished work and the horses have been real hard work today , so I think I deserve a nice steak . Great price that steak 👌
Gareth meant to ask , do you have a local butchers , do you use them ?
I used to use our local butchers when we lived in our last house, the one in town here has closed unfortunately.
@@BaldFoodieGuy The reason I'd asked Gareth was that I'd been making some burgers lamb/beef for a mate with supermarket meat , and he wanted more , so I got it from my local butcher and the supermarket meat looks anaemic compared to the meat from my butchers , and only a quid odds more expensive for better quality and better advice from him you hardly get in a store . Thanks for the reply Gareth and see you soon 👍
The problem with most meat nowadays is its strip of all fat which kept it moist and tender, to compensate its served undercooked or rare which I dont like Rib eye has its veins of fat running through which makes it more flavoursome
Batter steak with a meat tenderiser... Easy to get, but if you can't and have a good sturdy rolling pin, put steak into a freezer bag and batter it with the end the rolling pin (great stress relief)... Other way it to cook in beer or red wine.... I have gone off cooking red meat so making it has to be oven or very quickly.... I find a lot of red meat now is 'tough' and will only buy fillet or a nice oven roast beef. I will try Aldi as recommended.