HOW TO GRILL BEEF

There are many opinions on how to grill beef.  Cuts of beef can be very tender and have a delicious flavor.  You may want to purchase a cookbook on how to grill beef.  Such a book will give you tips and recipes for menus and the like, how to prepare less-expensive cuts and how to grill beef like a pro.  Some of the most popular cuts of beef for the grill are:

• Hamburgers (the old standard)
• Steaks (vary in cut and size)
• Tenderloins (often wrapped in bacon)
• Briskets (slow cooked)
• Roasts (varying cuts)
• Kebobs (skewered with fruits and veggies)
• Beef Tips (good prepared in an aluminum disposable pan)
• Beef Ribs

These are only a few choices.  Ask your local butcher how to grill beef and ask him/her to help you select the best cuts that will yield the most flavor.

The key to cooking the juiciest cuts of beef lies in the grill temperature, marinades, and cooking time.  For succulent steaks heat the grill to high.  Sear on one side for three to five minutes (do not turn the meat over repeatedly as it will dry out) and then the other side.  Steak is best enjoyed when it is still pink in the middle.  Overcooking causes a dryer, less tender flavor.

Try soaking chunks of beef in burgundy, skewering with cherry tomatoes, chunks of onion, green or red pepper, pineapple and mushrooms.  Baste with more of the marinade while grilling.

Wrap an inexpensive chuck roast with bacon.  Use toothpicks to secure the bacon.  Put the roast on a rotisserie and grill over low heat for one to three hours, depending on your preference for doneness.  The bacon gives the roast a smoky flavor that penetrates the entire cut of meat and makes it tender.

To make the best hamburgers on the grill follow these simple rules:

• Purchase hamburger or ground chuck –not ground round, as it dries out quickly.  Place meat in a large bowl.  Add chopped onion and green pepper.  Crush salad croutons (we like cheese garlic) add and mix well.  These burgers hold up well, cook to perfection, and are wonderful with your favorite toppings.

Individual taste dictates how to grill beef.  Dream up something new – marinate brisket for twenty-four hours and cook slowly over low heat in an aluminum disposable pan.  It will be the hit of your next outdoor party!