Round Steak Works For Me

What works for me is ROUND STEAK. It is almost as versatile as hamburger and chicken. And, for me, it’s about the same price or less.

I always shop the section of the meat department that is called “reduced meat” or “must-sell meat”. Almost every meat market has one of these sections. I’m retired and traveling all over the country so I shop in lots of different grocery stores. Trust me, the discount section is there. It may be small and off to the side. Just ask.

I don’t know why but round steak always seems to show up in these discount sections. I always grab them if the price is really reasonable. Just today I was shopping in an expensive store north of San Francisco and found three packages that were all less than $2 a pound. One package was only a half a pound but it will work.

I have a prepared list of favorite recipes that all use round steak. So when I find a bargain I’m ready to use it. When I get home from the store I cut the meat into the size(s) I need for whatever dish(es) I’m planning to make. Here’s my list:

1. Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry – sliced into very thin slices
2. Beef Stew – cut into 1 inch chunks
3. Grilled Shish-K-Bobs – Cut in 1 1/2 inch chunks
4. Beef Strogonoff – cut in strips (1/2 inch by 2 inches)
5. Beef Pot Pie – cut in 1/2 inch pieces
6. Chicken Fried Steak – pieces about 3 to 4 inches diameter
7. Pepper Steak – cut in strips (1/2 inch by 2 inches)
8. Salsbury Steak and Gravy – pieces about 3 to 4 inches diameter
9. Filled Round Steak – cut about 4 inches in diameter and flattened
10. Steak Sandwiches – cut about 4 inches in diameter and flattened
11. Swiss Steak – cut in 4 to 5 inches in diameter
12. Baked Beef and Mushrooms – cut in 3 to 4 inches in diameter
13. Beef Steak Chili – cut in 1/2 inch pieces
14. Pan Fried Steak and Onions – cut in 4 to 5 inch pieces
15. Beef Curry – cut in 1/2 inch pieces

I hope this gives you some ideas for your own shopping and meal planning. If you’d like more useful tips, head over to www.rocksinmydryer.com.