How tough is bottom round?

17 years ago

I have some thin sliced, hoping to use it for fajitas. All the steak cuts were over $8 a pound. Ouch.

If it will be tough I can pound it.

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Terri_PacNW
17 years ago
If it's thin sliced you should be fine..just don't "over cook"...quick "saute" and that'll do.

I use top or bottom round for beef broccoli. Same kind of "cooking" deal as for fajitas.
annie1992
17 years ago
I agree with Terri, it'll be fine for fajitas, sliced thin and not overcooked.

I use round for stir fry once in a while, quickly cooked it's not melt in your mouth tender but it's not awfully tough either.

Annie
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Terri_PacNW
17 years ago
I'm trying a new cut, to me anyway, cross cut something or other..supposed to actually be similar to rib eye, but not as tender. And it's best to marinate it. It was onsale for 5.49/lb but it's buy 1 get one free at Albertsons, so I googled it before I bought it. LOL so $2.25/lb isn't to bad for some beef.

Gonna give it a whirl. I'll use it if nothing else for chili. LOL
Bumblebeez SC Zone 7
17 years ago
Marinate in pineapple juice for as long as you can. The enzymes in pineapple tenderize meat. I just use juice from a can of pineapple and add other stuff like garlic and lime to it for fajitas.
But I would still cook it on a very hot grill or skillet and only until medium rare at most.

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