What to do with a subpar whole ribeye?

[Mo-Dave]

Originally Posted by The_Kapn

Dave,

Check the cost--
I find that the cheap ribeye is very close to chuck and brisket.
At least in our area.

It does make some kickass steak burgers.
Many shops like Winn Dixie will grind it for you if you want.

TIM

Thanks but the ribeye are going for 4.00lb and the kc strips 5.00. I can get ground chuck for 1.49lb right now and have a freezer full of it, so I am not inclined to by the no-roll for burger meat at this time.
Dave

[caseydog]

Originally Posted by Mo-Dave

A good butcher once told me there is no such thing as bad meat, just bad cooks. Come on a ribeye, can't be all that bad. Think I would give it another go and see if you just weren't paying attention.
Dave

And, a wise man once said, "This steak still has marks from where the jockey was hitting it."

I've had bad steaks before. Not cheap cuts, but good cuts that were just nod good. I had a ribeye at Outback Steakhouse that sucked, although I've never had a good steak at Outback, so it could have been the cooking, but the meat itself was dry and tough, which is hard to pull off with a ribeye. So, I'm guessing it was not a good hunk of meat to begin with.

CD

[caseydog]

Lot's of good ideas here. If you don't have a grinder, maybe you live close to a brethren that does, who will grind it for you. I bet it is awesome for burgers.

Thin slicing for cheesesteaks is another good idea.

Using it in soups and stews, or even chili is another good option. The long cook time will make it tender, and the stock will add flavor.

CD

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Had a horrible ribeye roast once. I didnt buy it but I had to eat it. fugger had gristle in it. must have been from someones family pet cow that died of natural causes