Coat meat in oil instead of adding oil the to pan or hot plate. This will reduce the amount of oil needed and assist in sealing in the juices.
How done is done?
Rare: Cook for a few minutes per side, depending on thickness; Turn once only; Cook until steak feels ‘very soft’ with back of tongs; A meat thermometer will show the internal temperature of a rare steak as 35C.
Medium Rare: Cook on one side until moisture is just visible on top surface; Turn once only; Cook on the other side until surface moisture is visible; Steak will be cooked to medium rare when it feels ‘soft’ with back of tongs; A meat thermometer will show the internal temperature of a medium rare steak as 45C.
Medium: Cook on one side until moisture is pooling on top surface; Turn once only; Cook on second side until moisture is visible; Steak will be cooked to medium when it feels ‘springy’ with back of tongs; A meat thermometer will show the internal temperature of a medium steak as 55C.
Medium Well: Cook on one side until moisture is pooling on top surface; Turn and cook on second side until moisture is pooling on top; Reduce heat slightly and continue to cook until steak feels ‘firm’ with back of tongs; A meat thermometer will show the internal temperature of a medium-well steak as 65C.
Well Done: Cook on one side until moisture is pooling on top surface; Turn and cook on second side until moisture is pooling on top; Reduce heat slightly and continue to cook until steak feels ‘very firm’ with back of tongs; A meat thermometer will show the internal temperature of a well-done steak as 75C.
Does meat take a long time to digest?
No. Meat is made up of protein and some fats and is easily digested. It will generally leave the stomach within 2-3 hours and be fully digested in 4-6 hours. The human digestive system is well designed to digest meat and absorb its wide range of essential nutrients.
Can red meat be included in a cholesterol-lowering diet?
Absolutely – studies show that diets rich in lean red meat and low in saturated fat lead to cholesterol reductions in people with high levels of cholesterol. Because lean red meat is not a major source of fat and contains omega-3 fats, it has a role to play in heart healthy diets. More than 40 cuts of lean beef and lamb have the Heart Foundation’s tick of approval, which means they have less than 10% fat.
Is red meat OK in weight loss diets?
Lean red meat is a great food to include in a weight-loss diet because it’s high in protein and packed full of essential nutrients. High protein foods like red meat are very filling foods, so you feel satisfied for longer and don’t need to eat as much.
