Get ready for the BBQ season with our top five cuts of steak: the mighty T-bone, the tender fillet, the juicy rib-eye, the flavorful striploin, and the succulent rump. Discover the secrets behind grilling these beauties to perfection.
1 T-BONE
Probably one of the most recognisable cuts in the world, this steak is distinguished by its T-shaped bone. It is flavourful, like a striploin steak coupled with the tenderness of a fillet. This steak is ideal for grilling, but if you don’t have access to a BBQ, cook it on a stovetop in a cast-iron skillet, searing at a high heat for 2 minutes per side before transferring to the oven to finish.
2 FILLET
Also known as tenderloin or filet mignon, fillet steak is a prime cut of beef. While this steak has a tender, buttery texture, it has a milder flavour when compared to other cuts, so it depends heavily on the sauce it’s served with. It’s versatile enough for pan-roasting or grilling.
Try this
If you love the charred ends or the crispy bits of flame-grilled steak, this is for you! Using a sharp knife, make deep-angled cuts on either side of the steak, being careful not to cut all the way through. Once you’ve created your ‘Hasselback steak’, load it up with spices and grill until cooked through.
3 RIB-EYE
A hearty flavour and tender texture have made rib-eye one of the most prized cuts of the steak world. Rib-eye contains a higher percentage of marbling than other cuts, which makes it succulent and incredibly flavourful. When cooking rib-eye, aim for medium-rare or medium, which gives the fat enough time to melt, resulting in maximum flavour and juiciness.
4 STRIPLOIN
Also known as a strip or sirloin steak, this cut is taken from between the ribs and rump. Striploin steak is a great all-rounder since it is tender and lean yet has a robust flavour due to a rich amount of marbling. Bear in mind that this steak requires careful cooking since it is easy to overcook it owing to its leanness. Although the striploin steak can be grilled, it is also easy to pan-fry or cook in the oven.
5 RUMP
This steak is packed with flavour but it isn’t as tender as other cuts of beef. However, it is versatile enough to be grilled or pan-fried. To achieve maximum flavour and tenderness, try marinating a rump steak then cook using a low-and-slow technique.
