What type of beef is this?

[jrthor2]

Hi guys.

I have a piece of beef that I'm not exactly sure what it is. It is labeled as a Stead Roast on the zip loc bag, but want to make sure that's what is is, and suggestions on smoking.

Thanks!!

 

[chilerelleno]

Does it really matter?
That is what I call either hamburger or dog food.
That freezer burnt chunk isn't much good for anything else.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Make dog happy!

 

[jrthor2]

OK, well, it's what I was given. Really, I can't do anything with it that will turn out edible for humans?

 

[TNJAKE]

OK, well, it's what I was given. Really, I can't do anything with it that will turn out edible for humans?

It's severely freezer burned. It's "safe" to eat but isn't gonna taste very good. Personally I'd pitch it. It certainly won't hurt you though seeing as if it was frozen and thawed properly.

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[chilerelleno]

Defrost it, trim all the freezer burn off and then add it to a bunch of other beef going into the grinder for either hamburger or sausage.

 

[smokerjim]

Looks like eye round

 

[jrthor2]

Looks like eye round

Worth cooking?

 

[chef jimmyj]

Look like half an Eye Round. Yes it has Freezer Burn but that can be removed.
Unless you can Sous Vide the thing for 24 hours, it's a pretty tough cut of meat. It would probably be good cut in 1.5" chunks and smoked for Burnt Ends. As above, grinding it with 5 pounds of Fatty Chuck Roast would make great Burgers. In any event, I would make something rather than toss it. Even Soup, Stew, Chili or Barbacoa for Tacos...JJ

 

[smokerjim]

Worth cooking?

Chef Jimmy got ya covered

 

[SmokinAl]

I think I cut off the freezer burn & grind it with a pound or 2 of pork belly & make burgers out of it.
Al

 

[chef jimmyj]

I think I cut off the freezer burn & grind it with a pound or 2 of pork belly & make burgers out of it.
Al

Question...When you combine Beef and Pork Belly or Smoked Bacon, do you cook the Burgers Well Done or a still pink 140ish Medium? I've been thinking about a 50/50 Burger but usually eat beef, Med Rare and was curious about how folks cook them...JJ

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

At least it was labeled as Stead Roast instead of Steed Roast. Then again...??

 

[jcam222]

Do you have an instant pot? I’d cube that up. Instant Pot cook with a little broth and then use it up in a nice chili. The flavors of a good spicy chili will kill and remaining freezer burn taste I think.

 

[Bearcarver]

From here it looks like a Frozen Half of an Eye Round---About 3 pounds worth.

Bear

Note: You could Trim the bad stuff off, and make Dried Beef out of the Rest:
Here's how to do it with Eye Rounds:
Smoked Dried Beef #1


Bear

 

[jrthor2]

Look like half an Eye Round. Yes it has Freezer Burn but that can be removed.
Unless you can Sous Vide the thing for 24 hours, it's a pretty tough cut of meat. It would probably be good cut in 1.5" chunks and smoked for Burnt Ends. As above, grinding it with 5 pounds of Fatty Chuck Roast would make great Burgers. In any event, I would make something rather than toss it. Even Soup, Stew, Chili or Barbacoa for Tacos...JJ

Thought I’d share the results. Came out pretty good, tender and juicy. Got a little too done, but was still good.

 

[Bearcarver]

Thought I’d share the results. Came out pretty good, tender and juicy. Got a little too done, but was still good.

I should have mentioned that when making an Eye Round, using any method other than Sous Vide, the best thing to do is slice it paper thin, or as thin as possible.
Yours looks Great !!

Bear

 

[smokerjim]

Looks good from here!

 

[chef jimmyj]

All's Well that Ends Well. Glad to hear you got a good result. I'm too Poor to toss meat unless it is Stinking Rotten. I was taught to trim the nasty part. I can remember Grandma cutting Mold off of blocks of Government Cheese. The Woman let nothing go to waste...JJ