Explore Cooking Lessons
Curious about the best way to grill a steak or braise a pot roast? Want to know how to make a delicious stir-fry or how to perfectly brown Ground Beef? Our cooking lessons have everything that you need! With step-by-step directions and recipes to try you’ll have a new skill mastered by dinnertime.
Become a Beef Expert
Ready to beef up your kitchen skills? Learn the tips, tricks and know-how you need to confidently choose, prepare and cook beef like a pro.
Freezing & Thawing Basics
Freeze it right. Thaw it safely. Learn the basics of freezing and thawing beef, from keeping cuts fresh in the freezer to choosing the best method for safely and effectively thawing them when you’re ready to cook.
Why Salt Matters
Salt does more than add flavor, it helps bring out beef’s natural flavor and can make every bite taste even better. Learn about different types of salt, when to use them and how the right seasoning can take your beef from good to seriously delicious.
Lesser Known Beef Cuts That Deliver
What do Prime, Choice and Select actually mean? This video breaks down the basics of beef grading and explores one of the key factors that affects a beef grade: marbling. Learn how marbling contributes to beef’s flavor, tenderness and juiciness. Also explore what those familiar grades mean when you’re choosing beef.
Get Your Seasoning Right
When should you season your beef and how much seasoning is just right? Learn the simple tips and tricks for timing your seasoning, getting the right amount and building flavor without overdoing it.
Know Your Cooking Surface
Your cooking surface can make a big difference in how your beef sears, browns and grills and ultimately how it tastes. Learn how different surfaces affect heat, browning and flavor so you can choose the right one for the beef you’re cooking.
Don’t Skip the Rest
Great beef deserves a little downtime. Learn why resting your beef after cooking helps keep it juicy, flavorful and tender, so every bite is worth the wait.
Cook With Confidence
Determining Beef Doneness
Do you know the difference between medium and medium-rare? Do you like your steak to be 145ºF? A meat thermometer and these tips on determining doneness for steaks, Ground Beef and roasts will help ensure that your beef is safe and delicious.
Handling Beef Safely
Beef has long been America’s favorite protein as it delivers great flavor and nutrition. These tips will give you a better understanding of how to decipher your choices at the meat case and how to properly store, prepare and cook beef.
Beefed-Up Basics
Take everyday pantry staples and give them a beefy upgrade. Learn how simple ingredients can become elevated, restaurant-worthy meals, with beef bringing the flavor and taking dinner to the next level.
Explore Cuts at Beefitswhatsfordinner.com
Whether you're looking for a lean cut for a weeknight family dinner or a large, tender cut for your holiday roast, our cut collections will provide you with everything you need to choose the perfect cut next time you're at the meat case.