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When purchasing beef, you want make sure you are choosing quality. Here are some of the things you need to look out for when shopping at your local supermarket or butcher.
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Choose the Right Cut for Your Cooking Method
Most recipes should tell you which cut of beef you need to buy. If they don’t, or if they do but you would like to try something different, just ask your butcher for a recommendation.
Check the Colour & Marbling
When you’re shopping for beef cuts, make sure that they are bright and pinkish-red in colour, and that they have a nice amount of marbling (flecks of fat inside the muscle), as these are indicators of tasty and juicy meat! Common sense is important here – if anything looks discoloured or smells strange, don’t risk it!
Look for the MSA Symbol
If you want to guarantee your guests delicious meat, make sure that the beef you choose has the Meat Standards Australia (MSA) symbol on its packaging. This symbol is the most reliable and easy way to ensure you always buy tender, juicy and tasty beef.
Check the Packaging
The final step is to make sure that the beef is properly sealed – double check the packaging, and look for any tears or leaks (there shouldn’t be any beef juices on the outside of the packaging). Make sure you also check the use-by-date, and make sure that the meat is chilled!
And there you have it, our quick tips for buying beef! It’s pretty simple!
