topic Re: Any help for overcooked meat? in Recipes

Any help for overcooked meat?

geegerbee — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:38:39 GMT

I put a package of onion soup mix and water on top of thing sirloin. Then I put the heat on what I thought was low, but was actually high. The meat is slightly burned and chewy. Is there anything that will help make it chewable---more cooking on low or something? Or do I have to throw it away?

Thank you for all the good suggestions. Never thought to grind it up. Turns out I added water and a can of beef gravy, cut it into small pieces, and served it over mashed potatoes. Didn't get any complaints.

Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

candys mine — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:44:59 GMT

It's not gonna taste like serloin anymore. Maybe put it through the grinder, make a little more onion gravy and serve it on toast for a snack.

I would not throw it away.

Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

Kachina624 — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:15:51 GMT

Grind it up and mix with some mayo and Heinz Chili Sauce for a delicious sandwich spread,.

Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

KingstonMom — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:18:54 GMT

Put a gravy over it and cook it on low (stovetop). Stir occasionally. Add onions/bell pepper if you like.

Low heat in gravy will put some moisture back in it.

Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

Marp — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:19:07 GMT

I was going to recommend a fine chop then adding vegetables and gravy to make a stew or broth to make a soup.

Normal bite sized pieces will remain dry and likely tough so the smaller the pieces the better.

An alternative would be to food process the meat to a thick puree seasoned to your liking and used as a spread or dip.

If you think it is inedible as is use it to experiment rather than simply throw it out.

Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

Scorpio1971 — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:25:19 GMT

Only thing I can think of is to cut it into shorter pieces and shred so they will not be too long & stringy and put BBQ sauce and serve on buns or similar. Try to use a stand mixer to shred or an electric mixer. You can even try to cut off the very well overdone burned areas and discard. Do not give to a dog because of the onion which can be fatal.

Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

Franell — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:41:07 GMT

If it tastes at all burnt I would throw it out. No use spending time and energy to try to fix it,

Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

Mz iMac — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:52:36 GMT

@geegerbee Maybe if you post a pic, the helpers here can give you better suggestions.

I have no clue what "slightly burnt" sirlon looks like. Sirlon is burnt or not. You mentioned "chewy." To me that's crusty burnt. Without a pic, hard to tell.

Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

RedTop — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:39:47 GMT

I would salvage the roast by cutting into small pieces and adding to V8 juice and broth along with onions and barley to make beef and barley soup.

Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

Desertdi — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 03:42:03 GMT

Fido ?????

Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

cindyNC — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:31:01 GMT

@geegerbee My mother would take meat like that and grind it with potatoes and onions for beef hash. We loved it with some butter on the top.