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Any help for overcooked meat?

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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. 

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Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

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.

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Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

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

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Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

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.

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Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

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.

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Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

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.

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Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

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

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Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

@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.

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Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

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.  

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Re: Any help for overcooked meat?

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