Cut of the Week: The Cut that Transforms with Time and (Beer)
Mid-August now, the 4-H fairs are winding down, school shopping and fall sports starting up. Time to begin thinking ahead to those cool fall days and early snows we get here in Montana. Share those days coming up with me and give this a try. A Chuck roast or Delmonico steak would work too.
TOP BLADE STEAK
Where It Comes From
This week’s featured cut, Top Blade Steak, comes from the chuck, the hardworking shoulder of the steer.
It’s well-marbled and full of beefy flavor, with just the right bite. When slow-braised, it becomes fork-tender and deeply satisfying.
Before & After
From richly marbled raw steaks to a warm, savory stew, Top Blade transforms beautifully. First you brown it. . . then you braise it low and slow with onions and beer. The result? A thick, velvety sauce and melt-in-your-mouth beef.
Belgian Beef Carbonnade
A rustic recipe with old-world charm. Sweet onions, dark beer, and top blade steak come together in a stew that’s perfect for early fall or a Sunday supper.
Serve it with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or warm bread to mop up the sauce.
Let it rest overnight; it’s even better the next day.
Included in Every Beef Share
This cut is part of every T Bar J beef share, and just might be the coziest meal you’ll make this season.
Cozy, warm, thick, and filling, all words that go with a good soup, some bread, and a cup of coffee in my case.
Fall and winter are coming, now’s the time to get ready and start stocking up on meals your family will love coming home to.
A beef share would set you up just right. And if you're not ready for a full share just yet...
Stay tuned. Our new 25 lb beef bundle shows up August 18, perfect for trying out cuts like this one before committing to a quarter or half of beef.
P.S. As summer winds down, we’re feeling grateful for the families who fill their freezers with our beef, for the friendships we’ve built along the way, and for the simple blessing of sharing good food around the table.
Here’s to a fall full of comfort, connection, and hearty meals.
