Nigella Lawson says cheap steak will taste 'magnificent' if cooked with 1 vital ingredient

Unlock Magnificent Flavor: Nigella Lawson’s Steak Secrets

Celebrated cook Nigella Lawson has revealed a timeless tip for preparing steak with exceptional flavor, using just a couple of simple additions, even when working with more economical cuts of beef. Discover how to transform budget-friendly options into a culinary delight.

Elevating Inexpensive Cuts of Beef

While steak is a beloved indulgence, its cost can often be prohibitive. However, Nigella Lawson suggests a method for turning less expensive beef cuts, such as flank steak, into a delectable dish. According to ABC News, premium cuts require minimal preparation and quick cooking. She notes that cuts like flank and skirt steak, while visually different, possess a superior taste.

“These cheaper cuts are often denigrated, but the cheaper cuts, as all our grandmothers knew, the flavour is better.”

The Secret Ingredient: Time

The key to success with cheaper cuts lies in an invaluable ingredient: time. Marinading the beef allows it to tenderize, resulting in a more delicious and tender steak than a pricier option. If you have the time, you can elevate inexpensive meat to new heights.

She added: “A thinner steak [is] half the size, therefore half the price, and cooks faster. “The difficulty is, in a way, you can only save money when you’ve got one vital ingredient: and that vital ingredient is time. “On the days you don’t have time, you can’t use a cheaper cut because it’s going to be tough.”

Nigella’s Recipe for Budget-Friendly Steak

Try this method to enjoy enhanced flavors at home.

1. Heat a teaspoon of oil in a large frying pan.
2. Cook the steak on high heat for one and a half minutes per side.
3. Transfer to a warm plate.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Squeeze lemon juice into the hot pan, allowing it to bubble with the meat-infused oil.
6. Pour the mixture over the steaks.

Enhancing the Flavor with Marinade

Nigella emphasizes the importance of marinating for optimal results.

She suggests: “What you really need to do though, I think, is marinate it a bit, and put it with a bit of oil and a bit of soy sauce, maybe a spritz of lemon and leave it like that for a while. That slightly tenderises the meat, and then it’s best cooked slowly.

Grilling Recommendations

“You can grill them, but it’s best to tenderise them first.”