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Butterfly Top Round Steak Delivery or Pickup
The Instacart guide to butterfly top round steak
About butterfly top round steak
Butterfly top round steak is an inexpensive cut of beef that can be delicious when cooked properly. Instacart makes it easy to get steak delivered straight to your door with our user-friendly Instagram app. Use the app to order from local retailers and have your steaks delivered in as little as 2 hours!
Butterfly top round steak is cut from the rump and hind leg of a cow. This cut may also be called a top round steak, London broil, or inside round steak. Butterfly top round steaks are a leaner, less tender cut of meat, with very little marbling or extra fat.
A three-ounce serving of butterfly top round steak has 140 calories but less than two grams of fat. It also provides 25 grams of protein, 15% of your daily iron, and 40% of your zinc requirement.
Butterfly top round steak cooking tips
Butterfly top round steaks should be tenderized or marinated before cooking. Before cooking, allow your steak to warm up on the kitchen counter for 30-60 minutes. Here are some of the best ways to prepare butterfly top round steak:
- Grill: Split your grill into a hot zone and a medium-low heat zone. Sear both sides of your steak on the hot side, and then move it to the medium-low side to finish cooking.
- Broiled: Put marinated butterfly top round steaks on a broiling pan and cook them under your broiler set on high. To prevent burning, keep your steaks at least four inches away from the broiler.
- Pan-fry then oven: Heat a heavy, oven-safe skillet and add some olive oil or butter. Sear both sides of the steak and then place in an oven set to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to finish cooking.
For all cooking methods, use an instant-read thermometer to keep track of the internal temperature and avoid overcooking. Butterfly top round steak should be served rare (120 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit) or medium-rare (130 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit) for the best flavor and texture. Allow your steak to rest for five minutes, cut it across the grain, and serve.
Thinly sliced butterfly top round steak makes tasty steak salads, sandwiches, and main dish—beef pairs well with roasted vegetables, green salads, bread, and potatoes of all kinds. Butterfly top round steak also pairs well with red wines, dark beers, and whiskey.
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FAQs about butterfly top round steak
Butterfly top round steak can be tough if not cooked properly. Marinating these steaks adds flavor and tenderizes the meat. Common beef marinade ingredients include garlic, kosher salt, pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, wine, beer, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Here are some tips for marinating a butterfly top round steak:
Fresh steaks will stay fresh in your fridge in the original packaging for three to five days. Always store raw beef on the lowest shelf in your fridge, or better yet, a separate drawer. This prevents accidental spillage that can spoil other foods in your refrigerator.
If you need to freeze your steak, be sure to remove the meat from its grocery store packaging. Foam boards and plastic wrap from the store will not protect your butterfly top round steak from freezer burn. Rewrap your steak in a freezer-safe plastic bag, butcher's paper, freezer paper, or a vacuum-sealed bag. Properly wrapped, steaks will stay fresh in the freezer for up to three months.
Resting your butterfly top round steak is an important step in the cooking process. All meat will continue to cook after you remove it from heat. This is known as "carryover cooking." Take your steak off of the heat when its internal temperature is slightly under your goal temp and let the carryover cooking finish the job for you.
As your steak cooks, the fibers firm up, pushing juices to the surface of the meat. Cutting into your steak right away will release the juices, leaving your meat tough and dry. Resting your steak allows moisture to be reabsorbed into the meat fibers, ensuring every bite is juicy and flavorful.
To rest your butterfly top round steak, transfer it to a carving board and cover it with foil to keep it warm. Most steaks need about five minutes of rest time, but larger pieces of meat can need up to 15 minutes of rest time.