Rump Steak Delivery or Pickup

Rump steak, also called round steak or butt steak, comes from the round, the area at the back of the animal near the tail and back legs. It's not as tender as some of the other cuts of meat available, but it's very flavorful and affordable. Most rump steak is beef, but lamb rump steak is also available. Rump steak is usually divided into eye of round, bottom round, top round, and round tip.

Eye of round is long and thin, and it comes from the thigh and hip muscles. It's also called breakfast steak, sandwich steak, wafer steak, minute steak, and eye of the round. It looks a lot like a tenderloin. A whole eye of round weighs about 8 pounds. Eye of round is a lean, flavorful cut that's usually roasted or slow-cooked to increase tenderness. You can also marinate it and then grill or pan-fry it. Many delis use roasted, sliced eye of round in roast beef sandwiches.

The bottom round, also called the gooseneck or beef silverside, comes from the outer part of the animal's leg. When the bone is left in, it's called a standing rump roast. The heel is the lowest part of the bottom round, and people often use it to make chip steak, a traditional ingredient in Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwiches. Top round, also called London broil or butterball steak, is more tender than other rump steaks, and it tastes good on the grill or pan-fried.

You can choose round tip, also called sirloin tip or sirloin knuckle, as well. It's near the front sides of the rear legs, where the round meets the sirloin, and people often use it in kebabs. 

Rump steak is lean and moderately tough. People often use it for roasts, marinated steaks, stir-fry, and ground beef. You can also find beef jerky made with rump steak through Instacart. You should marinate your rump steaks for 24 hours. You can use bottled teriyaki or barbecue sauce or make your own marinade with red wine and minced garlic or rice vinegar, soy sauce, and ginger. 

To help them cook more evenly, let your rump steaks sit on your counter at room temperature for an hour or two. Then, cover them with olive oil, salt, and pepper before cooking them on a grill or in a pan. 

To avoid overcooking and tough meat, remove the rump steaks from the heat source before reaching medium doneness at about 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Medium rare is around 135 degrees, and rare rump steak is around 125 degrees Fahrenheit. After cooking, transfer the rump steak to a plate and cover it with aluminum foil to retain moisture until you're ready to eat it.

The easy, convenient Instacart app makes ordering your favorite rump steaks quick and easy. You can look at the rump steaks in your area and select the best option available. Then, an experienced Instacart shopper can bring your rump steak right to your workplace or home in as little as 2 hours!