stew meat
Definition
Noun: Tough cuts of meat that require slow, moist cooking in liquid (stewing) to become tender and edible.
Usage
"Stew meat" refers to specific, typically less tender cuts from an animal that are best prepared through the stewing cooking method. It is not a specific cut itself but a category of meat sold pre-cut into cubes for convenience, often containing pieces from the chuck, round, or shoulder.
Examples
- The recipe calls for one pound of stew meat to be browned before adding to the pot.
- Stew meat is more affordable than steak but needs a longer cooking time.
- She bought a package of beef stew meat to make a hearty dinner.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used generically, but you can specify the animal: , , .
- In butchery, stew meat is sometimes labeled as "braising cubes" or "cooking cubes," indicating the same intended use.
Variants and Related Words
- Stewing beef/steak: A more specific label, often referring to the same type of meat cut for stewing.
- Braising meat: A closely related term for tough cuts suited to braising, a similar moist-heat cooking method.
Synonyms
- Braising cubes
- Cooking meat
- Tougher cuts (a descriptive synonym, not a commercial label)
Related Phrases
- Cut for stew: Describes the action of preparing the meat.
- Suitable for stewing: A phrase describing the property of the meat.
Noun
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tough meat that needs stewing to be edible
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