{"id":4741,"date":"2021-03-25T14:26:16","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T14:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/?p=4741"},"modified":"2025-08-21T20:13:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T20:13:39","slug":"steak-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/steak-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Steak Basics for Beginners &#8211; How to Pick a Perfect Steak"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; 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Today, I\u2019m going to share the basics of steak; what makes a steak a steak, the different types of fat (and why it matters), the importance of steak aging, and how to pick a perfect steak.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0-ugVwYowz4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Makes a Steak a Steak?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are many different cuts of beef, but very few are steak. A steak is a whole-muscle cut of beef, meaning it\u2019s not processed or changed. Most beef isn\u2019t tender enough to be cooked over high heat like a steak and ends up as ground beef or slow-cooker cuts.<\/p>\n<p>The best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/shop\/Best-Sellers?SRC=RZ0636\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">steaks<\/a> are cut only from a few areas, including the hindquarters, called the short loin, or from the rib section. These aren\u2019t the biggest muscles, so there\u2019s just a lot less of it than other cuts of beef &#8211; that\u2019s what makes steak expensive.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about each individual cut of steak, including<a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/what-is-filet-mignon\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"> filet mignon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/what-is-a-ribeye\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">ribeye<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/what-is-a-new-york-strip\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">New York strip<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/what-is-a-t-bone\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">T-bone<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/what-is-top-sirloin\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">top sirloin<\/a>, and flat iron, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/steak-cut-guide\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Ultimate Steak Cut Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Know the Different Types of Fat<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are two different types of fat in beef: <em>intra<\/em>muscular and <em>inter<\/em>muscular fat. Knowing the difference between the two is important when learning how to pick a perfect steak.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Intermuscular (white) fat<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Intermuscular fat is the large areas of fat that sit between the different areas of muscles. Some cuts of meat, like a rib roast, are supposed to have those areas of fat that melt and add flavor as it cooks. Other cuts of steak, like Omaha Steaks filet mignon, have been masterfully butchered and trimmed so there\u2019s very little exterior fat.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Intramuscular fat (marbling)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The white flecks inside the steak are intramuscular fat or marbling. Intramuscular fat melts into the meat while cooking, giving the steak incredible flavor and juiciness. When you\u2019re looking for a perfect, juicy steak, look for well-trimmed white fat and lots of marbling.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Steak-Basics-how-to-pick-a-perfect-steak.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Steak Basics for Beginners \u2013 How to Pick a Perfect Steak&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Steak Basics how to pick a perfect steak&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What Does Steak Aging Do?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At Omaha Steaks you hear a lot about steak aging. 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Once aged to perfection, Omaha Steaks are carved by a team of master butchers.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Flash Freezing <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/a-fresh-take-on-frozen-food\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Flash Freezing<\/a> pauses the aging process and delivers the steak to you at the peak moment of perfection, so there\u2019s no guesswork. Omaha Steaks individual vacuum-sealed package keep your steak perfect until you\u2019re ready to cook.<\/p>\n<p>These steak basics will help you take the guesswork out of choosing a perfect steak. Now that you know how to choose the best steak, stock your freezer with aged-to-perfection, tender Omaha Steaks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/buy\/Steaks?SRC=RZ0636\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">steak<\/a>, conveniently delivered to your front door. 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