How do I cook a tough roast beef?

Chef's answer
How to Cook Tough Beef Tender
  • Preheat your oven to 325 F.
  • Season the roast well with salt and pepper and let stand 30 to 60 minutes. ...
  • Sear the beef on the stovetop. ...
  • Cover the beef with liquid. ...
  • Add the vegetables, if you choose to cook with them, cover the pan and place in the oven.
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    Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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    To cook it until it's so tender it falls apart, you'll need to choose a joint like chuck and blade or beef brisket and either braise, slow roast or slow cook it for at least a couple of hours.
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    2 lbs = 0.907 kg..
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    When boiling beef, simmer the liquid rather than cooking at a full boil. ... Tough cuts of beef are tenderized through a slow cooking process using a small amount of liquid in a covered pot. Cooking with moist heat will not only make meat tender but also increase the digestibility and bioavailability of nutrients.
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    Raw meat can carry bacteria which cause food poisoning and, accordingly, eating undercooked pork or chicken may result in food poisoning. If you experience symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and fever after eating undercooked meat, seek a diagnosis from a medical institution immediately..
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    How do you know when corned beef is done in the slow cooker? The meat is ready when it is "fork-tender". This is a good indication that is properly cooked, tender, and ready for serving. In addition, I recommend using a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.
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    Choose the flat cut, more often than not the tip cut will end up tougher. Next, while some recipes instruct you to trim all the fat from the brisket, I prefer to trim the fat off after it is finished cooking. That way when the fat renders during the cooking process the flavor will get infused into the meat.
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    When buying a brisket for corned beef, plan on about 3/4 pounds per person, or up to one pound per person if you want to make sure there are leftovers for things like sandwiches and hash.
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