Steak

A steak is a slice from a larger piece of meat, usually beef. Red meat and fish are often cut into steaks. Most steaks are cut perpendicular to the muscle fibres, improving the perceived tenderness of the meat. Steaks are typically served grilled, though they can also be pan-fried or broiled. Because steaks are cooked quickly, using dry heat, and served whole, the most tender cuts of the animal are usually used for steak. This also means that steaks have a premium price and perception; the idea of eating steak is a signifier of relative wealth.

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Meat - Beef - Red meat - Fish - Grilled - Pan-fried - Broiled - Premium

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A restaurant that specializes in steaks is known as a steakhouse. A typical steak dinner consists of a steak, with a starchy side dish, often potatoes, occasionally rice, pasta, or beans. A small serving of cooked vegetables accompanies the meat and side. A well-known accompaniment to steak is a cooked lobster tail, a combination often called surf and turf. Special steak knives are provided along with steak; a steak knife is serrated and sharper than most table knives.

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Restaurant - Steakhouse - Starchy - Potatoes - Rice - Pasta - Beans - Vegetables - Lobster - Surf and turf - Steak knives

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