b'Cowgirl With A PenBEEFWHATS FOR DINNER?By Naomi LoomisPlease follow me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thecirclelranch. Visit our website at thecirclelranch.com and send any comments to Loomis489@yahoo.com. I would love hearing from you.G od made a creature that Cows cannot vomit.could turn grass into a healthy meal.CowsFemale beef cattle are called cows. Young female cows theres a lot more to cattle than just a bunch of bessiesare called heifers.sitting around chewing their cud. They provide milk and meat that our world depends on. And did you know that Male beef cattle are called bulls. Castrated males are domestic cows are actually descendants of wild oxencalled steers. the tenderloin steak, the flat iron is well-marbled, richly call aurochs? In 2009, scientists mapped out the bovineflavored, and juicy. There are only 2-4 of these steaks on genome and discovered that cattle have about 22,000 Cows never sleep standing up. They sleep lying downa beef animal.genes; 80% of their genes are shared with humans.Doesand about 4 hours a day.that make you say Ummm? It did me. Here are a fewMy favorite method is to cook juicy seasoned steak inmore facts that I found interesting and decided to share. Here is a list of some of my favorite beef cuts: a skillet to provide a simple yet flavor-packed crust.The trick to a great crust is to use a very hot skillet; aCows are social animals. They like to be in groups. 1 Hamburger aka Ground Beef large cast-iron skillet works best. Rub steak evenly with Where I come from, we call ground beef steak seasoning and salt. Cook in hot oil over medium- Cows can eat up to 100 pounds of feed and drink up tohamburger. From tacos to grilling, hamburger ishigh heat for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or to the 50 gallons of water a day. served at the Circle L Ranch almost every day.Did youdesired degree of doneness. Let stand for 5 minutes.know that by law,Cut diagonally across the grain into thin strips. Cows can smell up to 6 miles away. hamburger aka ground beef, may not containThis list is my favorites. What are yours? They all haveCows only have bottom teeth. To eatany added water,their strong points, and if cooked properly, you cant go grass, they curl their tongue around it. fillers, or binders? Mywrong with any of them. These comparisons may help helpful hint aboutyou choose the perfect cut the next time youre planningFemale cows are pregnant for 9 months. hamburger is that Ia steak dinner. My favorite beef cut for grilling on an cook a huge batch ofopen fire is the tri-tip cut. Cows can see only blues, greens, andhamburger every week yellows. They cannot see pink, red, so that I can makeBeef has 10 essential nutrients and is one of the worlds purple, or brown. quick lunches and/ormost nutrient-rich foods. Its the #1 food source for suppers. protein to build muscles and keep them preserved, Vitamins B6 and B12 for brain function, and Zinc for 2 Prime Rib akathe immune system. Eating beef will also add:Rib-Eye SteakThis cut of beef makes my mouth water just thinking about it. I love a good prime rib steak. The prime rib steak (rib-eye) has the most fat compared to the other cuts, which is why its such a tender, juicy, and flavorful piece of beef. It can be grilled, broiled, or pan-fried with equally delicious results but my favorite is roasted.3 Top SirloinThis steak is affordable and very flavorful. Its a relatively lean cut, without a lot of marbling. Top sirloin is often marinated or pounded to help tenderize it. Like the rib eye steak, it can be cooked in any manner. I like to use cut this steak up in cubs and grill it withCows have a single stomach, but 4 different fruit and/or vegetables.digestive compartments. Cows have 300-degree panoramic vision, enabling4 T-BoneDid you know that the T-bone steak is really two them to keep an eye on predators, but they cannot seesteaks in one? The T-shaped bone divides a New right in front of them or behind them. York strip steak and a tenderloin filet. I like this steak on the grill. A cows heart beats between 60 and 70 beatsper minute. 5 Flat IronDid you know that this steak was found atCows spend their days eating, chewing their cudthe University of Nebraska? I was attending a (regurgitated, partially digested food) and sleeping. Nebraska Cattlemen Youth Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska when I got to sample this steak. It has been onCows can produce up to 125 lbs. of saliva a day. my favorite list since then. It is second in tenderness to 14 August 2023'