Tips to Make the Perfect Barbecue Grilled Beef

Do you enjoy the taste of freshly grilled beef? Typically, barbecued meat is best cooked over direct heat with some coals or gas burners under the grill grate. There are many recipes for barbecuing beef. However, to ensure that everything cooks to perfection, you need to use a few simple tips.

DON'T OVERLOAD THE GRILL

Remember not to overload your griller with meat. Start by firing up only half the meat patties, sausages or steaks. This will ensure the food remains warm for every guest and the meat is cooked evenly. It also allows the food to cook quickly because the top bars of the griller are usually hotter than those at the bottom.

DON'T TURN THE MEAT TOO OFTEN

Also, please resist the temptation to turn your barbecued meats too often as this will lower their temperature and make them cook too slowly. Keep a watchful eye on the food and turn it in only when necessary. If you notice juices dripping from your barbecued meats, don't be tempted to pour them over the meat while cooking.

Instead, take your griller out of its heat source once the food is done and let it rest for a few minutes. In this way, you'll ensure that your barbecued meats retain their delicious juices and flavours when you try different recipes for barbecuing beef.

BRUSH UP THE BARBECUE SAUCES

Baste your barbecued meats with barbecue sauce for an extra burst of flavours. You can even marinate them before cooking for a unique taste. It's best to brush the sauce onto only one side of the meat while grilling so as not to burn and leave a bitter taste.

If you feel it's necessary, add more sauce during cooking. But don't do this too often. The high heat may burn the sauce and ruin your barbecued meats' taste. You can also brush barbecue sauces on cooked meat to add that tiny "something" in-between servings for added flavours.

BEST CUTS OF BEEF FOR BARBECUE

You can use any choice of beef for barbecuing and grilling. However, the following cuts are generally considered best:

• Fillet Steak
• Tenderloin Steaks
• Sirloin Steak
• Rib Eye Steak
• Striploin Steaks
• Chuck Roast

For best results, grill beef patties over medium heat to ensure that the inside cooks through while leaving a crust on the outside. You can also use pre-made burger mince for an easy yet delicious barbecue option.

FLAVOUR UP YOUR DISHES

When barbecuing meat, use some rosemary sprigs for that extra kick of flavour. Rosemary is considered a great herb to add to beef dishes because it adds its distinct freshness without overpowering the other flavours on the plate.

Grilled food tastes best with freshly cooked rice or bread. So, please include them in your menu whenever you have a barbecue.

Not only do these side dishes complement the grilled flavours, but they also make for great leftovers to enjoy on another day.

BRINING YOUR BEEF

As an extra tip, consider brining beef before barbecuing it. Brining involves soaking meat in a saline solution before cooking to infuse the meat with flavour. You can brine beef overnight or for a couple of hours to get maximum results. It's best to use coarse salt when making your brine so that it dissolves quickly in the water and doesn't affect the texture of the barbecued meats. You can add sugar to the brine for added sweetness.