Fresh Herbs
Fresh herbs work best when you sprinkle them over the meat just before serving. Try these herbs for steaks, hamburgers and any grilled beef:
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Chives
- Chimichurri (an Argentinian mixed-herb sauce made with oil, vinegar and finely chopped parsley, oregano and garlic)
Dried Herbs
Sprinkle dried herbs on roast beef or add them to the pot for braised beef brisket. These work especially well with beef:
- Rosemary
- Oregano
- Tarragon
- Thyme
- Bay leaves (for braised cuts of beef like brisket or stews)
- Red pepper flakes (for steaks and hamburgers)
Spices
Spices work with all cuts of beef, either sprinkled on before cooking or tossed into a braising pot. For dry spice rubs on short ribs or steaks, use a mix of herbs and spices and let the rub sit on the meat for a few hours before cooking. Along with salt, pepper and dried herbs, add any of these:
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Curry
- Coriander
- Indian-inspired spice mixes (cumin, garam masala and cinnamon)
