What is the key to making beef soft? [duplicate]

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I bought chuck roast beef from the store but when I cooked it for my beef noodle soup, it was a little hard.

My mom told me sometimes adding salt will suck out the water amd make it hard. I'm not sure if this was the reason why though.

Are there any key things to keep in mind when cooking beef to keep it soft?






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How do you make beef really soft?

8 simple tips to make meat softer
  • Utilize the meat tenderizer. A quick and easy method is the use of the meat tenderizer. ...
  • Cover the meat with coarse salt. ...
  • Acid marinade. ...
  • Marinade with fruit puree. ...
  • Slow cooking in a pan. ...
  • Grilling. ...
  • Add the coarse salt halfway through cooking. ...
  • Use baking soda.


  • What ingredient makes meat soft?

    Marinating your meat with buttermilk about 20-40 minutes before you grill it is a guaranteed way to make it perfectly tender. The lactic acid in buttermilk weakens the protein structure of the meat, making it too soft and tender. This marinade works great for all types of meat.



    How To Tenderize ANY Meat!




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