The United Steaks

When shopping for steak at your local grocer, the Washington Post digs deep to show you how to pick the perfect steak.

In a nutshell, if you see rib or loin in the name, that is good. If you see chuck or round, you are looking at a cut which requires a long, slow moist heat to tender up.

Last year, I wrote about Lasater Grassland Beef located in eastern Colorado. Their sustainable ranching practices produce healthier and better-tasting beef.

This year, I’m going to place an order for Christmas. Four 7- to 9-ounce filets go for $60. I don’t mind a little indulgent spending at this time of year. And it will be interesting to see if we can taste the difference. I’m betting we can.

Italian Beef - Our Deluxe Package

Portillo’s famous Italian Beef ships in two convenient 1 lb. cryovac bags with two containers of gravy (will make 4 sandwiches per bag). Along with the beef there are eight bake and serve Italian rolls; a perfect complement to our Italian Beef. Our deluxe package includes oven roasted sweet peppers and hot giardiniera. The beef, gravy and rolls are shipped via UPS.

Prices include standard 2 day shipping. Additional fees for Standard Overnight and Priority Overnight Shipping.

Price: $61.95