What Is Artificially Marbled Beef, And Is It Safe To Eat?
Meltique beef is artificially marbled beef that's gaining popularity in America and around the world. It's a shortcut to expensive-looking meat, a way to achieve ultimate tenderness and savings at the same time.
Meltique beef is considered safe to eat, as it's injected with beef- or vegetable-based fat, and the process of injection is regulated by food-safety standards. Meltique beef contains more fat than other regular-grade beef, however. Meltique beef averages an 8-12 on the USDA marbling scale, compared to Prime beef's score of 6-7 and standard Choice beef's score of 4-5. For this reason, those who avoid canola oil, other vegetable oils, or high-fat foods should take Meltique's fat content into consideration.
Where you can find artificially marbled beef (and how much it costs)
You'll probably have a hard time finding a Meltique steak at your local grocery store, but you can order them online from various meat suppliers, mainly out of Australia. Once you get your hands on one, though, you can cook Meltique beef the same way you would cook any other restaurant-quality steak at home. Just make sure you don't overcook it, use simple seasonings, and enjoy your favorite steak sauce on the side so you can taste the full flavor of the meat when desired. Grill or roast a Meltique ribeye, pan-sear a sirloin, or slow-cook a chuck roast for an exquisitely tender meal.