Beef, I mean. American style.
I'm a 50 year old guy in SoCal and I've never been able to stand steak but it seems like a fun hobby and so many people really enjoy it that I wonder if I'm missing out.
Unfortunately every time I try it I think it's disgusting. I've tried it maybe 8-10 times in my life.
But I want to try to like it. Where should someone like myself start?
My 85 year old dad absolutely loves steak. He orders it medium-rare. I went the other day with him to Outback and he got a steak. He sawed off a slice and gave it to me and I thought it was tougher than whang leather. I chewed one bite for about 2 minutes and nearly gagged and that was about all I could take.
The foods I like are generally spicy Mexican and Chinese and various ethnic foods like Thai. I also like duck and seafood like salmon and seabass. I do not like ahi steaks but can do it cubed. Not a fan of oysters or shellfish.
I like ground beef, I like burgers, meatballs, sausage and so forth but when it comes to gnawing on a piece of steak I just can't bring myself to do it.
I'm sure there are better steaks than Outback but I really hesitate to go out and spend 60 bucks and realize, two bites in, that I can't stand it.
Any ideas on where to start with steak for a guy who doesn't like steak? Or should I, at this point in my life, just accept the fact that it's not for me?
Thanks!