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When looking for something altogether new and unusual to put on the grill
buffalo steak has a familiar flavor that is just unusual enough to make itself memorable. Very similar to beef it has a comforting familiarity. However
it also has a certain something that people notice and will look forward to having again. Which explains why buffalo steak is becoming a popular alternative to beef.

Buffalo steak is usually described as having a sweeter flavor than beef
giving it an enjoyably distinctive taste. It is flavorful without being gamey
it is tender without being greasy
and it can be prepared just like steak. In fact
because buffalos and cows have essentially the same muscle groups
the cuts of meat are the same as you would find with beef. So
when you select a buffalo steak
you will know exactly what to expect from your meal.

However
the flavor is not the only reason to try buffalo steak. In fact
one of the best reasons to try buffalo steak is the fact that it is actually very good for you. Because buffalo is much lower in fat than beef or pork
buffalo steak is much easier on your body than other forms of red meat. Buffalo is remarkably lean for red meat
allowing people to feel much better about their selection of meat. So even the healthy crowd can feel good about choosing buffalo.

In fact
buffalo is so lean that you have to be careful with it when you cook it. Because fat is an insulator
it makes beef cook slowly. But
since buffalo is a very lean animal
the meat is very low in fat and
therefore
much healthier. Which also means that you need to be careful cooking a buffalo steak
since it will cook much faster than beef. So you should always be careful with buffalo on the grill or in the oven.

While the low fat and low cholesterol of buffalo steak is attractive
modern concerns about meat make buffalo even more attractive. Because buffalo graze on the free range
they are not as susceptible to mad cow disease as
let’s say
cows. This is because buffalo are allowed to go out onto the prairies and eat grass like normal herbivores
rather than eat cow renderings
such as regular cattle. And buffalo do not defecate in the streams and ponds where they drink
making them that much more sanitary. And
even more
they don’t require the steroids and antibiotics that cattle require
since buffalo tend to grow much larger than cows and are much more resistant to disease. Thus
buffalo are permitted to grow on their own and don’t require as many chemicals to stay healthy. Which means that buffalo steak is not as filled with chemicals as beef
making it a meat that is almost untainted by modern science.

Admittedly
buffalo steak is not the least expensive meat available. But
when you consider the fact that buffalo is a very healthy
very tasty alternative to beef
it is clearly an alternative worth exploring. So
if you are in the mood to stretch out and try something new
exciting
and well worth the effort
give a buffalo steak a try and see what a difference it can make.