Best Tasting Steaks

Allen Brothers has one of the most comprehensive catalogs of great-tasting USDA Prime beef steaks that you could find. Unmatched in both beef quality and attention to detail, Allen Brothers provides the gourmet steak buff with an almost overwhelming menu of offerings. Dozens of beef cuts are available for rapid home delivery, as are fine cuts of lamb, pork, poultry and even fresh fish.

How should you prepare your Allen Brothers steak? In keeping with steakhouse tradition, the best steaks are often rubbed with a simple combination of coarse sea salt, freshly ground pepper and minced garlic, then cooked to perfection and perhaps topped with a pat of butter. Allen Brothers' gourmet steaks are so rich in flavor that oversaturation in heavy marinades can actually diminish a diner's enjoyment. For the best-tasting results, less is more. Allen Brothers' steaks are so flavorful that little needs to be done to prepare them.

Other classic steak seasonings include gentle herbs like basil, chives and parsley, or tangy accoutrements such as scallions and shallots. For a tried-and-true recipe, simply crumble an aged blue cheese (such as Stilton or Roquefort) on top of a cooked steak, or bathe it in a delicate red wine such as Madeira, or cook it with wild mushrooms.

Of course, at the great steakhouses, half the experience of ordering a steak is savoring the accents that are offered alongside it. Spinach is prepared creamed or simply steamed with lemon and garlic. Potatoes are served au gratin, baked with horseradish or smashed with garlic and butter. The best tasting steaks are also often accompanied by haricots verts, broccoli, sweet potatoes, onions and peppers or even simmered prunes. Being adventurous with your steak will bring rewards, but don't be afraid to be simple, either. Sophisticated palates appreciate the natural taste of a great cut of meat.