Ben Greenfield: Private Chef Teaches Biohacker How To Cook 3 Italian Dishes! (With The World’s Best Beef?!)

Key Takeaways

• Prepare Tartare using lean Italian beef (Manzo) for a raw dish. Cut the chuck roll into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniformity for quick cooking.
• Cook meatballs in tomato sauce for a unique Italian twist. Use lean beef and incorporate pork belly (Guanciale) for added flavor and moisture retention.
• Adapt Beef Bourguignon into a shorter-cooking Italian-style dish (Beef Chianti). Use lean beef, butter, onions, and Guanciale for a flavorful braise.
• Season with Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt during cooking and finish with Celtic salt for flavor enhancement.

Products & Gear Mentioned

• Manzo beef (lean Italian beef from Fassana cows).
• Guanciale (Italian pork belly).
• Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt (for seasoning).
• Celtic salt (for finishing).

Notable Quotes

“This meat cooks really quickly, so if we make a smaller piece, it’s going to cook quicker.”

Bottom Line

Cook lean Italian beef (Manzo) quickly using these Italian-inspired methods: prepare Tartare, cook meatballs in tomato sauce, and adapt Beef Bourguignon into a shorter-cooking Italian dish.

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