Ostrich beef

Lets talk Ostrich. Anyone eating it inhere?

Yes it is a bit more expensive than regular beef but is a lot healthier since it is red meat tasting like beef, but coming from a bird.

From what i can gather it is about the lowest kcal type of meat you can put your fork in. Besides that it has a ridiculous low amount of fat in it( saturated fats are almost not there). The Cholesterol levels are also lower than regular meats.

Link As you can see a 3.5 ounce steak has 142 kcal in them. That is lower than beef the rings up over 200 kcal. The huge diff. is in fats. Over 17 times more fat in the beef compared to the Ostrich.

From what i have seen you can get Ostrich in all kinds of steaks, cuts and burgers. I like that.

It is a shame that something so healthy has to cost a small fortune. Imagine eating red meat (we all love that) with virtually no bad fat in it.

I had ostrich jerky a few months ago and it was delicious.

I'd really like to try it.

Mikael, if I got it from Whole Foods or something, how's the best way to cook it?

Dennishopson -

 I am not really sure. I read somewhere that you should only cook it medium since it has not much fat in it at all.

Here is the link

Let us know how it went...

Here is another link with cooking instructions for different types of Ostrich cuts. Fillet/Steaks, Burgers, Roast.

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I've had it a LONG time ago, and I found it a little similar to venison that has a slight hint of gamey taste to it

I would eat it again no problem but the problem is finding it

Pretty sure Whole Foods.....hell I am sure.

Publix grocery stores in upscale neighborhoods Gator..........


I had also seen it in Albertsons in N.California Bay Area, also in upscale areas only (might have neen Safeway in Walnut Creek East of Berkely.

It's like deer meat, but leaner. It will take on the flavor of anything you cook with it. You also have to spray it with water while cooking, or it will be tough and taste like shit. Very good flavor. I cooked some with onions and garlic for a burger.

Aww man great taste and more iron than beef I gotta try this stuff.

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