Beef shoulder tender

One cut, two simple ways to cook it

Beef shoulder tender is a cut also known as the “butcher’s tender”. It can be cooked whole or sliced into small steaks depending on the preparation you want to make.

Its format makes it suitable for both a quick griddle meal and a slower oven roast without changing to a different cut.

How to cook it

For a quick preparation, slice it into small steaks and cook them on a hot griddle or frying pan.

It can also be roasted whole in the oven. In that case, adjust the cooking time to the size of the piece so it does not remain under heat longer than necessary.

About Tolecarnes

Tolecarnes is a family-run cattle farm based in Menasalbas, at the foot of the Montes de Toledo, with three generations of experience raising cattle.

Its calves are raised by the farm from birth and spend much of the year grazing freely on its dehesa in the Montes de Toledo. The wetter conditions on the northern side of the mountains provide natural pasture for a large part of the year, allowing the cattle to remain outdoors and active in an open environment.

During winter, when fresh pasture is less abundant, their diet is supplemented with forage collected during the more productive months and with feed produced by Cooperativa Valle de Mena, of which Tolecarnes is a member. This feed is made from plant-based ingredients, giving the farm greater control over the animals' diet.

Tolecarnes oversees the farming process from the birth of its calves through to the sale of the meat, maintaining a traditional approach to cattle farming closely connected to the Montes de Toledo.

Frequently asked questions

What is beef shoulder tender?

It is a beef cut also known as the “butcher’s tender”.

Can it be cooked on a griddle?

Yes. It can be sliced into small steaks and cooked on a griddle or in a frying pan.

Can it be cooked whole?

Yes. It can also be prepared whole as an oven roast.