Did you know that most top restaurants bake a steak in the oven before grilling it? This tenderizes the meat and keeps it moist. You can do this at home. Just bake your steaks in the oven at 350 until they're almost done to your liking. Then place them on a hot grill for browning and searing.

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For roasts, slow cook cheap cuts in a crock pot. Add gravy, cream of mushroom soup, spaghetti sauce, or barbecue sauce. Even the toughest meat will come out tender and juicy after simmering for 8 hours or so. Vegetables, potatoes, or rice can be added for a complete meal.