Ina Garten's Pro-Tip For Super Thin Shaved Steak - Chowhound

The reason raw steak is so difficult to cut in the first place is that it is soft (making it difficult for the knife to get a grip) and moist (making it hard to hold the steak in place as you slice it). A quick trip to the freezer solves both these issues. You should only freeze the meat for about 15 to 20 minutes, otherwise it will get too hard to cut. Advertisement The other key to thinly shaved steak is to use…