A way to save a bit of money doing this: butcheries and markets charge extra for pre-sliced stuff. Buy a chunk of lean meat and pop it in the freezer. Take it out when it is about half-frozen (or freeze it and half-thaw it). While the meat is firm from being half-frozen, it is very easy to cut into thin, even strips.
I learned this trick when I learned to stir-fry...it also works well for slicing meat for cheesesteaks or stroganoff! |