So, now that we know the steaks are actually steaks, made from 100% real beef, how does a $1 steak actually taste? ABC13 did a taste test, and they say the first thing they noticed was that the ribeyes, at 3.5 ounces, were very thin and got even thinner on the grill. However, they also point out that that could be a positive thing for someone looking to exercise portion control or for those cooking for just one or two people. "I live alone so this is perfect. You can make a meal with two little packs, a dollar each," one taste tester told the news station.
The general consensus of the tasters was that overall, the steaks were a little chewy, but not bad for $1. "I'm very shocked. It's better than I thought it would be, absolutely," one tester said. Another person suggested the thin slices of meat may actually be better utilized in fajitas or similar recipes, since they were flavorful but thin and a bit chewy. In response, the channel had reporter Chauncy Glover try a fajita made with the Dollar Tree ribeye on live TV. His response? "My mom taught me if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all," he said. But then he went back for seconds.
