Beef advice
Beef is much more prominent in the 'u.s.' than anyplace else in the whole world. If one were to keep a record of the meals containing beef prepared in the whole world, you may well be amazed to find that the Usa is responsible for virtually 25% of it.
When buying quality cuts of beef, you are better visiting a specialised butcher rather than a self-service store. A specialised butcher is far more likely to serve a better range of beef cuts than the self-service store, he will know the history of his meat, is likely to have hung it properly, and he will be able to give you advice on how best too cook it.
Cook safely
Dry food before putting it in a deep fat fryer (water can make the oil explode).
If the deep fat fryer oil starts to smoke don't put the food in. Turn off the heat and leave it to cool.