<|im_start|>user
What are some ways to tenderize beef?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
There are several techniques used to tenderize beef. These include the following:
1. Pounding the beef with a mallet 
2. Seasoning the beef with salt and allowing it to rest for a while
3. A good approach for tenderizing beef for stir frying beef to cut it into thin strips and coating it with cornstarch<|im_end|>
