Beef Cuts - 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Come from the sixth to twelfth ribs and are sold in 3, 4 or 7-rib slabs. Braise before grilling.

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Back Ribs

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2
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A very economical roast
with an average size of three
pounds. Comes from the
bottom sirloin. Versatile cut
with great flavor.

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Ball Tip Roast

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3
Q

A very economical steak
that is great for grilling. This
is a regional cut that is very
popular in Michigan.
Marinate before grilling.

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Ball Tip Steak

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4
Q

Typically cut from the
round. May come from
any cut except the shank
or top round.

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Beef for Stew

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5
Q

Commonly cut from the
sirloin, but can come from
any tender cut.

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Beef Kabob

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6
Q

Similar to the top round,
but often more tender. An
economical cut; thickness
varies.

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Bottom Round London Broil

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7
Q

An economical and flavorful
cut that is perfect for
autumn and winter comfort
food dishes. A great dollar
stretcher. Perfect for slow
cooker method.

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Bottom Round Roast

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8
Q

Similar to the top round, but
more economical because
this cut is less tender. A
great cut for slow cookers
and braising.

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Bottom Round Steak

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9
Q

Rich, beefy flavor; typically
sold boneless; available
both fresh and corned. A
less-tender cut, it becomes
tender and delicious with
long, slow cooking.

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brisket

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10
Q

Brisket trimmed of fat. Great
for smoking and also offered
as a fresh cut or for corned
beef. An excellent candidate
for smoking.

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brisket flat

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11
Q

A more economical brisket
cut. The fat layer has not
been removed. An
excellent cut for smoking
or braising.

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brisket point

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12
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A less tender cut that
should be marinated for
best results. Can be used
in soups or stews.

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Butterfly Top Round Steak (B.T.R.S.)

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13
Q

A lean, well-flavored and
moderately tender steak cut
from the center of the sirloin.
Versatile, juicy and delicious.
Slightly more expensive cut.

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(C.C.S.S)
Center Cut Sirloin Steak

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14
Q

Typically prepared with the
bone in. Fat is removed and
the cut is tied; also prepared
boneless.

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Chef-Cut Ribeye
(C.C.R)

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15
Q

Robust, beefy flavor that
does well when cooked in
moist heat. Great for cutting
into stew meat.

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Chuck Arm Roast
(C.A.R)

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16
Q

Slow, moist cooking is best for
this roast because it can be
slightly tough. Can also
marinate and use for kabobs.

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Chuck Eye Roast

17
Q

Cut from the chuck eye roast; a
good, low-cost alternative to
the ribeye, though slightly less
flavorful and tender. Marinate
before grilling.

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Chuck Eye Steak

18
Q

Large, flat-shaped pieces
typically cut 2 to 2 1/2 -
inch thick. Requires moist
heat cooking to soften and
tenderize. Robust beefy
flavor.

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Chuck Roast

19
Q

Flavorful, tender and
juicy; can be cut long or
short, or boneless.

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(C.S.R)
Chuck Short Ribs

20
Q

A very versatile cut that can
be prepared grilled as a cut
steak, or roasted whole and
carved. Has a rich, beefy
flavor. Can be cubed for
kabobs.

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Coulotte Steak

21
Q

Tender, juicy, flavorful;
very meaty.

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(C.S.C.R)
Cowboy-Style Chuck Ribs

22
Q

A rib steak that is fine- grained and juicy. Rich, beefy flavor and generous
marbling throughout. One of the most tender beef
cuts.

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Cowboy Steak

23
Q

A whole-muscle cut that is
mechanically tenderized.

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Cubed Steak

24
Q

Juicy, tender and wellmarbled; has a rich, beefy taste. Flavorful and tender.

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Denver Cut

25
Q

A flavorful, slightly tough roast that’s very economical. Typically prepared ovenroasted, but great for moist
cooking methods.

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English Roast

26
Q

An economical cut that can
be slightly tough and dry. A
great dollar-stretcher that
can be prepared in the slow
cooker or braised for
optimum flavor.

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Eye of Round Roast

27
Q

An economical cut that can
be slightly tough and dry.
Can be prepared in the slow
cooker or braised for
optimum flavor. Grilling is
not recommended.

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Eye of Round Steak