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Know your beef before you buy

What each cut is like, and what to cook with it

Know your beef before you buy - What each cut is like, and what to cook with it
  1. Chuck — Marbled shoulder. Big flavour, needs time. Best for: stews, braising, mince, burgers.
  2. Brisket — Tough and fatty. Turns tender over hours. Best for: smoking, braising, soup.
  3. Rib — Tender and heavily marbled. Best for: steak, roasting.
  4. Short rib — Rich meat on the bone. Best for: braising, grilling.
  5. Sirloin — Tender, with a strip of fat on one edge. Best for: steak, grilling.
  6. Tenderloin — The most tender cut. Very lean. Best for: a quick sear, steak.
  7. Rump — Lean, with good flavour. Best for: steak, roasting.
  8. Round — Very lean. Dry if overcooked. Best for: roasting, thin slices.
  9. Flank — Long grain, strong flavour. Best for: grilling, sliced across the grain.
  10. Shank — Tendon and collagen. Needs long cooking. Best for: soup, stews, slow cooking.

Cut names vary by country and shop. Text and pictures were made with AI.

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