When choosing what type of beef to buy, it's important to remember that words like "chuck," "round" and "flank" connote a less tender cut of beef. These cuts are most commonly made into ground beef or beef stew. The terms "loin" and "rib" typically suggest a more tender cut of beef.
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| Location |
Retail Name |
Also Known As |
| Chuck |
Arm Steak |
Round Bone Steak, Swiss Steak |
| Chuck |
Top Blade Pot Roast |
Top Chuck Roast, 7-Bone Roast |
| Chuck |
Short Ribs |
Barbecue Ribs, Braising Ribs |
| Rib |
Back Ribs |
Beef Riblet, Rib Bones |
| Rib |
Rib Eye Roast |
Delmonico Roast, Roll Roast |
| Loin |
Tenderloin Steak |
Filet Mignon, Fillet Steak |
| Loin |
Boneless Top Loin Steak |
Boneless Club Steak, New York Strip
Steak, Kansas City Steak, Strip |
| Round |
Top Round Steak |
Steak, Ambassador Steak |
| Round |
Tip Roast |
Top Round London Broil, Short Cut
Steak |
| Flank |
Flank Steak |
Tip Sirloin Roast, Knuckle Roast |
| Plate |
Skirt Steak |
Flank Steak Fillet, London Broil, Jiffy
Steak |
| Brisket |
Whole Boneless Brisket |
Fajita Meat, Philadelphia Steak, Fresh
Beef Brisket |
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