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A type of red meat cut from carcasses of cattle that are raised, butchered, and processed for human consumption.

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Beef that has been raised almost exclusively on grass rather than grain or commercially produced cattle feed.

Commonly referred to as hamburger, ground beef is produced from grinding and blending together various cuts of beef including meat from the chuck, brisket, plate, sirloin, and/or flank.

A type of beef from the Kobe region of Japan that comes from a breed of cattle known as the Wagyu cattle.

A beef roast cut from above the shoulder blade in the chuck primal. This cut has good marbling and flavor, but can be tough if improperly cooked.

The beef round tip roast is next to the sirloin tri-tip, so it is not quite as tough as other round roasts.

Beef that is processed using specific guidelines of Jewish law and with the supervision of special rabbis.

A term used to describe beef that has not been graded by the USDA. Beef carcasses graded by the USDA have a grading stamp rolled on the exterior fat of the carcass to identify the grade of the meat.

The beef heart has a rich flavor and is best prepared by braising or stewing, because of the toughness of the meat.

A combination of a traditional Vegetable Soup with beef and beef flavorings added. Somewhat more hearty than soups made with vegetables only, Vegetable Beef Soup contains a variety of vegetables that may include green beans, peas, carrots, corn, tomatoes, celery, and onions.

Hearty and quite filling, this savory soup can be be served as a main meal for lunch due to the quantity of ingredients typically added to the soup.

Also commonly known as pulled beef, this method of preparation typically involves longer cooking of beef cuts to create individual strands of tender meat for various food dishes.

Thinly sliced beef that has been smoked, salt cured, and then cut into round or rectangular slices. It is most often served as either an appetizer to complement crackers and baked goods, or as a meat ingredient for beef and gravy dishes, such as chipped beef.

Also known as the shank, it is a cut of beef taken from the front lower leg of a steer. Due to the connective tissue, this cut is very tough so it is commonly braised or slow cooked to tenderize the meat.

Beef that is processed by butchers who follow strict Islamic guidelines. Beef must be free of any other food components that are considered unclean and are prohibited for human consumption.

A food dish that combines beef with a variety of other ingredients, such as potatoes, vegetables, herbs, spices, and broth to create a savory dish, rich in flavor and often served as the main dish.

A crosscut steak from the beef sirloin. There are several different sirloin beefsteaks and each is given a different name depending on the shape of the piece of hipbone that is contained within the steak: 1) pin bone, which is a crosscut from the front section of the hip, next to the Porterhouse, and is the most tender of the bone-in sirloin steaks; 2) flat bone, which is another crosscut from the front section of the hip; 3) round bone, which is a third crosscut steak from the front section of the hip; and 4) wedge bone, which is the least tender of the four because of its proximity to the rump.

A steak cut from the beef tenderloin, which is the inside muscle of the short loin. It is among the most desirable, tender, and expensive cuts of beef.

The arm roast, which is cut from the beef chuck primal, is one of the most popular pot roasts. It is also known by the following names: arm pot roast, arm chuck roast, and round bone pot roast.