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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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A cut of beef obtained from various portions of the cow, but especially from the loin. Examples of beefsteaks are sirloin, T-bone, club, and porterhouse.

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 thin sausage, usually about six inches in length, traditionally made of smoked meats combined with seasonings, including meats such as all beef, beef and pork, turkey and beef, or chicken and beef.

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.

A type of hot sandwich consisting of thin slices of tender roast beef layered on a French baguette and served with the flavorful beef sauce known as au jus (pronounced oh zhoo'), which is French for “with juice” (au jus typically accompanies prime rib).

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.

A thin sausage, usually about two to six inches in length, that is traditionally made with a combination of beef and pork or made only with one meat such as beef, pork or turkey and various seasonings.

A cut of meat, typically sold as a boneless cut, that is removed from under the first five ribs in the breast section of the animal.

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.