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Kitchen Tips - Beef

Beef

How Lean Is Ground Beef?

  • Extra Lean Ground Beef Has 10% Maximum Fat
  • Lean Ground Beef Has 17% Maximum Fat
  • Medium Ground Beef Has 23% Maximum Fat
  • Regular Ground Beef Has 30% Maximum Fat

What Temperatures Indicate Doneness For Beef?

Desired Doneness Medium Medium Well Well Done
Target Temperature 150F (66C) 160F (71C) 170F (77C)
Texture Warm / Firm Very Warm / Firm Hot / Dense / Hard
Center Colour Light Pink Gray / Tinged Pink Gray / Tan

What Are The Best Cooking Methods For Beef?

Meat Cut Braise Broil Grill Roast Pan fry Saute Stew
Ribeye Steak
  • Rib
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Tenderloin Fillet Steak
  • Loin / Rib
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T-Bone Steak
  • Loin
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Striploin Steak
  • Loin
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Flank Steak
  • Flank
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Goose Skirt Steak
  • Flank
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Round Steak
  • Round
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Eye Of Round Steak
  • Round
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Prime Rib Roast
  • Rib
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Ribeye Roast
  • Rib
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Tenderloin Roast
  • Loin / Rib
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Sirloin Tip
  • Loin
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Cross Rib Roast
  • Chuck
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Brisket
  • Plate
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Round Roast
  • Round
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Eye Of Round Roast
  • Round
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Short Ribs
  • Flank
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Stewing Cubes
  • Chuck / Round
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