Lean and Great Tasting Beef Cuts

Posted by Renee Shelton Jun 19, 2009

Beef is an excellent source of quality, complete protein, and high in B-Vitamins, Iron and Zinc. While several cuts of beef do have the reputation of being high in saturated fat, here are some great tasting lean cuts of beef to try.

For a listing of 5 of best, read Five Great Lean Beef Cuts for Healthy Cooking: Lean Selections and Best Ways to Prepare Them for Maximum Tenderness.

• Top Round Steak: Best methods for cooking are grilling, broiling and pan-frying.
• Top Sirloin Steak: Top sirloin steaks are great broiled and grilled. They are often pan-fried, also.
• Bottom Round Roast: These are great braised. They are used in the same way as Eye Round Roasts.
• Chuck Shoulder (Pot Roast): Best methods are brasing this roast until it is tender. When looking for a pot roast, this is a great one to look for.
• Strip Steaks: Best methods for cooking are grilling, broiling and pan-frying.
• Flank Steaks: Often marinated prior to cooking, this cut is great both grilled and broiled. Cut accross the grain to ensure that each bite is tender.
• Tri Tip Roast: Great choice for roasting and barbecuing. Can withstand higher heats without loss to tenderness.
• Eye Round Roast: Often overlooked, this cut is great when braised. It can also be roasted in the oven.