Let's celebrate Beef Month by diving into a few facts about this misunderstood meat and what a great centerpiece it is for your family's meals:
Beef provides nutrients like zinc, iron, protein and B vitamins and half of the fat found in beef is monounsaturated, the same heart-healthy fats found in olive oil. Read more about beef's health benefits here.
Did you ever wonder where your favorite cut of beef comes from? This illustration shows you.
- Chuck - cuts such as Chuck Roast, Arm Roast, Hamburger and Flat Iron Steak
- Rib - cuts such as Rib Roast, Back Ribs, Ribe Eye Steak, Rib Roast
- Loin - cuts such as T-Bone, Porterhouse Steak and Tenderloin Steak
- Sirloin - the Top Sirloin steak
- Round - cuts such as Top Round Steak, Round Tip Roast and Eye Round Steak
Cattle provide a variety of delicious, nutritious cuts of meat, from steaks and roasts to ground beef, or what most of us call hamburger.
Some of the most popular cattle breeds include Black Angus, Red Angus, Charolais, Salers, Hereford, Simmental and Limousin.
Watch this video about beef's big ten:
To learn more about beef, and find a variety of awesome beef-based recipes, visit the North Dakota Beef Commission website.