Beef Cuts Guide & Recipes

Know Your Beef.

Discover each cut, where it comes from, and our favorite ways to prepare it.

Browse by primal cut below. Select any cut to learn about it and find recipes designed to bring out the best in TK Beef.

Beef primal cuts diagram showing Chuck, Rib, Short Plate, Brisket, Loin, Sirloin, Flank, and Round sections

Select a primal below to explore cuts and recipes

From Our Kitchen

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Beef short ribs on a rustic wooden board
Stuffed and rolled beef pinwheels
Sliced ribeye with chimichurri and loaded potato
Beef tips in a spiced tomato pan sauce
Sliced smoked beef on a cutting board
Seared beef with chimichurri on a plate
Braised beef osso buco in a cast-iron skillet
Steak and seafood surf and turf plate

Primal Cut

Chuck

The shoulder. Known for rich marbling and bold flavor — ideal for slow cooking, smoking, and braising.