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Typically the tenderest cuts of beef with the least amount of connective tissue are those cuts that sit along the spine of the animal as they do the least amount of work. The fillet or tenderloin (as the name suggests) is one such cut. With little or no fat or connective tissue the fillet is best suited for portioning into steaks for pan-frying and barbecuing or strips for stir-frying.

Rosbif is a cut of beef that is in some countries considered to be the best cut of beef due to its marked flavor. Rosbif can be roasted whole in a hot oven, barbecued whole, or cut (across the grain) into steaks or sliced into thin strips for a tender and delicious beef stir-fry.

The scotch fillet or cube roll sits between the chuck and the striploin (sirloin) muscles over the back of the animal and is a very tender, moist, and flavourful cut of beef perfect for a special roasting occasion. Given its tender nature, it can also be sliced into steaks to barbecue and pan-fry or strips to stir-fry.

Rump cap is a cut of beef that is in some countries considered to be the best cut of beef due to its marked flavor. It is famous and well-liked in South American countries, especially Brazil where it is known as “Picanha”. Rump cap can be roasted whole in a hot oven, barbecued whole or cut (across the grain) into steaks, or sliced into thin strips for a tender and delicious beef stir-fry.

Being a well-exercised muscle, the pointed end has a high degree of connective tissue and is best suited to slow wet cooking methods such as braising and casseroling. This beef cut is perfect for shredding as it literally pulls apart when cooked.

The butt fillet comes from the larger end of the tenderloin and is a tender cut of beef due to the little amount of work it undertakes. Butt fillet can be roasted whole or prepared further into steaks. Because it’s so lean and tender, it is best suited to fast, hot cooking methods to ensure it retains moisture, flavor, and tenderness.