Lean Beef

Beef is considered part of the red meat group and offers a variety of nutrients, such as:

• High-quality protein

• Vitamins like Vitamin B6 and B12

• Minerals like iron and zinc

• Essential amino acids
• Antioxidants

For years, you may have heard that you should avoid beef (and all red meat) because of the cholesterol and saturated fat. Where, yes, beef does contain both of these things, studies remain conflicting on the evidence. However, the following are cuts of red meat that meet the USDA’s criteria for being classified as lean meat:

• Round steaks and roasts (eye of round, top round, bottom round, round tip)

• Top loin

• Top sirloin

• Chuck shoulder

• Arm roasts
• Ground beef (>90% lean)