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Grass Fed Beef Steak Guide

There are many different types of grass fed beef steak (It is confusing, even for us!). Each cut of grass-fed steak has a different attribute, flavor profile and ideal way to prepare and cook it. Our butcher put together an easy steak guide for the most popular cuts of steak. Our Steak Guide includes a photo, description and suggested preparation for popular steaks, including: Filet Mignon, T-bone steak, Porterhouse, Skirt Steak, Ribeye, KC Strip Steak and more.

Check out our Grass Fed Beef Recipes page for delicious recipes. Our recent blog post provides tips for grilling the perfect steak.

We have a variety of delicious Steak Packages, or you can create your own Custom Beef Box. Order top quality beef direct from a family producer. Our steaks are dry-aged 21 days to perfection, minimally processed and hand cut by an experienced butcher.

If you have additional questions or suggestions, please reach out to us. We also have a Brisket and Roast Guide and other Assorted Cuts of Beef Guide.

River Watch Beef – Premium Aged Grass Fed Filet Mignon Steak

Filet Mignon

Filet Mignon steak is the most tender cut of beef and is also one of the most desirable. Filet Mignon is a leaner cut that comes from the Short Loin part of the animal; it’s also referred to as a Tenderloin or Chateaubriand. Porterhouse and T-bone cuts include both a filet mignon and a strip portion, separated by a bone.

Preparation/Cooking: Grill, Pan/Sauté

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River Watch Beef – Premium Aged Grass Fed Bone-In Ribeye Steak

Ribeye Steak

Ribeye steak is tender and one of the most flavorful cuts of beef. The Ribeye is a well-marbled cut that comes from the Rib area part of the animal. Ribeyes are a popular cut and can be boneless or bone-in; larger bone-in Ribeyes are often called Delmonico or Cowboy cuts.

Preparation/Cooking: Grill, Pan/Sauté, Broil

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River Watch Beef – Premium Aged Grass Fed KC/NY Strip Steak

Strip Steak

Strip steak is a very flavorful and popular cut. The strip steak is a leaner cut that comes from the Short Loin part area of the animal. There are two types of strip steak, NY Strip and KC Strip – they are essentially the same cut. Porterhouse and T-bone cuts include both a strip steak and filet portion, separated by a bone.

Preparation/Cooking: Grill, Pan/Sauté

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River Watch Beef – Premium Aged Grass Fed Porterhouse Steak

T-Bone Steak

T-bone steak is the best of both worlds! It includes Filet Mignon and Strip steak, separated by a bone. The T-bone (Porterhouse) is a fairly lean cut from the Short Loin part of the animal. A porterhouse is similar to a T-Bone steak, but it has a larger filet and is cut from the upper end of the Loin section.

Preparation/Cooking: Grill, Pan/Sauté

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River Watch Beef – Premium Aged Grass Fed Beef Sirloin Steak

Sirloin Steak

The boneless Sirloin steak is a flavorful and lean cut – an economical choice versus the more popular (and expensive) cuts. The Sirloin steak is cut from the Sirloin part of the animal. Sirloin steak can be marinated – but, do not overcook Sirloin!

Preparation/Cooking: Grill, Pan/Sauté, Stir-fry, Broil

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River Watch Beef – Premium Aged Grass Fed Beef Flank Steak

Flank Steak

The Flank steak is a lean and flavorful cut and tends to be long and flat – it is best known for its use in Fajitas and London broil. The flank steak is cut from the Flank part of the animal. Chefs recommend cutting the meat against the grain (diagonally) to enhance the tenderness. Flank steak is a lesser-known cut, possibly because there are only a few cuts of flank steak harvested from each animal.

Preparation/Cooking: Grill, Pan/Sauté, Stir-fry

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River Watch Beef – Premium Aged Grass Fed Skirt Steak

Skirt Steak

The Skirt steak is appreciated as a very flavorful (more than Flank steak), albeit slightly tough cut. The Skirt steak is cut from the Short Plate part of the animal and is commonly marinated before cooking. The outer membrane should be removed before cooking. Similar to Flank steak, chefs recommend cutting the meat diagonally (against the grain) to enhance the tenderness. Commonly used in fajitas and stir-fry.

Preparation/Cooking: Grill, Pan/Sauté, Stir-fry

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River Watch Beef – Premium Aged Grass Fed Flat Iron Steak

Flat-Iron Steak

The Flat Iron steak is a flavorful, tender cut with a fair amount of marbling – it’s also growing in popularity, both at the restaurant and at home. The Flat Iron steak is cut from the Chuck part of the animal, near the shoulder. It’s also known as a butler steak, patio steak or top blade steak.

Preparation/Cooking: Grill, Pan/Sauté, Stir-fry

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River Watch Beef – Premium Grass-Fed Cubed Minute Steak

Cubed Steak (Minute Steak)

The cubed steak (aka minute steak) is a lean and flavorful cut – cubed steaks are usually mechanically tenderized (pounded). Cube steaks are cut from many parts of the animal, including Sirloin, Round and Shank. Chicken fried steaks are made from Cubed/Minute steaks; it can also be prepared like a hamburger.

Preparation/Cooking: Grill, Pan/Sauté, Stir-fry

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River Watch Beef – Premium Grass-Fed Round Steak

Round Steak

The boneless Round steak is a lean and flavorful cut, however, it can be slightly tough if overcooked. The Round steak is cut from the Round (rear leg) part of the animal. Round steaks are versatile in the kitchen and can be used for fajitas, kabobs, breakfast steaks, Philly cheese steaks, Italian beef and more.

Preparation/Cooking: Grill, Pan/Sauté, Stir-fry, Braise

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