Kirsten Angell, RD, LD, CDCES - Link4Nutrition

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May is BEEF Month—LEAN BEEF Cuts

Did you know there are over 30 cuts of BEEF that “meat” the standards for the designation of LEAN BEEF?

+Per 3oz. of meat, “lean” means”:

·         <10g total fat

·         <=4.5g saturated fat

·         <95mg cholesterol

+Some of these common lean cuts include:

·         top sirloin

·         93% lean ground beef

·         strip steak

·         flank steak

·         round steak/minute steak

·         round roast

·         arm roast

·         brisket

·         tenderloin/filet mignon

Filet mignon photo courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com

Now, go enjoy LEAN BEEF for supper tonight!