Whether dining out or in, there’s nothing quite like a juicy slab of beef on your plate. This only leaves the question: What are the best cuts of steak? Do you go for a melt-in-your-mouth filet mignon , or a hunk of ribeye that would draw the envy of your caveman ancestors? Or perhaps the unsung flank steak would hit the spot in an unexpected way? The best cut of steak is ultimately going to depend on your personal taste. But because it can be difficult to keep straight your tomahawks from your T-bones, we’ve made it easy for you to decode them by helping you understand what part of the cow they come from, how they taste and how to prepare them.
Don’t set foot into a steakhouse or your favorite butcher shop before brushing up on your beef cuts. From the high-end (think: your filets and porterhouses) to oft-overlooked butcher’s cuts (hi there, hanger steak), here are the best cuts of steak, explained..
