1. Home
  2. Food & Drink
  3. Culinary Arts

Beef Primal Cuts: Chuck, Loin, Rib, Brisket & More

By , About.com Guide

5 of 10

Plate

Plate: Beef Primal Cut

Plate: Beef Primal Cut

Wikimedia Commons / Danilo Alfaro

Plate:

Also called the short plate, this cut includes the short ribs and the skirt steak, which is used for making carne asada. Contains a lot of cartilage, making it good for braising. It's also used for making ground beef.

Next page >>

Explore Culinary Arts

About.com Special Features

Holiday Leftover Ideas

Recipe ideas to turn your leftovers into a delicious meal. More >

All-Star Football Food

Try these gameday recipes that are sure to please any fan. More >

  1. Home
  2. Food & Drink
  3. Culinary Arts
  4. Meat, Poultry & Seafood
  5. Beef, Pork & Other Meats
  6. Plate: Beef Primal Cuts Diagram - Cuts of Meat - Cuts of Beef

©2010 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.