Beef

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Beef
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Beef is a type of meat that comes from cattle. Beef can be cooked in many ways; cuts are usually used for steak, which can be cooked to many levels of doneness. Trimmings are usually ground or minced, like most hamburgers. Beef has protein, iron, and vitamin B12. High consumption of beef or other kinds of meat is linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer and coronary heart disease, more so when processed. Beef has a high impact on the environment and is a main cause of deforestation. Beef makes the most greenhouse gasses of any farmed product.

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An uncooked rib roast
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Types of beef

Beef can also be in different types of grading such as:

  • Prime
  • Choice
  • Select



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