By knowing the leanest and fattiest cuts of beef, you can choose the best steak for any type of preparation—whether grilling, broiling, or barbecuing. KOW Steaks/Getty Images.

The "brisket flat half," specifically, comes without the cut’s large fat cap and tallies 140 calories, 24 grams protein, and two grams of fat for four ounces.

And some are more budget-friendly than others. For example, the premium Japanese A5 Wagyu Kobi beef is one of the best ...

When it comes to making delicious stews and pot roasts, you absolutely must use the right cut of beef. Next time, try using ...

High in fat, short ribs make a flavorful addition to a beef stew. Short Ribs. While short ribs aren’t the most tender cut of beef, their slightly tough texture combined with their higher fat ...

THE LEANEST CUTS: These cuts of beef tend to be lower in total fat and saturated fat than other cuts of meat: Filet mignon, top round, round steak, top sirloin, shank crosscut, rump roast, top ...

A thick, sizzling steak . . . Juicy slices falling from a carved roast . . . Few entrees top beef for dining satisfaction. But while it remains No. 1 among protein choices for most Americans -- on ...

Fattiest Cuts of Beef 1. Brisket. Brisket is a delicious but fatty cut of beef. Getty Images. Low and slow preparations are perfect for this thick, sinewy pectoral muscle which is too tough for ...