Round Beef Cut

While the round beef cut is most often used for ground beef, that’s far from its only function. It is one of the eight primal cuts of beef, and several well-known sub-cuts come from this rear section of the animal.

When you buy 100% grass fed beef round beef cuts from Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed, you will enjoy more than juicy burgers or delicious roasts or steaks. You have the satisfaction of knowing that the steer was raised using regenerative agricultural principles. Traditional cattle raising can degrade the land. Regenerative agriculture rejuvenates soil and plays a critical role in stopping climate change.

Round Beef Steak Cut

The round beef cut comes from the steer’s hind legs, thigh, butt, and hams. These are the largest muscles in the body. It is a less expensive beef cut and also quite lean. Round beef cuts provide some of the best value for family meals.

What Is the Top Round Beef Cut Good For?

Since the round beef cut derives from a part of the animal responsible for mobility, it is sometimes tough and muscular. That’s why marinating round beef is recommended for tenderizing. If not ground, most round beef cuts are prepared by braising, baking, or roasting.

Round beef cuts include:

  • London broil – A good protein source with little fat.
  • Bottom round roast – Also known as a rump roast, this is a large cut of meat, averaging 4 to 5 pounds. It is part of the animal’s upper leg’s outside muscle. Along with top round, used for deli-style roast beef. Makes good cube steaks.
  • Top round roast – More tender than bottom round, top round has no gristle when cut correctly.
  • Eye round roast – Very lean, with almost no fat. Because it can dry out easily, grilling is not recommended for this cut.
  • Eye round steak – This steak resembles tenderloin, but is tougher.
  • Sirloin tip roast – Also known as a round tip roast, slow cooking tenderizes this tougher cut into a flavorful meal.
  • Sirloin tip center roast – This cut consists of the meat from the kneecap to the femoral head.
  • Sirloin tip side steak – Lean and boneless, this cut comes from the meat running parallel to the sirloin tip center roast.

Learn More About Your Favorite Cuts of Beef

Along with the eight primary cuts of beef are many secondary cuts. Knowing where each cut comes from and the best ways to use it improves your cooking and appreciation of quality grass fed beef. Check out our guide to beef cuts and learn about your favorite cuts of beef.

100% Grass Fed Round Beef Cut

Order 100% Grass Fed Beef from Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed today. For extra savings, take advantage of our subscriptions and bundle deals. These cattle never received grain, antibiotics, or growth hormones. The beef is packed with nutrients with fewer calories than grain-fed beef. Enjoy the convenience of fast delivery straight to your door!

“All the benefits of grass-fed beef are ONLY gained when the cattle are holistically grazed for their lifetime.”

—Matt Maier, Chief Renegade