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Beef

Acém

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The Brazilian name for the chuck area (shoulder/neck). Commonly used in Brazilian stews, pot roasts, and as ground meat.

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Brisket

🇺🇸 Brisket · United States

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A tough, flavourful cut from the chest area. Requires long, slow cooking to break down collagen. Central to US BBQ traditions, especially Texas-style.

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Chuck

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A large primal cut from the shoulder area. Tough but flavourful, ideal for slow cooking, braising, and ground beef.

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Costela

🇧🇷 Costela · Brazil

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The Brazilian name for ribs, central to churrasco culture. Can refer to short ribs or back ribs. Slow-grilled over open fire.

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Entrecôte

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The French name for a rib steak, typically boneless. A classic brasserie dish in France, traditionally served with French fries and béarnaise sauce.

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Filé Mignon

🇧🇷 Filé Mignon · Brazil

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The Brazilian name for the tenderloin steak. The term is derived from French. Extremely popular in Brazil for premium churrasco and restaurant dining.

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Flank Steak

🇺🇸 Flank Steak · United States

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A lean, flavourful steak from the belly flank. Needs to be sliced against the grain. Popular in stir-fry, fajitas, and grilled preparations.

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Fraldinha

🇧🇷 Fraldinha · Brazil

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A cut popular in Brazilian churrasco, from the lower belly/flank area. Known for its flavour and fat content. One of the most beloved cuts at a churrascaria.

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Peito

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The Brazilian name for the chest area cuts, roughly corresponding to brisket. Used in churrasco and slow-cooked dishes.

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Picanha

🇧🇷 Picanha · Brazil

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A triangular cut from the top of the rump with a thick fat cap, iconic in Brazilian churrasco. Commonly threaded onto skewers and grilled over charcoal.

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Ribeye

🇺🇸 Ribeye · United States

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A highly marbled steak cut from the rib section. Known for rich flavour and tenderness. One of the most popular premium steaks globally.

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Rump Cap

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The same muscle group as picanha, known by this name primarily in Australia and the UK. Often sold with the fat cap on in specialty butchers.

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Short Rib

🇺🇸 Short Rib · United States

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Ribs cut short, with rich intercostal meat. Extremely flavourful with high fat and collagen content. Excellent braised or slow-smoked.

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Tenderloin

🇺🇸 Tenderloin · United States

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The most tender muscle on the animal, as it does minimal work. Yields filet mignon steaks. Prized globally for texture over flavour.

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Top Sirloin Cap

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The US name sometimes applied to the picanha muscle. Less commonly found in standard US supermarkets; more available at specialty or Latin butchers.

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Pork

Lamb