beef definition
Definition of beef. plural. beefs. play \ËbÄfs\ or. beeves. play \ËbÄvz\. 1 : the flesh of an adult domestic bovine (as a steer or cow) used as food. 2a : an ox, cow, or bull in a full-grown or nearly full-grown state; especially : a steer or cow fattened for food quality Texas beeves a herd of good beefb : a dressed carcass of a beef animal. 3 : muscular flesh : brawn.
Wagyu cattle are an example of a breed raised primarily for beef. Beef is the culinary name for meat from cattle, particularly skeletal muscle. Humans have been eating beef since prehistoric times. Beef is an excellent source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients. Beef skeletal muscle meat can be cut into roasts, short ribs or steak (filet mignon, sirloin steak, rump steak, rib steak, rib eye steak, hanger steak, etc.).