Beef

For the slang term, see Beef ^(n,2) in Wiktionary.

An uncooked rib roast

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.

Types of beef

• Ground beef
• Steak
• Corned beef
• Steak rump

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

• Prime
• Choice
• Select

Beef Media

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  A serving of prime rib roast

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  Wagyu cattle are an example of a breed raised primarily for beef

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  Cattle is the third most commonly consumed meat worldwide

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  Beef (and buffalo meat) production has grown substantially over the recent 60 years.

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  Beef has the highest emissions intensity of any agricultural commodity.

• Agricultural land worldwide could be reduced by almost half if no beef or mutton were eaten.

• Production of beef worldwide, by country in 2021

• Most of the top 10 beef-producing countries are likely to see lower production with greater temperatures (left) and heat stress (right).

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