Beef composite, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked

This is lean beef with the visible fat trimmed down to just an eighth of an inch, then cooked, commonly as a grilled or pan-seared steak, sliced into stews and stir-fries, or shredded for tacos and sandwiches. With most of the surface fat removed, the meat is leaner and slightly firmer than untrimmed cuts, so it benefits from careful timing to avoid drying out, and it pairs well with roasted vegetables, potatoes, a simple pan sauce, or a squeeze of citrus at the table to brighten the leaner meat.

Keep raw beef refrigerated and cook within a few days, or freeze it for longer storage, and refrigerate cooked leftovers in a sealed container, using them within a few more days. At 203 calories per 100g with 9.16g of fat, this trimmed cut is a lean protein to build a meal around, supplying 28.7g of protein per 100g, about 57% of the Daily Value, along with 14% for iron. Sodium is naturally low at 53mg per 100g in the unseasoned meat, and with 0g of carbohydrate, fiber, and sugar, it leaves plenty of room to season to taste or pair with a grain, potato, or vegetable side to round out the plate.