There are basically eight cuts of beef.
If it's tender or tough just depends on how much it used the muscle. So, meat near the shoulder or leg, which is used a lot, is going to be tougher. Cuts in the center (the rib, plate, and loin) are going to be more tender. Each cut needs to be cooked differently to get the best flavor and most tenderness. For grilling, broiling, and pan frying: Rib Eye Steak Strip Steak T-Bone Steak Flank steaks (cook them quickly and remember to cut them against the grain) For Stir frying: Flank Steak Top Round Steak Sirloin Steak These cuts are best cooked quickly, and because the meat is cubed, they'll be more tender. For roasting: Top Sirloin Tenderloin Standing Rib Roasts Top Rump Roast For a pot roast, braising (slow cooking) or pressure cooking: Chuck Roast Rump Roast Chuck is best because it has the most flavor and is also the most tender. For ground beef, use chuck, again because it has the most flavor.
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