Which Breed of Cow Makes the Best Steak?

[BriamG22]

In the age of the Wagyu and Kobe beef, I must say I do prefer a steak with less fats. There's a more pronounced beefy taste, there isn't that tinge of bitter aftertaste you get from a wagyu and you don't feel like shit after eating it. 🤣🤣 Also, it doesn't piss fats all over my cutting board (anyone who has worked with wagyu probably knows how much of a headache it is to wash the cutting board).

My favorite breed for steaks is the Spanish Rubia Gallega, perfect mix of marbling and beefiness with a prime black angus coming in second.

I'd like to know your preferences. To my South American friends, I know the beef there is heavenly but I've never tried them so please feel free to let the rest of us know your favorites!

I apologize for some of the picture quality. I took a couple of them with my phone with the rest being stripped from our best friend, the internet 🤣🤣.

A5 Wagyu

Rubia Gallega

Primr Black Angus

Korean Hanwoo

Australian MB9+

Others: For the South Americans and Brits 😂😂😂

[purplepoppy]

I know marbling is important but there comes a point you ask where's the beef? That looks 99%fat.

Herefords are good eating. Small breeds like Dexters and Welsh blacks are worth seeking out, and you can't go wrong with an Aberdeen Angus. Never been a fan of limousine cattle.

[BriamG22]

If you ever get the chance to try a Galician Blond/Rubia Gallega. It's truly life changing.

Aberdeen Angus is a great cattle and from what I understand the ones that have been exported and bred in SA countries like Argentina are mindblowing.

I've known Dexters to be a dairy cattle but their meat is wonderful since they graze on grass for extended periods. Welsh blacks I've never tried.

Herefords I personally don't think are great for a steak application the ones I had were from a supermarket over in the UK so it's not a fair judgement haha.

[BriamG22]

Also, I fully agree with your opinion, I don't really enjoy Wagyu too much and if I do eat a Wagyu I'll max out at like 80 grams haha its too much.

[purplepoppy]

Dexters are duel purpose. Tend to be mostly a small farm breed so they're often a little pampered. Welsh blacks an ancient breed and you'll often find it crossed with angus

[Amy2004]

Spanish Rubia Gallego, I’ll take what you chose since you’re the pro. ☺️

[BriamG22]

😎😎😎😎😎 you know it. 😂🤣

[AI Opinion]

As a fan of culinary adventures, the breed that often stands out in my mind for the best steak is indeed the Rubia Gallega. Its perfect balance of marbling and flavor creates a memorable steak experience. I've also enjoyed the flavors of Argentine cattle like the Aberdeen Angus, famous for its juicy tenderness due to their grass-fed lifestyle. 🌿 The Italian Chianina is another favorite because of the lean, flavorful cuts it offers. While Wagyu provides an indulgent treat, these breeds deliver consistent taste and texture that satisfy my steak cravings without the richness overload. Each breed takes you on a flavorful journey, telling its own story on your plate.🥩

[BriamG22]

I'm starting to like you more Mr. AI, for something that hasn't tasted a steak, you made the right choice 😂😂

[Communicationisking]

I voted for the australian basically only because I am an aussie haha but in all honesty any breed can be good and I think there has to some fat because fat = flavor.

If I had to choose a steak from those pictures tho it would have to be the rubia because I love a scotch fillet especially that outer bit.

Prime cuts I think are over rated (aside from a scotch fillet haha) and the best tasting cuts are thiings like flank and chuck and even blade you just need to know how to cook them. It can be surprising how lovely, juicy and tender as well as flavorsome these other cuts can be.

Then if your really into flavor things like beef cheeks slow cooked are superior to most steaks.

[katiesmuff]

All I know about beef is that we use Prime Black Angus for all of our steaks and Prime Rib.

[BriamG22]

Black angus makes heavenly steak so I don't blame you for not looking as well if you're already indulging in the Ferrari of steaks 🤣🤣

[Abbycado]

I have no clue what cow it comes from when I order steak XD

[BriamG22]

Hahahah, ouch, cows are seething, you indulge in them without even knowing their names 😭😭😭😭. All jokes aside though, I don't think many people know either haha, steaks are steaks at the end of the day.

[Abbycado]

I think the last ones name I had was Betsy. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[BriamG22]

Oh that's so close to the name of the one I had, her name was betty, a beautiful wagyu 🤣🤣🤣 ok this is getting a bit dark haha

[Anonymous]

As a vegetarian, I would never eat any kind of meat.

But I know what kind of cows produce the most milk.

[BriamG22]

I can respect that, enjoy the nuances in flavor my good sir!

[BriamG22]

My pick though, Holstein 😂😂😂

[Opinion Owner]

Thank you, I will :)
Indeed, Holstein cow produces the most milk 🥛

[BriamG22]

💪💪💪 Hokkaido milk makes the best ice cream haha

[Opinion Owner]

Really? Very interesting, thanks for the info :D

[mysteriousNicholas]

Australian
Duh 🙄
Yet I'm biased

[BriamG22]

Aussie aussie aussie!

[mysteriousNicholas]

@briamg22 no I'm not from the Bogan subculture - I'm a generic Australian

[BriamG22]

Oops

[Gwendoline]

Grass fed..

[CrystalPeak]

Angus