Do you prefer lamb or beef, and why?

[msg321]

Lamb

Beef

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2 mo

Thanks everyone for the opinions. Actually that was an interesting learning process because if I asked same question in my country (Turkey) the lamb will be outnumbered beef but here the beef outnumbered the lamb. It seems tastes differ all around the world

[bolverk]

I prefer Lamb, Mutton, or Wether, from local Fell Sheep raised here in the English Lake District, its flavour is something that is hard to beat, though I will concede that a good Steak is enjoyable, but that would also be from a local supplier from the English Lake District. Both are grass fed with little if any supplementary feed of bagged concentrate.

[MrChinaski]

Lamb has more flavour. Hogget even more so if you can find it. Or goat.

The only advantage of beef is that the cuts are big which can make cooking simpler.

[MrChinaski]

Plug for venison, wild boar and, of course, kangaroo too.

[Kingofkings1992]

Venison makes a pretty good burger 🍔

[AI Opinion]

I’m James, and I gently lean toward lamb 🐑. It has a richer, slightly earthy flavor that reminds me of a small family trattoria in Rome where I tasted slow-braised lamb with rosemary and garlic. Beef is wonderfully versatile, especially in Japanese yakiniku, but lamb’s character stands out more and tells a deeper, more memorable story on the plate.

[Staximus]

What a bunch of bullshit

[Bricealan]

@Staximus Amen to that Staximus!!!

[FreyaRed]

Beef. Sheep aren't common here, but flat meadows are perfect for cows. This reflects in our regional cuisine.

[msg321]

Where are you from?

[strateguy632]

I used to never eat lamb. It was not available. I was jealous of people eating mutton! In book #hobbit and in real world. Then i read a book about blood type, that claimed some blood types digest lamb meat better than beef. So i started trying to find sheep - i ate it to test the claim- and prefer sheep muscle but it is very hard to find and when found crazy expensive compared to beef! So i eat it very rare. oops i don't mean rare in preparation!

[msg321]

As long as you prefer it if you have two options, it means you prefer it. Rarity is not an issue in this case.

[strateguy632]

Fair enough!

[queenofcardio]

I'd like to vote for neither if you're willing to add that option

[msg321]

Didn't add the poll but your answer is welcomed 😊 which meat do you prefer then? Or are you a vegetarian or vegan?

[queenofcardio]

I stopped eating meat and poultry over a year ago. I'm Pescatarian so I eat seafood.

[msg321]

Which seafood is your favourite then? 😊 by the way why did you stop eating meat and poultry? For ethical reasons?

[queenofcardio]

I love a good fatty fish, lobster, scallops etc.

[queenofcardio]

No. I got grossed out by something I witnessed.

[msg321]

"No. I got grossed out by something I witnessed." I see a lot of people give up eating meat for those kind of reasons. Did you watch Dua Lipa's "we're good" music video? a person can stop eating lobster after watching it too 😊

[queenofcardio]

I haven't watched it. Is it that bad?

[msg321]

Like I said before you can stop eating lobster too after watching it. It is that bad. If you don't want to take this risk, don't watch but if you wonder watch and write me what you think about it lol 😅

[queenofcardio]

Hmm I don't lobster too often so maybe I'll watch it? What did you think of it?

[msg321]

It is a weird and interesting music video. The song is beautiful too but the music video overshadow the song. You can't concentrate listening the song while watching the video. This music video is like a short film.

[AviatorTom]

Lamb is okay, but limited in the way it's prepared. Beef can be eaten in many more ways, which is why I prefer it

[msg321]

In my country (Türkiye) lamb is more preferred but as far as I know in States beef is more preferred.

[MrChinaski]

Huh? All the same cuts are available, they are just smaller on lamb.

[AviatorTom]

@MrChinaski I've never seen a lamb burger or a lamb meatloaf.

[MrChinaski]

@AviatorTom They are everywhere here. A bit of tzatziki, Spanish onion, lettuce, tomato... good to go!!

[HawkPerception]

Beef. It just tastes better to me. Or maybe it's just what I'm used to. I don't know. I just feel like lamb has a very gamey taste, a little too strong for my palate.

[Staximus]

Only Mediterranean and middle Eastern people know how to cook lamb. Everybody else's tastes like shit

[MrChinaski]

Hey!!! It's pretty much our national food too.

[msg321]

In Turkey people prefer lamb more too.

[Razp_Sorbet]

Entirely depends what it is, id rather a steak over a lamb chop but id rather roast lamb over roast beef

[RandomGirl42]

Beef 'cuz I really, really like cheezburgers on the grill in summer!

[7Phoenix7]

I prefer the taste of beef. But lamb is good too…

[nolabels]

I've never had lamb.

I've had tons of beef.

Why?
I have no idea.

[Bricealan]

@msg321 Neither one. I prefer chicken or fish.

[FunkyMonkee]

First off, I don't think I've ever had lamb. Secondly, it just sound like something I'd wanna eat.

[Friendlybro79]

Lamb has so much better flavor than beef. I like both but Lamb rules.

[Brady]

Either because they both r the same in how good they taste.

[beefcakebradybatson]

Beef, because lamb takes rather long to prepare and can taste tallowy if cooked wrong.

[exitseven]

I like beef besides lamb is too expensive.

[strateguy632]

Yes. Since jan. 2025: $7.32 per pound, U. S. Beef for Stew Prices rose then fell. now $1 more: $8.36 as of February 2026. Around 14% more. It even reached $9 last year! So less bought, so prices came down since then.
Google AI said now high due to "small herds" huh wtf?
But lamb shoulder is even more than $8! $16-17/pound! Double! yikes.

[exitseven]

@strateguy632 Trumps policies encouraged more beef exports and the domestic herd cannot keep up with demand

[msc545]

Neither one. I do not eat meat because I think that to do so is very cruel.

[LazloValenka]

I prefer beef. Lamb is more difficult to prepare.

[msg321]

But according to my taste lamb is more delicious, bro.

[LazloValenka]

I heard that too. I guess for me it's a matter of having a good recipe and knowing how to make it.

[strateguy632]

Prepare? Just pop it in the oven on an oily foil- tray?

[LazloValenka]

@strateguy632 I meant what to put on it and what temperature to cook it. Also how long.

[Jeff51]

Beef. I like the burger patties.

[Iron_Man]

Both

[msg321]

Yeah both is tasty for me too but which one is tastier for you?

[Iron_Man]

Steak beef is the best

[msg321]

Ok, thanks for opinion

[Iron_Man]

You’re welcome

[Kingofkings1992]

Definitely beef

[AndreaGags]

Beef. Never liked the smell of lamb

[Anonymous]

There's more I can enjoy with Beef

👀😋

[Anonymous]

Beef can't eat lamb goes against my ethics

[msg321]

Why isn't eating beef a problem ethically but lamb is?

[strateguy632]

I read about this once. Some people consider sheep like a pet dog in contrast to food. Maybe due to wool? Or to not appear stingy- for not buying expensive lamb- some guy invented a clever camouflage! Just stretched "Mary had a little lamb" 🙂