Definitions of each stake:
[SIZE=-1][SIZE=+1]•[/SIZE] [/SIZE][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Filet mignon
The name of this cut translates as tenderloin and it is the tapered, fork-tender end of the short loin.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1][SIZE=+1]•[/SIZE] Flank steak
A lean cut of meat taken from the underbelly that grills quickly. This cut often is used for fajitas.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1][SIZE=+1]•[/SIZE] Flatiron steak
Cut from the top blade, so named because it resembles a flatiron.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1][SIZE=+1]•[/SIZE] Hanger steak
Also called the hanging tenderloin, this cut is part of the diaphragm that hangs between the ribs and the loin.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1][SIZE=+1]•[/SIZE] London Broil
A large cut from the flank, often marinated to tenderize it, then broiled and served thinly sliced.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1][SIZE=+1]•[/SIZE] New York strip
A steak by many other names such as shell steak, Kansas City strip or sirloin club steak: The marbled, larger end of the short loin.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1][SIZE=+1]•[/SIZE] Porterhouse
Essentially the T-bone's big brother, combining two steaks in one, the New York and the filet.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1][SIZE=+1]•[/SIZE] Prime rib
The bone-in rib steak, cut from ribs six through twelve, that often contains a bit of gristle but is full of flavor.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1][SIZE=+1]•[/SIZE] Ribeye
A rib steak without the bone; prized among steak lovers for its marbling and flavor.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1][SIZE=+1]•[/SIZE] Sirloin steak
Sitting between the short loin and the rump steak is the sirloin, less tender than the short loin but still full-flavored.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1][SIZE=+1]•[/SIZE] T-bone
Similar cut as the Porterhouse, only the filet side is usually a bit smaller. Named for the T-shaped bone running down the center of the steak.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1][SIZE=+1]•[/SIZE] Tri-tip
Also known as a culotte steak or triangle steak, the tri-tip is a triangular-shaped portion of top sirloin.[/SIZE][/FONT]