The USDA beef grading system should make shopping for meat easier, but there are a few things to know if you're wondering ...

• USDA Prime beef boasts superior marbling, tenderness, juiciness and flavor. It's also more expensive than USDA Choice. • USDA Choice beef offers a balance of tenderness and affordability and is ...

USDA beef grades like Prime, Choice and Select help shoppers understand the quality of meat. Beef grading is optional and paid for by producers, unlike mandatory safety inspections. Knowing what the ...

Is it worth paying up for one vs. the other? Here's what an expert says. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Retailers below I've stood in front of the meat section at the grocery ...