What Exactly is Prime Beef?
At Chamberlain’s Steak & Chop House, our guests expect the best, and Chamberlain’s prides itself on offering the best. Our goal is to create a premier dining experience, worthy of being the best steakhouse in Addison.
That being said, we offer many prime beef options on our menu. But what exactly is “prime beef?” We all know that it means it’s the best – but why? Let Chamberlain’s Steak & Chop House shed some light on the subject:
What Exactly is Prime Beef?
Meat can be designated by one of 3 categories - prime, choice, or commercial – by the US Department of Agriculture. The rankings are normally for beef, but lamb can also be rated as prime. Naturally, prime is the highest ranking available and is given based on the meat’s overall tenderness, maturity, and marbling. The marbling is evaluated as the amount of fat laced throughout the cut of meat because that fat adds flavor and juiciness to the cut of meat. Do not mistake the fat marbled throughout a cut of meat as the same as the fat on the outside – it’s simply not the same and does not induce the same tenderness! In terms of maturity, younger beef generally has more of that fat marbling and tenderness, thus it’s often given a prime designation. Older beef – or cuts that involve muscles that are more well used – is often more tough because of the added connective tissue throughout the meat.
The Top 8%
Did you know that only 8% of all beef produced receives the prime status? As the best steakhouse in Addison, Chamberlain’s demands the best and offers the best from top rated suppliers such as the Bar N Ranch who supplies our Wagyu beef. We offer prime ribeye, prime New York strip, prime filet mignon, and more.
Is Wagyu Beef Prime Beef?
Wagyu beef is its own category within the prime designation, as it originates specifically from various Wagyu beef breeds that are raised in Japan or with a Japanese style of breeding. These breeds are genetically predisposed to heavily marbled meat, making them ideal cuts for the finest meals. Our Wagyu beef is grown right here in the state of Texas, at a Bar N Ranch. These cattle are well-fed to produce the most delicious, most tender meat available. And if you’re wondering about Kobe beef, Kobe beef is a specific breed within the Wagyu family of breeds that also produces high marbling and intense tenderness in each bite.
Join us this week at Chamberlain’s Steak & Chop House for a meal you won’t soon forget! Choose a prime steak, fabulous fresh seafood, lamb, and more – the choice is yours. We can’t wait to serve you at the best steakhouse in Addison, Texas.