Beef for Stew
One of the homiest comfort foods, beef stew practically cooks itself as it slowly simmers on the stove. Beef for stew is boneless, pre-cut cubes, typically from the chuck or round. The ideal size for uniform cooking is about a 3/4 to 1-1/2 inch cube.
If you prefer to cut your own cubes, any chuck or round cut -except top round - may be used. Trim the excess fat and cut into the appropriate size for your recipe.
Beef for Kabobs
Kabobs are a great crowd pleaser, whether you grill them outdoors or broil them indoors. You can turn a party interactive, by having your guest prepare their own skewers with their choice of vegetables,
Beef for kabobs is usually cut into 1 to 1-1/2 inch boneless pieces from the sirloin or round. Cubes cut from the round will benefit from a tenderizing marinade. Look for packages that have the most uniform size pieces.
You can trim any tender cut into the appropriate size cubes, taking care to keep the piece size as uniform as possible. Top sirloin or tenderloin are especially good choices.