Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shoppers scanning the meat case often see labels such as Prime, Choice and Select. The labels are grades assigned by the U.S.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When cattle eat grains, the marbling becomes more prominent. Prime grade beef will have more marbling than choice meat, which is ...

If you're a steak lover who's been grocery shopping for a while, you might already know prime beef is considered the best quality beef. You've also probably noticed it's the most expensive (and maybe ...

Is it worth paying up for one vs. the other? Here's what an expert says. USDA Prime beef boasts superior marbling, tenderness, juiciness and flavor. It's also more expensive than USDA Choice. USDA ...

Take a close look at the packaging at your local supermarket, butcher, or wherever you buy meat, and you'll probably notice that there are three different USDA grades applied to beef: Select, Choice, ...

USDA regulations categorize different cuts of beef with graded labels; inspectors look at the marbling, color, and age of products to make assessments. Compared with animals who have feasted on ...