Lying between the round and short loin, this section also contains lean, tender meat. The cuts are primarily steaks--sirloin flat bone, sirloin round bone, sirloin pinbone, and top sirloin steak--although you may also find top sirloin butt roast; some sirloin is ground.

Sirloin steaks, which are sold with or without the bone, can be broiled, sauteed, or grilled; top sirloin butt roast can be roasted. Sirloin cuts contain 211 calories and 9 grams of fat per 3 1/2-ounce serving, trimmed and cooked.