USDA Choice Beef Sirloin Tip Roast, also known as ball tip roast, knuckle roast, or round tip roast. This boneless, lean cut comes from the round primal and is located anatomically next to the tip of the sirloin. The whole sirloin tip is vacuum-sealed and sold by the pound, typically averaging 13 pounds. This versatile cut offers great value and is best when roasted and carved into thin slices, though it also responds well to braising methods.

Choice grade beef has less marbling than Prime but is still high quality. The muscles in the round area are used for movement, resulting in leaner, less tender meat that benefits from proper cooking methods. This cut can be prepared with dry heat roasting or moist heat braising techniques. Popular preparations include herb-crusted roasts with creamy horseradish sauce, ancho chili rubs with sweet potatoes, or fennel-crusted presentations with white beans and arugula.

Nutrition per 3 oz serving (cooked, lean only, visible fat trimmed): 150 calories, 23g protein, 5g total fat (1.9g saturated fat, 0g trans fat), 60mg cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 0g carbohydrates. Excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium. Good source of iron, riboflavin, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and choline.