Sirloin steak, pot roast, short ribs: There are so many ways to enjoy beef. In fact, a 1,200-pound steer can produce over 500 pounds of retail meat. The various cuts are sourced from nine main parts of the cow: the chuck, rib, short loin, sirloin, round, flank, plate, shank and brisket. Read on to learn more about the different sections of the cow and what mouthwatering cuts they yield.