A well marbled steak is something I love. A marbled steak is a steak that has streaks of white fat running through it. You will see it a lot on rib-eye steaks. This fat provides moisture and flavor to your steak. The fat will also help to tenderize your steak.
With a steak that has a lot of marbling it means that the cow did not get much exercise. A cow that if fed a diet rich in corn and other grains, and doesn't get much exercise means a cow that will have a lot of fat. It will thus have meat that is more tender.
So, if you like your cuts of steak tender and juicy, a well marbled steak is the obvious choice.
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