[header] How to buy beef to roast [title] Choose the cut of beef. [substeps] Identifying the best cuts of meat for roasting is integral to a successful roasting. Roasts that have connective tissue or little marbling don't generally roast well. 
Look for cuts of beef that come from the rib, short loin or sirloin section of the steer. These parts of the animal are found between the front and hind legs along the top portion of the animal.