One can debate the pros and cons of popular cuts of meat such as sirloin or tri-tip until the cows come home, especially when they come home in the form of steak. Each of these cuts is unique in its ...

In general, the bottom sirloin is less tender than the top sirloin—except in the case of tri-tip. Also called Santa Maria steak, this steak is sliced off the triangular-shaped tri-tip roast.