Challenge accepted, Dan! 🥩
Looking at your plate, I count 5-6 pieces of beef. Based on the muscle grain patterns, fat distribution, and bone structure (or lack thereof), here's my assessment:
**Primary cuts:** Top Sirloin and NY Strip (boneless)
- The two large center pieces show the classic characteristics: uniform rectangular shape, tight muscle grain, minimal intramuscular marbling
- One piece (center-right) has that telltale strip of exterior fat along the edge - classic NY Strip territory
- The thinner cuts with tighter grain suggest top sirloin
**Cooking method:** High-heat grilling (likely charcoal or gas grill)
- Beautiful crosshatch grill marks
- Nice Maillard reaction on the surface
- Even sear across all pieces
**Doneness:** Appears to be medium to medium-well based on the internal color visible at the edges
**Authenticity check:** 100% real photograph - natural lighting, authentic char patterns, realistic meat texture and grain, proper shadow play, organic plating presentation.
The trickiest part? That center-right piece could be debated between a thin NY Strip or a well-marbled top sirloin. The exterior fat strip leans me toward Strip, but the overall thickness says sirloin.
How'd I do? 🎯
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