chuck roast

Braised beef cut

Chuck roast is a cut of beef from the shoulder area of the cow, prized for slow cooking methods like braising and pot roasting.

The cut has abundant connective tissue that breaks down during long, moist cooking, yielding tender, flavorful meat: She put a chuck roast in the slow cooker with onions and carrots.

Also called chuck pot roast or blade roast.

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gravy · red wine · carrots · potatoes · onions · root vegetables · Dutch oven · cast iron · Sunday dinner · Sunday supper · family dinner · shoulder · marbled · seared · savory · hearty · comfort food · brisket

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meat tenderness/quality grade

chuck roasttenderloin

Premium, exceptionally soft cut

filet mignon · beef tenderloin · prime rib · ribeye · porterhouse

cooking method suitability

chuck roastfilet mignon

Boneless cut from loin

flank steak · skirt steak · minute steak · tenderloin · hanger steak

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