chuck steaks
Budget beef portions
Chuck steaks are beef steaks cut from the shoulder section of the cow.
The chuck is a well-exercised muscle, making these cuts flavorful but tougher than premium steaks like ribeye or filet.
They benefit from slow cooking methods—braising, stewing—that break down connective tissue: I'm braising chuck steaks for dinner.
Chuck steaks offer good value for budget-conscious cooks.
- ribCurved chest bone
- shankLower leg segment
- blade roastBeef shoulder cut
- braisingSear, then simmer covered
- brisketLower chest of cattle
pot roast · beef stew · short ribs · slow-cooking · low and slow · dutch oven · cast iron · oxtail · connective tissue · marbling · beef bourguignon · sirloin · stroganoff · muscle fibers · garlic · rosemary · red wine · thyme
beef cut tenderness/quality
chuck steaksfilet mignon
Boneless cut from loin
tenderloin · ribeye · prime rib · porterhouse · New York strip