Chuck Steak

The chuck, sourced from around the shoulder area of the cow offers a very economical cut that’s low on price but high on flavour. It’s also commonly referred to as a braising steak here in the UK, and due to its high fat and flavour content, it is often sold as ground beef.

The blade is a little different, but is procured from the same area as the chuck steak but again packs lots of flavour for a modest price. Cuts include the top blade steak and under blade steak, which contain quite a lot of connective tissue and collagen, which breaks down during cooking and adds more flavour.