Packed full of meaty flavor and with a perfect balance of being tender and chewy, there are more than a few reasons why the chuck steak is one of the most popular variants of beef on the market, and since people are using it more often, more recipes are also being thought up as a result.
While there’s certainly nothing wrong with enjoying a slow-cooked chuck steak with a few veggies, since there are so many other ingredients that also pair elegantly with this delicious cut of beef, it’s always worth trying a few recipes that are a little unique and different so that you don’t end up limiting yourself.
Before you start sizzling up your beef chuck steak, check out a few of these mouthwatering recipes which are all guaranteed to make your meal all the more flavorful and memorable.
1. Lemon Garlic Chuck Steak
So many of us have tried mixing a drizzle of lemon juice with chicken or pork, but beef is really where it works the best, enhancing the natural richness of each bite while also keeping the chuck steak (see also: How To Season Steak)moist and incredibly tender.
You also can’t forget to add in a handful of garlic cloves which are combined with the lemon, salt, and pepper to make the meat even more delicious and appetizing.
2. Sous Vide Chuck Roast And Gravy
Sous vide literally means “under vacuum” in French and refers to a cooking technique when foods are vacuum-sealed in a bag before then being cooked at a specific heat and temperature in order to bring out the maximum amount of flavor while also allowing the beef to be tender but never too soft so that you still have a nice texture to sink your teeth into.
This does mean that you will have to let the beef cook for around 24 hours, but if you’re planning to use a chuck roast as part of a big family meal for the next day, or as the main ingredient for a dinner party, it truly is the best way to prepare it, especially when you glaze a thick layer of homemade gravy over the top.
3. Slow Cooker Braised Chuck Steak And Onions
If you want your chuck steak to be as soft and tender as it can be while still being full of juice, making for a sheer delight on the taste buds, slow cooking is definitely the best way to go, especially if you keep it on a low heat for between 6-8 hours since this is usually seen as the sweet spot when it comes to beef.
Throw some diced onions and potato wedges into the cooker alongside the steak and you’ll have a steaming hot and wonderful dinner to enjoy the next day with a side of creamy mashed potato to keep the whole dish soft and creamy.
4. Chuck Steak Beef With Mango Curry
Mango (see also: How To Peel A Mango)and curry may sound like a strange combination if you’ve never tried it before, but once you taste it, paired with a delightfully tender and juicy meat option such as a chuck steak, you’ll quickly realize why its sweet and spicy flavor has captured the attention of so many people.
While there is a good amount of cumin, coriander, and curry powder used in this recipe to dial up the heat, the mango chutney and slices help to even out the temperature just a little bit, making for a dish that sounds like it would be boiling hot, but actually tastes very uplifting and refreshing once you actually start eating.
5. St. Patrick’s Day Beef Stew
When thinking about beef dishes that are healthy, delicious, and appetizing to virtually anyone and everyone, no matter their taste preferences, beef stew is a very common meal that comes to mind, being packed full of greens, herbs, and a few spices.
By adding in a thick beef broth, you can create a truly authentic and memorable beef stew worthy of being served on St Patrick’s Day, or really any day when you and the family feel like tucking into a nutritious meal that can be ready to serve in just 3 hours.
6. Pan Fried Chuck Steak With Marsala Sauce
While the earthy and strong sensation of Italian marsala sauce is often paired with rib-eye steak, it goes just as well, if not better, when resting over a warm and juicy chuck steak because of how much more tender it is, allowing it to soak up the flavor of the sauce far easier.
As if this recipe wasn’t already appetizing enough, it can also be made in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for whipping up as a quick afternoon dinner or even while you’re on a quick break and want a delicious and satisfying meal that is guaranteed to fill you up and give you the energy you need to see out the day thanks to the potency of the fan-favorite marsala sauce.
7. Show-Off Stroganoff
A recipe that has been handed down and modified slightly over several generations, stroganoff is a beef dish that first originated in mid-19th century Russia, and we’re happy to report that this garlic and cream classic dish holds up to this day.
The added mushrooms add a little more of a chewy texture to this otherwise fairly smooth and creamy dish that is surrounded by noodles and beef broth.
While the red wine is an optional ingredient, because of how well the chuck steak soaks up its flavor, and how much it enhances all the underlying meaty flavors of the cut, we would definitely recommend at least drizzling a dash of it in while the meat cooks in the skillet.
8. Grilled Chuck Steak With Garlic Butter
Despite it adding so much flavor and texture to any meal it’s a part of, garlic butter is actually incredibly easy to make, simply requiring you to mix together butter, a few cloves of garlic, rosemary, and some fresh thyme or basil depending on your preference of herbs.
Mix this combination of wonderful ingredients with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning to ramp up the heat just a little bit, and you’ll have a mouthwatering chuck steak recipe on your hands that is perfect for creating when you’re expecting some guests and want to prepare a dish that oozes style and class.
9. Mississippi Roast
The cocktail of sensational flavors infused into this recipe makes it so hard to believe that it can be made by using just 5 ingredients, and most of them you probably already have lying around the house such as the gravy mix and unsalted butter.
In fact, while all the ingredients in this recipe play their part in making a dish that tastes like it’s straight out of the kitchen of a 5-star restaurant, it might just be the smallest ingredient of them all that steals the show, the pepperoncini.
This Italian pepper not only adds a good amount of heat to the meat and gravy mix, but it is also known for being incredibly crispy, giving you plenty to chew into when the roast is ready to serve.
Pepperoncinis can be found in the pickle aisle of most food stores and supermarkets, so be sure to pick up a few for future recipes.
10. Shredded Beef Chuck Steak BBQ
A thick and smoky barbeque sauce may not sound too appetizing being poured over a beef chuck steak on its own, but when the cut is shredded after a long rest in the slow cooker, and seasoned with a plethora of ingredients including mustard, herbs, and a few spices, suddenly the addition of the barbeque makes much more sense.
Rather than buying branded barbeque sauce from your local grocery store which is usually very high in sugar, this recipe instead makes its own barbecue sauce by using a delightful mixture of brown sugar, ketchup, cider vinegar, molasses, and a tiny bit of butter to ensure it has a creamy texture while still retaining that smoky flavor we all love so much.
11. Easy Steak Tacos
Tacos really can fit any scenario, whether it’s a dinner party, part of a celebration, or even simply a solo snack to see off the evening, it’s hard to think of any time of the year when this Mexican cuisine can’t be enjoyed.
When preparing this recipe, it’s best to try and pick up thin chuck steaks so that they can fit easier into the tortillas without being too bulky, since there are plenty of other ingredients that need to be included so that you can pack as much flavor into these spicy treats as possible.
Summary
As one of the larger and more tender beef cuts, chuck steak is definitely one of the most versatile types of beef you can find since it fits into so many different recipes, from small and appetizing party snacks to large and hearty nutritious main meals, with so much choice available, it’s all about finding the recipe that sounds the best for you and your guests.
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