Great Grilling with Chuck Eye

Grilled chuck eye first cut, a budget-friendly steak with a steakhouse taste but without the steakhouse price. Tender and flavorful, you’re going to want it every week!

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One of my favorite budget-friendly cuts of meat is chuck eye, specifically labeled as “beef chuck eye steak—first cut” where I shop. It costs much less than choice ribeye, sirloin strip, or T-bone, but it is very flavorful and tender. In terms of where it is located, it is the cut right next to the ribeye. I discovered this cut of beef about ten years ago when a butcher at my grocery store ranted and raved over it. She said it was good for grilling; it was tender, economical, and great for feeding a crowd. She highly recommended it.

Chuck?  

Grilling?  

Tender?  

Really?

My husband and I ended up getting some to grill. (As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, he likes to tag along. Seriously, doesn’t he have a game to watch or something? Sorry, honey. I say it with love.)  We grilled with tepid anticipation. And good golly! To our pleasant surprise, the woman was right on all accounts! We were pleased with the steak and have been grilling it since—the type of meat, not the actual ones we bought ten years ago!

To get the best result, look for cuts that are kidney or lobed-shaped. I prefer them over the triangular cuts of chuck eye. Also, choose ones that have some marbling and loosely separated muscle layers over the lean and tightly packed muscles. If you don’t have this cut in your store, ask your butcher.

The steaks in these pictures were about 3/4-inch thick and were grilled on high for just over 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Regular 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch thick steaks take about 4-6 minutes and 6-8 minutes, respectively, per side for medium-rare doneness. For optimal tenderness, do not cook beyond medium well, as the meat tends to dry out more easily than the more expensive cuts. If you want to leave out the guesswork, use an instant-read food thermometer. The cooking temperature guidelines are provided in the recipe card below.

The below schematic shows where the chuck eye steak comes from:

This recipe is not so much about what to put on your steak (do use kosher salt—it makes a difference) but more about what cut I suggest for a pocket-friendly, scrumptious steak dinner. Pair it with the Quick and Easy Thyme Baby Potatoes for a great weeknight supper or casual entertaining. You will feel like you are eating a steakhouse dinner without the steakhouse price. Grill some this Fourth of July!!

Recommended supplies:

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• This grill pan is great for the stovetop if you can’t grill outdoors. Made of cast aluminum for quick and even cooking.
• Tongs for transferring and turning steaks.
• Instant read meat thermometer for testing doneness of steak.

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