Chuck eye steak

Chuck eye steak is one of those hidden gems – and hardly ever gets the praise it deserves.

Some call Chuck eye the ‘poor man’s ribeye,’ which is a bit of an insult – because it has a fanatical fan base, made up mostly of butchers. And if anyone knows a good steak when they see one, it's them.

But what makes this steak so special is where it comes from: right next to the ribeye - in fact, it’s really just an extension of it. And that means it's almost as tender and tastes much the same as a ribeye.

It might be slightly leaner, but it still has plenty of marbling to keep it moist and flavoursome.

Steak-wise, both ribeye and chuck eye look similar - though chuck eye's less neat and tidy (it can appear a bit loose and disheveled) and it comes with a bit more fat.

So while it might look a little more rustic than polished, it works great for a weeknight dinner. In fact, there are very few steaks that can beat it - and most butchers you meet would agree.