Get my simple Chuck Eye Steaks recipe and enjoy this flavorful and affordable cut of steak. It’s easy to cook on the stove or grill.
This budget-friendly cut of meat can be as tender and juicy as ribeye steaks if they are cooked well. Chuck Eye steaks have great beefy flavor and marbling but their odd shape can sometimes make preparing them a challenge. I’ve got tips to make it easy though and I can’t wait for you to taste these great chuck eye steaks.
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A hot skillet delivers the best sear. Add some butter or a high smoke point oil such as avocado oil, canola oil, or grapeseed oil and sear steaks for 1 minute on each side. The final internal temperature of your steak should be 135°F for medium-rare and 145°F for medium.
Video: Cooking Chuck Eye Steaks
Chuck eye steaks are a cut that come from near the rib-eye steaks, sometimes referred to as the poor man’s ribeye or rib-eye on a budget. This is different from a chuck roast or chuck steak which tend to be braised low and slow. Chuck eye steaks work best with a quick cook over higher heat either on the grill or stove.
While they are a very affordable cut of grilling steak, they are not always available as there are only two of this cut from each animal. Also, because of the different muscle groups and connective tissue in this cut, they can seem to be falling apart sometimes. But, there’s a trick to getting them to stay together and cook perfectly, and I’ll tell you that tip now!
Tip For Holding Chuck Eye Steaks Together
Since chuck eye steaks tend to have an odd shape with loosely connected pieces, they are sometimes sold with string tying each steak together. Tying them together yourself can be tricky though, especially since they tend towards the thinner side. So what do you do if yours isn’t already tied?
Use a small wooden skewer! It’s much easier to skewer rather than tie these steaks and it really helps them hold together and cook evenly.
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How do you cook a steak on a grill?
Rub the steak with olive oil and season with salt and pepper (or any other seasonings you prefer). Place the steak on the grill (or in the oven) and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature reaches 135°F. Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
How do you cook a ribeye steak in the oven?
Preheat oven to 400°. Pat steaks dry (this helps the steaks to get a nice crust on them). Season both sides very generously with salt and pepper. Press salt and pepper if needed to help it stick to the meat. Heat a cast-iron skillet, or heavy skillet, over medium-high to high heat. Add butter and olive oil.
How do you cook a cube steak?
Learn how to cook cube steak perfectly so that it’s tender with a great crust. If desired, finish with a delicious gravy. Season cube steaks evenly on both sides with the salt. Dredge each side of each steak in flour, shake off excess and set aside. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place cube steaks in pan.
How long does chuck steak take to cook?
After you sear the chuck steak, the baking time will be between 10-15 minutes. Rare-medium rare will be around 10-11 minutes and a well-done steak will take the whole 15 minutes. See my notes for the internal temperature ranges and use your digital thermometer for the most accurate results.