🥩 Friday Feature: The Unsung Hero — Our Wagyu Chuck Steak

If you’re only filling your cart with ribeyes and tenderloins, you’re missing one of the most flavor-packed cuts we produce. Enter the Wagyu Chuck Steak — the workhorse of the shoulder that, in our opinion, deserves star status in every kitchen.

🐂 Where It Comes From

The chuck steak is cut from the shoulder area just above the brisket. In commodity beef it’s often relegated to slow-cook recipes because of its connective tissue. But in our Fullblood Wagyu, with its fine webbing of monounsaturated fat and slow, regenerative finishing, the chuck steak transforms into a rich, juicy, and tender cut that can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with pricier steaks.

🛠️ How We Handle It on the Ranch

When we bring our steers home from the USDA processor, we specifically request thicker chuck steaks with the “eye” intact — the most marbled part. Each steak is hand-trimmed, vacuum-sealed, and flash-frozen so you get the same quality we see hanging in the cooler. It’s our way of turning what used to be a “budget” cut into a showstopper.

🍽️ Cooking Tips

• Quick-Sear Magic: Because of the marbling, chuck steaks can actually handle a hot grill or cast-iron sear like a ribeye. Cook to 125–130°F internal for medium-rare, rest, and slice across the grain.

• Low & Slow Wonder: Braise in beef stock, onions, and red wine for 2–3 hours until fork-tender for the ultimate comfort meal.

• Shaved Steak Sandwiches: Chill cooked chuck overnight, slice thin, and pile onto crusty bread with Wagyu tallow-sautéed peppers for a sandwich that beats any deli.

🌟 Why It Matters

Choosing chuck steak helps you eat “nose to tail,” reducing waste and supporting regenerative ranching economics. It’s a way to enjoy Wagyu’s health-supportive fats at a friendlier price point without sacrificing flavor.

📸 Behind the Scenes

This week we packed our latest batch of chuck steaks from our four freshly processed steers. Seeing the deep ruby color and snowy marbling reminded us why we love this cut. It’s proof that even humble sections of the animal can deliver five-star eating when raised right.

👉 Try It Yourself

• Order Wagyu Chuck Steaks here — limited supply from our current harvest.

• Sign up for our giveaway list to win a FREE box of premium Wagyu beef.

• Follow @realwagyubeef on Instagram for cooking videos and behind-the-scenes of our underrated cuts.