Each is meant for specific recipes and cannot be used interchangeably.
When it comes to cuts of beef, deciding what to buy can get complicated quickly.
What Is the Difference Between Chuck and Round Beef?
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The main difference between chuck and round beef is where theyre sourced from on the steer.
Meanwhile, the round is sourced from the rump of the steer.
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What Are the Best Uses for Chuck vs.
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These include slow roasts and stews; however, chuck is also commonly made into ground beef.
This is one cut of chuck that could be used interchangeably with round cuts of steak.
If round steaks are cooked too long, they can often end up tough and chewy.
Perkins explains that round steaks are delicious as is or in fajitas or even jerky.
Whereas rump roasts are classically prepared as deli-style roast beef.
You want to see uniform color throughout the cut, ranging from a bright red to a deep purple.
Ideally, you want to steer clear of cuts that display a tepid brown color.
Sourcing your meats from a local butcher is much preferred compared to a chain store, Perkins adds.
However, in airtight storage it can stay fresh for up to five days in the fridge.
If youre not going to cook it in that time, simply stick your cuts in the freezer.
