How Restaurant Steak Tricks Your Tastebuds Chuck roast (sometimes called "chuck roll") is cut from the shoulder of the cow, and is considered a lean cut, although it's a bit fattier than the rump ...

Anything labeled "chuck" comes from the cow's shoulder area ... If you prefer a leaner swap, look to top sirloin roast or shoulder clod. Brisket can be tough, so it's an ideal cut for cooking ...