Decadent and flavorful chuck tender steak is marinated, grilled until juicy, and then topped with an Italian herb compound butter for steaks in this delicious grilled chuck steak recipe!
When we think of steak, our minds tend to wander towards the more familiar cuts: ribeye, t-bone, porterhouse. These are all fantastic cuts of meat for their perfect marbling and tenderness. I’m partial to ribeye, myself.
The downside to these cuts of beef is that they tend to be expensive. The good news is, there are lots of other cuts of beef that cost less and are just as tender and juicy if you prepare them correctly!
One of those cuts is the chuck steak. This grilled chuck steak marinates for 24 hours in a mixture of oil, vinegar, and Italian spices. You grill it, then top it with Italian herb compound butter, and for a fraction of the price, you have a steakhouse-quality meal at home!
What is chuck steak?
Chuck steak comes from the neck and shoulder area of the cow. If a cut of meat like this one cooks too quickly, the collagen in the meat will become tough and chewy, but if you prepare it properly, it will break down. This results in a tender and juicy beef chuck steak.
One way to break down the collagen is to marinate the steak for at least 24 hours. The vinegar or lemon juice in the marinade will break down those tough fibers. It might sound daunting, but it’s totally easy!
Simply prepare the chuck steak marinade, pour it over, cover with plastic wrap, and pop it in the fridge. Then grill as you would any other steak.
Chuck Steak Recipe Ingredients
The most important component of this chuck steak recipe is, of course, the chuck tender steak. This beef chuck recipe uses 3 lbs. of steak (this equals 4 steaks). The other major ingredients are the ones used to make the marinade.
- 3 lbs. chuck steak*
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil
- 5 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
Add the chuck steak marinade ingredients to a small bowl and stir until completely combined using a fork or small whisk.
Place the steaks in a cake pan or flat-bottomed dish and pour the marinade over the top. Make sure the meat is entirely coated in the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 24 hours.
*We always use Certified Angus Beef® brand chuck steak for best results.
Compound Butter for Steaks
Another element that takes these steaks over the top is the compound butter added immediately after you remove them from the grill. This compound butter is flavored with Italian herbs, reinforcing the Italian spices in the marinade for harmonious flavor.
- To make the butter, simply place one stick of unsalted room temperature butter in a small bowl. The butter should be soft but not melted.
- Add 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme, and 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary to the butter. Stir until completely combined using a fork. You can also use a hand mixer to combine these ingredients.
- Pour the butter onto a small piece of plastic wrap and roll the butter into a log. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap, removing any air.
- Place the log of butter in the fridge and allow to harden.
How to Grill Chuck Steak
After the steak has marinated for 24 hours, you then grill it as you would any other steak. It is important not to overcook this cut of meat, however, as that causes it to become tough. Follow these instructions to perfectly grill chuck steak:
- Place the steaks on direct heat and grill for 3-5 minutes per side with the grill uncovered. This will allow the steak to sear and lock in the juices.
- Move the steaks to indirect heat, cover the grill, and continue to cook until they reach your desired level of doneness. Everyone likes their steaks prepared differently, but it is important that the meat has reached a safe internal temperature. The safe internal temp. for beef is 145°F. You can check this using a meat thermometer.
- Once the chuck steaks are done to your liking, remove them from the heat, place a pat of compound butter on top, and allow the meat to rest for a few minutes.
- Allow the meat to rest and the butter to melt, then feel free to cut the steaks into strips and get ready to serve.
Side Dishes for Steak
I always love to serve steak with potatoes or some other form of vegetable. Grilled veggies are a great option as the grill is already fired up. Foil Pack Potatoes or any type of vegetables such as Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots, Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions, or this Button Mushrooms Recipe work well. Sweet potatoes are delicious as well as asparagus, peppers, or grilled onions.
You could also make this recipe with beef chuck a surf and turf recipe by adding Foil Pack Shrimp or by serving with a side of Fried Oysters.
A light salad is also nice to balance out the rich steak. Any type of Italian salad is a great pairing; so is this Fresh Vegetable Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing.
What is the difference between chuck roast and chuck steak?
Chuck roast and chuck steak come from the same part of the cow. The only difference between the two is the cut. Roasts are cut into rectangular or cylindrical shapes, which are larger, and are used to make dishes such as roast beef. See this Beef Chuck Roast Recipe as an idea of what you can make with a chuck roast.
Chuck steak is the same piece of meat, just cut into slices. Chuck steaks are generally 1-3 inches thick as opposed to the large cuts used for beef chuck roast.
Grilled beef chuck steak recipes are a great economical way to enjoy a decadent meal that feels fancy but in reality, is totally easy to prepare! It’s the perfect way to treat yourself while on a budget.
Enjoy other easy beef chuck recipes!
Here are some of our favorite recipes with beef:
- Individual Guinness Beef Pot Pies
- Slow Cooker Carne Picada
- Beef Bulgogi Meal Prep Bowl
- Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
- Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy
- The Easiest Slow Cooker Brisket Recipe
- Stuffed Beef Roll Meal Prep Dinner
- Boneless Prime Rib Roast
- Slow Roasted Prime Rib Recipe
- Standing Rib Roast Recipe
- Whole Beef Tenderloin
- Instant Pot Pot Roast
- Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast
- Dutch Oven Pot Roast
- Easy Slow Cooker Roast Beef Recipe
Making this in a cast iron skillet? Check out these cowboy cooking recipes and cast iron skillet care tips! And if you’re grilling out, try these side dishes for BBQ.
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Decadent and flavorful chuck tender steak is marinated, grilled until juicy, and then topped with an Italian herb compound butter for steaks in this delicious grilled chuck steak recipe!
- 3 lbs. chuck steak 4 steaks
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil
- 5 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary
- 1 Tbp. fresh thyme
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Mince 6 cloves of garlic (reserve 2 cloves for compound butter).
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Add 4 cloves minced garlic, 4 Tbsp. olive oil, 5 Tbsp. red wine vinegar, 1 tsp. brown sugar, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and 1/4 tsp. red pepper flake in small bowl. Stir to combine completely using a fork or small whisk.
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Place the chuck steaks in a cake pan or flat-bottomed pan. Pour the marinade over the steaks and toss until they are all completely coated.
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Place plastic wrap over the top of the cake pan and place in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
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Place 1 stick of room temperature butter in a small bowl. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 Tbsp. of fresh rosemary, and 1 Tbsp. of fresh thyme to the butter. Stir to combine using a fork or hand mixer.
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Scrape the butter onto a piece of plastic wrap and roll it into a log. Pinch the ends of the plastic wrap together to hold the butter together. Place the butter log in the fridge and allow to harden.
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Heat a charcoal or gas grill.
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After the steaks have marinated for 24 hours place them on the uncovered grill in the direct heat. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side. Move the steaks to the indirect heat, cover, and continue to grill until they reach your desired level of done-ness. It is important that the steaks are cooked but be careful not to overcook them or they may become tough. The safe internal temperature for beef is 145 degrees. This can be checked using a grilling thermometer.
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Remove the steaks after they have reached your desired level of done-ness and place a pat of the compound butter on each of them. Allow the steaks to rest for a few minutes as the butter melts.
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Cut the steaks into strips and serve.
Recipe Video
Cooking times will vary depending on the thickness of your steak and desired level of done-ness.
We recommend using Certified Angus Beef® brand beef for best results.
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