Rich Stews

• Stew is a classic recipe to use for cut-up beef chuck because of the way the stewing tenderizes the meat. Make a traditional meal with a combination of potatoes, chuck beef, onions, carrots, celery and beef broth. Toss celery, green onions, tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, garlic, parsley and basil with chuck beef for an Italian-style stew. Mix sweet potatoes, chuck beef, beef broth, red onions and red bell peppers to create a slightly sweet dish.

Savory Pastas

• The right sauce helps turn regular chuck beef into rich topping for pasta. Simmer the beef with cream of mushroom soup, sliced mushrooms and sour cream – and serve over bow-tie pasta for a creamy dinner. Mix Alfredo sauce, chuck beef, Parmesan cheese and fettuccini noodles to give classic fettuccini Alfredo a meaty twist. Go for a tangy meal by tossing chuck beef with tomato sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, red bell peppers and spaghetti noodles.

Tempting Sandwiches

• Chuck beef makes a tasty sandwich if you dice the meat into small pieces and mix it with a sauce for a mock pulled-beef meal. Mix chuck beef, barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese for an old-fashion taste. Combine the beef with ranch salad dressing, and then stack the mixture on bread with lettuce, tomato and onion to create a zesty dish. You can also spice things up by loading bread with a mixture of diced chuck beef, steak sauce and pickled banana peppers.

Tantalizing Stir-Fries

• Chuck beef isn’t necessarily a common cut for stir-fries, but it works in a pinch. Try a simple meal by stir frying thin cuts of chuck beef with bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, bok choy and carrots. Stir fry thinly sliced chuck with carrots, celery, onion, bell peppers and teriyaki sauce for a sweet dish. Lightly cook the chuck with red bell peppers, celery, red onions, water chestnuts, pineapple chunks, cashews and soy sauce to create a Caribbean-style dinner.

Tasty Salads

• Chuck beef helps turn a light salad into a satisfying meal. Feast on a healthy dish by mixing the beef with lettuce, carrots, celery and cucumbers. Combine baby spinach, chuck beef, tomatoes, red onions and Italian vinaigrette to make a sweet and tangy salad. Mix chuck beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, celery, red cabbage, carrots, onions, boiled eggs and Thousand Island dressing for a hearty chef’s salad.