The typical chuck steak is a rectangular cut, about 1 thick and containing parts of the shoulder bones, and is often known as a 7-bone steak.
The bone-in chuck steak or roast is one of the more economical cuts of beef.
Round skirt, flank or chuck steaks may be used for this dish.
Have the butcher cut two pounds from either the round or the chuck steak and then wipe with a damp cloth.