Denver Steak

The name "Denver" has no true historical meaning. This cut comes from the beef chuck, which is the shoulder. Because this specific muscle is located right under the shoulder blade bone and does not work very hard, the meat stays very tender. It features high amounts of intramuscular fat, similar to a ribeye or New York strip. It ranks as one of the most tender muscles in a cow, sitting just behind the tenderloin and flat iron.