Ribeye steaks, known for their rich marbling and flavor, average around $15 per pound, making them popular yet pricey. Expert chef Robbie Shoults suggests eye of the round as an excellent, economical alternative at about $8 per pound. Though leaner and tougher, eye of the round is flavorful and can be made tender through slow cooking or smoking. Shoults recommends marinating it for steaks and seasoning before cooking to perfect its texture, emphasizing that most won't notice a difference from ribeye.
"If folks are on a budget but still want a great cut of meat, we always suggest eye of the round. It is still a super flavorful cut but at a fraction of the price."
"Eye of the round needs to be cooked correctly, as it's a very lean cut with quite a tough texture. However, it's a deeply flavorful cut that turns extremely tender when cooked slowly."
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