What Cut of Beef Is Stew Meat? Stew meat usually consists of the inexpensive cuts of beef with tough connective tissue. Think ...

If you're shopping for affordable cuts of meat, two options you might encounter at the butcher are rump roast and bottom round (the latter of which is sometimes called "outside round").

Note: Bottom round roast is perfect for slicing. Brisket or chuck roast is better for shredded meat and can be used instead.