Stew meat isn't even listed on a handy dandy guide to cuts of beef, so what if your grocery store has seemingly everything but stew meat? Not to worry, because you'll find all your answers right here.

Without the fat, the meat seizes up, leaving you with tough, chewy bites of meat that certainly won't live up to their price tag. Here are the cuts of beef every home cook should know.

The whole fun in making stew is the leftovers, so I recommend doubling this one. Stew seems to be even better when it’s leftover. I recommend serving this beef stew along with an arugula salad.

The whole fun in making stew is the leftovers, so I recommend doubling this one. Stew seems to be even better when it’s leftover. I recommend serving this beef stew along with an arugula salad.

The whole fun in making stew is the leftovers, so I recommend doubling this one. Stew seems to be even better when it’s leftover. I recommend serving this beef stew along with an arugula salad.