Q&A for How to Cook Chuck Steak

Yes. You may want to marinate or brine the steak for at least an hour first, to add tenderness and moisture.

It all depends on the cut of the steak, but if the steak is thicker than 1 inch, around 7-8 minutes should work, and if it's thinner than 1 inch, 6-8 minutes. Again, this will not work for all cuts of steak.

It depends on what you like. You can make a good tasting chuck steak by marinating it for a while, then cooking it hot and fast like any other steak.

You'd be better off getting a chuck roast instead of a chuck steak. Roasts are thicker and fair better in crock pots.

Use a meat tenderizer. Pineapple works best, preferably a fresh one. Cut a whole pineapple into small pieces and blend them together until it becomes juice, which you can use as a marinade. Make sure not to leave it marinated for too late long, or else the meat will become mushy and fall apart. For thick chuck meat, it shouldn't exceed 1 hour of marination; for a thinner steak less than 1 inch, 30 mins works best. Keep in mind that pineapple is probably an overkill for premium steaks that are already tender.