I like to use chuck roast for beef stew, but there are tons of good options available! Beef stew is wonderful for cheaper cuts of meat since the long cooking time will tenderize the meat until it's very tender.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOther options for beef for beef stew are anything already cut up labeled as u0022stew meat,u0022 pot roast, rump roast, bottom eye roast, or bottom round roast.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI usually leave any small bits of fat on the meat for flavor, and cut off any very large hunks of fat.