Learn how to choose meat that is tender. Our local Safeway often has 7bone pot roast on sale cheaper than ground beef.

Choose a piece that has parts that look tender (compare how it looks against expensive steak) Cut out the tender parts and cook for steak.

For parts that are not quite so tender, chop into quarter inch cubes, form into patties and fry like hamburger. They will taste more like steak.

Make stew with the bone and what is left.