Beef minute steak (frequently labeled as Minute Steak or Thin Shoulder Steak) is a thin, boneless cut sliced from the beef chuck shoulder clod. Sliced roughly ¼ to ½ inch thick, this cut is named for how fast it cooks—literally requiring only a minute or two per side. It boasts a deep, hearty beef flavor, but because it is thin and lean, it must be flash-fried over high heat to a juicy medium-rare to prevent it from turning tough and dry.