Beef Chuck, Flap
USDA Spec
IMPS 2020 §116GIn simple termsThe Denver cut, also called Edge Roast or chuck flap, the full serratus ventralis muscle seamed out of the chuck. A trending value steak. Sold heavily into casual-dining steak features and butcher-counter retail programs. Main muscle: serratus ventralis.
Individual muscle. Consists of the M. serratus ventralis in its entirety from Item 116A or 116E.
- Weight range
- 4-down to 4-up lb
- Key muscles
- serratus ventralis
- Primal
- Chuck
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 1033.24¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-25 | 956.41¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-24 | 1023.78¢/lb | 984.21¢/lb | +39.57¢/lb |
| 2026-06-23 | 1011.65¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-22 | 1058.68¢/lb | 988.46¢/lb | +70.22¢/lb |
| 2026-06-19 | 1027.72¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-18 | 1035.53¢/lb | 981.97¢/lb | +53.56¢/lb |
| 2026-06-17 | 1034.52¢/lb | 1010.87¢/lb | +23.65¢/lb |
| 2026-06-16 | 1060.13¢/lb | 1031.79¢/lb | +28.34¢/lb |
| 2026-06-15 | 1045.09¢/lb | 992.52¢/lb | +52.57¢/lb |
| 2026-06-12 | 1033.84¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-11 | 1045.27¢/lb | 984.12¢/lb | +61.15¢/lb |
| 2026-06-10 | 1017.41¢/lb | 985.93¢/lb | +31.48¢/lb |
| 2026-06-09 | 1067.80¢/lb | - | - |
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of beef chuck, flap?
$10.33/lb as of 2026-06-26, Choice grade, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout report. That's down 2.3% week over week.
Where has chuck, flap traded recently?
Down 6.9% over the last six months. Offer side has been in control.
How is beef chuck, flap priced?
Wholesale beef chuck, flap is priced FOB plant in cents per pound and reported daily by USDA AMS as part of the National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout, Negotiated Sales (LM_XB403) report. Prices reflect weighted-average negotiated trades for delivery within 0-21 days.
What is IMPS 116G?
IMPS 116G is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Beef Chuck, Under Blade, Center Cut (IM). It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.
About this cut
The chuck flap (chuck eye roll) is a continuation of the rib eye into the chuck. Sometimes pulled out as a value steak with rib-like marbling.
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