12 Cheap Steaks You Should And Shouldn't Buy

For the carnivorous among us, it's hard to go wrong with a well-prepared, melt-in-your-mouth steak. After all, a good piece of red meat — cooked exactly to one's liking — is like a shot of pure comfort straight to the tummy. And while experimenting with different cuts and cooking methods is never a bad thing, there are definitely unwritten rules about which red meat cuts are worth your hard-earned cash and which you should avoid, even if they're easier on your wallet than something a little pricier. With this in mind, let's dive fork-first into a list of 14 cheap steaks you should and shouldn't buy.