BRAISING
 
  THICKNESS/WEIGHT COOKING TIME (COVERED, OVER LOW HEAT)
CHUCK
Chuck Pot Roast 2½–4 pounds 2–3 hours
Boneless Shoulder Steak ¾–1 inch 1¼–2 hours
Short Ribs 2 by 2 by 4 inches 1½–2½ hours
ROUND
Bottom Round Rump Roast (boneless) 3–4 pounds 2½–3¼ hours
Eye of Round Steak (boneless) ¾–1 inch
1–1½ inches
1¼–2 hours
2–2½ hours
BRISKET
Fresh Brisket 2½–3½ pounds 2½–3 hours
Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association