Thrifty Beef Cuts Recipes

When you are stumped as to what to make for dinner, a grilled Steak is always a good choice. It is quick to put together and just needs a few minutes to cook. This recipe for grilled Flat Iron Steak calls for only Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil to marinate, which you can do for as little as one hour or overnight. In under 10 minutes, you will have a flavourful, juicy Steak that is perfect accompanied by grilled Vegetables, served over a Salad, or as a Taco filling.

Heavenly - Marinated in Red Wine, Garlic, Balsamic Vinegar and Rosemary - and when cooked - finished off with a reduced down luscious Sauce to spoon over the top.

One of the UK's most underrated and tastiest cuts - a butcher's secret.Tender Flat Iron Steak broiled and topped with a rich Asian-style Brown Sauce.

Mouth watering Flat Iron Steaks marinated to Perfection. Ideal for the Barbecue.

A fantastic Barbecue recipe with the sauce made from Onion, Garlic, Tomato ketchup, Honey, Cayenne Pepper, Dates and Lemon juice.

Cooked with fresh Rosemary or Thyme leaves and served with a delicious Tapenade made with Olives, Garlic, Anchovies, Lemon juice and sun-dried Tomatoes.

Simply season with salt and pepper - thats it! - then grill it - and your done! A recipe that lets the quality of the ingredients shine through.

Based on the Brazilian dish Churrasco, this Steak is flavoured with tangy Worcestershire sauce, Spices, Citrus and Garlic.

Flat Iron Steaks cooked under the grill or on a prepared barbecue, then topped with a combination of chopped chargrilled Peppers from a jar, finely chopped Olives, fresh Thyme & Lemon.

Recreate the ultimate bistro meal at home - once you've cooked your Chips this crafty way, you'll never use another recipe again

A wonderful Beefy flavoured and inexpensive company-worthy Flat Iron Steak with a creamy Mushroom sauce. Wonderful served over Roasted Potatoes

Quick, easy - and delicious. Peppercorn rubbed and griddled Flat Iron Steak- garnished with chopped Rosemary.

Succulent Flat Iron Steak - with a melting Butter topping to die for! .

Pan fried Fillet or Flat Iron Steaks served with roasted Broccoli `Steaks' roasted with a drizzle of Oil, Garlic, Ground Cumin, Lemon and Chick Peas - then finished with a light Chilli dressing.

A tasty Flat Iron Steak recipe that only uses five ingredients. Served with a Tomatoey fiery Sauce made with Chopped Tomatoes, Onions and Chilli sauce.

Fast, easy and delicious! Great for when everyone is hungry and you want something nice - fast!. Could possibly substitute Italian Salad Dressing for the Oil

A delicious Beef recipe, featuring Flat Iron Steaks, with an oriental twist. It is ideal for the barbecue during the warmer months. A great alternative cut for those who like their Steaks.

This beefy Salad is packed with flavour and great cooked on the barbecue or grill. Flat Iron Steak combines with Pasta, Peas, Courgettes and Tomatoes with a Chilli and Coriander Dressing.

This is a favourite Flat Iron Steak recipe. If you haven't already enjoyed the rich, creamy pairing of Blue Cheese with your favourite Steak, stop reading and get cooking! Take it a step further by folding in a little Butter to make the dish even more drool-worthy

Flat Iron Steaks have gained popularity in recent years due to their delicious flavour and good amount of fat, but also because, compared to other Steaks, they are lower in cost without losing flavour. The delicious marinade infuses the Steak with a ton of flavour. Although delicious served with Baked Potatoes and a Salad, these Steaks are truly wonderful when put together Taco-style with Guacamole and Pico de Gallo, served inside warm Corn Tortillas.

These Tex-Mex style Steak Fajitas are made with Flat Iron Steak, Peppers and Onions and served on fresh flour Tortillas and are the best Steak Fajitas Ive had!

Let the Steaks rest on top of the Tomatoes. Their juices will commingle and make the dressing that much better.

Flat Iron Steaks are tender and juicy Cuts of Steak that are great for grilling. We like ours cooked to medium rare to ensure it doesn't become too tough. Cook for a few minutes longer for medium doneness and your Steak will still be nicely tender. Top of your Steak with an easy charred Scallion Salsa for a bright and fresh dressing.

Bring the Brazilian steakhouse to your own backyard and learn how to master the art of this reverse seared smoked Picanha recipe.

This reverse seared smoked Picanha recipe is one of the simplest, quickest and authentic Recipes to Griddle Picanha Steak at home.

Picanha itself is a beautiful piece of Meat. It has a good beef flavour and is deliciously tender. We have provided this Picanha with a thick layer of fresh Herbs that have formed a nice crust with the soft fat. If you put this on the table, you can be sure that there will be an enthusiastic response.

My version of the favourite item found in a Brazilian Churrascaria. Serve with Tomato Vinaigrette.

James Martin's cost-conscious cut of Beef has heaps of flavour and stays moist from the Marinade

Bavette Steak is eaten a lot in America, and France, but hardly at all in the UK. This is madness, as it's so much cheaper than any other sort of Steak and so rich in flavour.

Transform a Thrifty Cut of Beef into a summer sizzler with a marinade of smoky Chipotle Chillies, Soy and Honey, then chargrill to perfection

A colourful Tomato Salad livens up this speedy, healthy supper of thrifty marinated lean Beef Bavette Steak with Hot Mustard sauce

Steak with Chimichurri Sauce is a classic combination, but pickled Jalapeños give it a modern twist. Gluten-free

Bavette with sharp, sweet roasted Lemons and crisp, spiced Pitta bread makes a hearty meal that will satisfy even salad-phobics

Gordon Ramsay works his magic on this
Thrifty Cut - mixing together a Chimichurri which is spooned generously over the Bavette Strips when cooked

A thrifty Bavette Steak with luxurious Polenta Chips - the perfect meal for a Friday night in.

A fantastic BBQ Bavette Steak recipe, served with a vibrant Green Sauce, IPA-braised Onions and charred Potatoes for a truly next-level barbecued Beef dish

Not on a skewer - and slow cooked - but still called a Kebab - is this glorious Shami Kebab recipe with slow-cooked Bavette Steak rather than the traditional ground Beef.

Light supper for four for the grill or barbecue, this recipe uses a Bavette or Flat Iron Steak marinated in Spices and served with a Herb Salsa.

This Thrifty Cut packs a lot of flavour and is best cooked rare to keep it tender - a succulent supper for two.

Tom Hunt chooses this less well known cut for a tender barbecued Steak packed full of flavour for his Onglet Steak with Herbs recipe.

A upmarket meal, that uses some downtown ingredients like Onglet Steak and frozen Chips, to get dinner on the table in a flash. Better than store-bought fast food - anyday!

A cheap cut of Beef transformed into a tender treat.

This recipe adds a little something to the classic Steak and Kidney Pie to make it really something.

How to cook Steak to perfection. With peppery Watercress, Pickled Walnuts and a fiery fresh Horseradish Cream, this dish is simple but impressive.

Packed with smoky flavour from a good long marinating in a hefty blend of Chipotle Chilli Powder, Beer, Citrus and Coriander. Add Spring Onion Crema and Morita Chilli Salsa to complete the dish

This sumptuous grilled Onglet with Silverskin Onions, Girolles, Trompettes and Pancetta make the perfect accompaniment to the intensely-flavoured, tender Beef Onglet

Onglet Steak may be used instead of Flank Steak, and although less well known than Sirloin or Fillet but given the right treatment as it is here this cut of Beef can be equally delicious. Steeped overnight in an Asian-inspired marinade using Thai Fish sauce, the meat is flavoured and tenderised so it can be cooked quickly on the barbecue

An all-in-one meal that's portable, filling and delicious.

A recipe filled with flavour by Skye Gyngell who proves time-and-time again that slow- cooking is a nice, simple way of cooking.

Raid the herb garden (or the fridge) to whip up this easy Sauce that goes so well with Steak.

Onglet has a rich meaty flavour which makes this inexpensive Cut stand out. This recipe showcases the Steak by pairing it with a decadent Brown Butter Mash and Madeira - a wonderful dish for entertaining.

This easy Steak and Lentil Salad recipe from Valentine Warner is substantial enough for a main meal.

Perfectly cooked Steak is taken to the next level with a side of Shoestring Potatoes and Watercress Butter - resulting in a quick, easy and incredibly tasty dinner for two

The marinade turns this tough Cut of Beef into a juicy and flavourful Air Fryer Skirt Steak! Perfect for busy weeknights.

I remember going to town on this onglet dish, theyre like little moreish bitesize juicy steak slices! Well, thats exactly what they are really. Ive never heard of scorzonera before, but if you can get hold of some, they look weird but worth a try.

This recipe is deliciously simple and can be enjoyed as a lighter option to a traditional roast joint of Meat.

Creamy Celeriac Mash is served with Onglet, an inexpensive Cut of Steak, and Kale.

Nothing is so easy, elegant and delicious as a Beef Stroganoff. James Martin uses the best Fillet to make his recipe the height of luxury.

Stir-fried Beef Fillet with rich Black Bean Sauce and Noodles - who can even think of phoning the takeaway?

Use Fillet Tails - instead of the Centre-cut Fillet- and make a Thrifty Cut version of this extra special Steak recipe with Mary Berry's classic Peppercorn Sauce.

Try Ken Hom's Beef in Oyster Sauce recipe for a Chinese takeaway classic, served with spicy Salad.

This simple Beef Stir-fry recipe is given an added sense of decadence with a sticky Black Pepper Sauce enriched with Red Wine - best served with Rice Noodles and Salad.

A quick and easy Beef Stir-Fry can be whipped up in one pan using just a handful of ingredients. This takeaway classic is perfect for a family midweek meal.

This is a great way to serve a seared piece of Fillet. The crusting of the Thyme and Sea Salt on the outside gives it a lovely flavour and texture. Being such a simple dish, it is all about good ingredients - the Tomatoes should be sweet and the Parmesan fresh. If you have some good Balsamic Vinegar, use it on this because it will work really well with the other ingredients.

A simple Summer dish, this is normally a prime Cut of Meat served rare, sliced as thinly as possible. This recipe uses Beef Fillet Tails, which makes it more cost-effective without any compromise on flavour. Searing the Meat gives it a nice crust.

This easy to cook meal is a Beef eaters dream dinner! Tenderloin Tips are paired with Mushrooms for a restaurant style dinner you can make at home.

Bite-sized morsels of Beef Tenderloin are flavoured with Garlic, stir-fried and combined with Tomatoes and Scallions for a simple one-dish meal to serve over Rice.

This is a house specialty of an Andalucían restaurant the late Spanish food authority Penelope Casas used to visit with her husband. It can be served as part of a Tapas spread, or when accompanied by side dishes, as a main course. We especially like it with Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions.

Beautifully succulent Herb-Crusted Topside of Beef - roasted to perfection - and served with Shallots, Carrots, Parmesan Mash, Sugar Snaps and Gravy.

Slow cooking roast Beef is the perfect way to bring out the best in a joint of Topside. Topside is a lean Cut that works so well slow cooked as the long cooking times break down the Meat, and it literally melts in your mouth as you eat it. Topside also cuts into beautiful slices - but its still really tender and flavoursome.

Delicious served hot or cold, this roast Topside of Beef recipe is a real crowd-pleaser. This classic roast Beef recipe is delicious served cold as a buffet centrepiece with seasonal Salads and New Potatoes or warm for a special Sunday roast with all the trimmings. If serving hot, leave for 30 minutes to rest before carving; if serving cold, chill overnight and serve scattered with Watercress and fiery Horseradish Crème.

If you are looking for something fun to do with Salt Beef, then you have come to the right place. This recipe is really straightforward and super satisfying. A couple of fried Eggs and you have a perfect weekend brunch. A piece of Salt Beef can go a long way, and this is a perfect little recipe for any Leftover bits. Flake it all up and hard fry it with some Potatoes and basically anything else you fancy. On this occasion, I went for Leeks, Pickled Red Onions, and Chillies. I think the fried Egg is fairly essential, I also like a little Chilli Sauce over the top - something fruity or acidic.

Celebrate St. Patricks Day or cozy up on a cold winter evening with a flavourful meal of Corned Beef and Cabbage! Just dump the ingredients in one pot and let the Beef, Carrots, Potatoes, and -abbage slowly roast for an easy and comforting dinner - with just 10 minutes of prep. You can make it in the slow cooker, too!

Shin of Beef is a flavoursome Cut that becomes really tender when slow cooked. Add more gutsy flavour with Beer, Horseradish and Shallots.

Slow cooking Beef Shin or Brisket in Asian aromatic spices gives a melt-in-the-mouth main course that's delicious with steamed Rice and crisp stir-fried Vegetables. Freezable

Slow-cooked Beef with Chorizo and Red Wine in a Stew that wont disappoint, especially with Mash and Dumplings.

Beef Shin is a much under used cut, yet it has fantastic flavour when slow-cooked. and melts in the mouth when served with fragrant Wild Garlic and savoury Parmesan, on a bed of Quinoa

A Steak and Ale Pie is a comforting classic - this version has Suet Pastry and a dark, rich Gravy.

This sumptuous, step-by-step recipe for slow-cooked Stew from Gordon Ramsay makes a great winter supper. Beef Bourguignon recipe only. Easily halved

The ultimate make-ahead dish, this Chilli con Carne can be frozen for up to 2 months - simply add more Chillies to turn up the heat

This hearty, warming recipe is inspired by Jamaican and West Indian Oxtail Stews. Oxtail is a Cut that benefits from a long cook time: Here, it falls off the bone and is surrounded by an incredibly rich Gravy. Worcestershire Sauce is traditional and balances the dishs earthy, spicy and sweet flavours. The Butter Beans add a slight bite to counter the tender Meat. But back to that gravy: Sop it up with Naan or Roti or serve it over Coconut Rice and Peas.

Jamaican Oxtail Stew is out-of-this-world delicious Oxtails braised with Butter Beans in a flavourful deep Gravy spiced up with Allspice, Thyme, Curry, Scotch Bonnet pepper, Worcestershire Sauce, and Browning sauce. Its fall-off-the-bone tender.

Authentic Chinese braised Oxtails in Soy Sauce and Spices cooked until theyre tender and extremely flavourful, this Oxtail recipe is as good or much better than any Oxtail Stew youve ever tried!

Alyn Williams serves up a delightful braised Beef Shin recipe, served with Pearl Barley and Pumpkin Seed 'Porridge' for a comforting dish with refined presentation.

This Cut is normally served with heavy, rich flavours, but this recipe sees the Beef braised in Orange and Red Wine Served with Orange & Olive Gremolata, giving a wonderfully aromatic flavour.

Based on the Belgian classic - a rich, comforting dish of slowly braised Beef Shin in an intense, reduced Sauce. Beer brings 'an aromatic depth' to the recipe

Do try this easy Beef Casserole with Herb Dumplings using a variety of ingredients that will cut down your preparation time in the kitchen, but not on flavour.

Beef Bourguignon tastes fantastic when its made in a slow cooker, because of all the extra time allowed for the dish to sit in its own juices allowing the flavour to deepen and the Beef to tenderise.

Recreate your favourite Beef Curry at home using Beef Chuck Steak and classic Asian Spices. This slow cooked Curry is great with Beef Shin too.

A great pub classic recipe with slow cooked boneless Beef Shin, Chestnuts, Onions, Mustard and Stout covered with a layer of Puff Pastry. Delicious!

A tasty and satisfying Beef Stew using Shin, Topside or Braising Steak tested for use in a slow cooker.

This is a wonderful main course recipe for a dinner party - the favours are rich and strong, and the Meat is tender and yielding.

This hearty Stew pairs Beef Shin with Parsnips and Ale. Serve with creamy Mash on the side for a warming Winter Dinner.

Try this classic Beef dish with Mushrooms, Cream, Brandy and Onions. It has been revived by using a Slow Cooker to make life easier.

This hearty casserole uses cubed Shin, Stewing or Braising Beef cooked slowly until tender in a Slow Cooker.

Tender Beef braised slowly in Red Wine and Stock takes a little preparation but is hard to beat.

This Beef Shin and Red Wine Pie is an indulgent, comforting family classic and also easy to make ahead and freeze. Using Beef Shin keeps the cost down as it's a cheaper Cut.

Nothing beats a classic Ossobuco with Gremolata. This Italian Stew can be made with Veal or Beef Shin and frozen in portions for comforting midweek meals. Serve with Risotto, Polenta or mash. Low calorie

Braising Steak is slow to cook but quick to prepare in this rich, traditional dish from The Hairy Bikers - especially when served with Chips to dip into the rich Beef Gravy - whats not to like!

Good Meat, good Beer and good Pastry its clear why this Steak and Ale Pie is a winner.

A rich Beef Stew that gets better the longer it's kept. The pickled Walnuts add a tangy touch. Make up to three days ahead. Freezable

In Portugal this braise would be served with fried Potatoes or Rice, but it goes just as well with a pillow of buttery Mash. Freezable.

Beef and Ale stew is the most traditional of slow-cooked British classics, and is a corker of a one-pot winter warmer.

This comforting Beef casserole is a perfect winter warmer and, although it seems rich, it is actually suitable for a low-calorie diet of 12001500 calories a day

Slow cook Beef with Cinnamon, Saffron, Coriander and Harissa for a deeply fragrant rustic Casserole. Freezable. Healthy

Try these individual Steak and Kidney Pies for a delicious dinner time treat - or perfect for a mid-week dinner for the family.

Steak and Kidney is one of the most wonderful combinations of flavours I know, provided Ox Kidney and no other is used.

Make the most of inexpensive Cuts of Beef for this Steak and Kidney Pie recipe - meltingly tender after long slow cooking.

Rich, sticky and packed with flavour, this is the kind of Beef dish that puts a smile on everyone's face, even on the bleakest winter day. Freezable

This Gluten and Dairy free Casserole is hearty and comforting, packed with chunky Meat and Veg. Simple to prepare, serve up with seasonal Greens Freezable. Healthy.

Got a crowd to feed? Mary's hearty Beef and Ale Stew recipe is perfect and the oven does most of the work for you. For this recipe you will need a deep ovenproof casserole dish with a lid.

Escape to your kitchen this weekend and make this comfort food classic - it's well worth the effort. Freezable

Comforting Beef and Ale Pie recipe where Beef is braised in Bitter and served with a delicious flaky Mushroom Pie topping.

Goulash is a Hungarian dish consisting of Meat and Noodles.This recipe uses Spaghetti instead for an Italian twist

An all-in-one meal thats portable, filling and delicious.

Do try this easy Beef Casserole with Herb Dumplings using a variety of ingredients that will cut down your preparation time in the kitchen, but not on flavour.

Cook Beef Stew in a Slow Cooker for really tender Meat. Add Button Mushrooms or Smoked Paprika for extra flavour - it will be an instant family favourite

This hearty casserole uses cubed Shin, Stewing or Braising Beef cooked slowly until tender in a Slow Cooker.

With fall-apart Beef, Tomatoes and Peppers in a creamy, rich Stew, our Slow Cooker Goulash recipe couldn't be easier or more comforting

We've made this classic Beef dinner even simpler by making it in a slow cooker. Don't skip on slow cooking the Onions at the beginning because this will add a beautiful, caramelised flavour to the dish.

Lusciously tender Steak that simply melts in the mouth. Garnish with the Cream (if used) or Parsley. Serve with seasonal Green Vegetables.

This old-fashioned Dutch Beef and Onion Stew is slowly braised in Butter, Stock and Spices until the Meat actually falls apart into threads and indeed, draadjesvlees means "thready meat". It tastes a lot better than it sounds and is the kind of homely winter food that you prepare on weekends A hearty winter family meal sits well with traditional accompaniments such as Mashed Potato, Green Beans, Red Cabbage, Apple Sauce, or boiled Potatoes rolled in some Butter and finely chopped Parsley.

Make this Beef Curry in a Pressure Cooker for an easy midweek meal. Serve with Rice or Naan Bread to mop up the juices.

Make our easy Beef Curry and serve with a hunk of Naan Bread to mop up the delicious juices. If you prefer it less spicy, simply add less Chilli Powder.

The perfect Asian-inspired pre-dinner nibble, perfect for a Christmas get-together with friends.

This hearty One-Pot dish - from Nigel Slater - boasts melt-in-the-mouth Beef, chunky vegetables and Dumplings to soak up the juices.

Rich and rib-sticking, Antony Worrall Thompsons slow-cooked supper extraordinaire is well worth the wait.

Enjoy the rich taste of tender Beef stewed in Red Wine with a Cheese Scone topping - courtesy of Paul Hollywood.

Lots of Peppers and Paprika make a good bit of Braising Steak into something special. A great foot stomping feast from Hungary to stop you feeling hungry!

A hearty amalgamation of two British classics - Steak and Kidney Pudding and Beef and Oyster Pie. Serve this dish at the centre of a table with your choice of sides - some Mash and Winter Greens would work perfectly.

Debbie Majors Chilli con Carne with Avocado and Chilli Salsa is about depth and flavour as well as heat.

A thick, budget-friendly Chuck Steak makes a tender, delicious family meal. In this oven-baked recipe, the Steak and Vegetables are wrapped in foil to create an entire dinner in one package. With quick preparation, minimal clean-up, and amazing flavour, it's an excellent recipe for weeknights or those times when you want a pot roast but don't want to wait all day for it.

A Beef Casserole recipe you can prepare for a hearty dinner in just 25 minutes. Try this Beef Goulash tonight or even pop all the ingredients in a slow cooker for an even easier meal.

This recipe features slow simmered Chuck Blade Steaks with Onions, Carrots and Lentils lightly flavoured with Cumin.

Serve this Spaghetti with Spinach & Chuck Steak with a glass of Wine and an Arugula Salad. Gluten-free

This hearty Beef Stew cooks low and slow on the stove with Pumpkin (or butternut/acorn squash) added when the Beef is tender. Serve with crusty Bread to soak up every last drop!

Spicy Beef and Cauliflower Rice with Coconut Milk & Fresh Mint