Thrifty Beef Joints Recipes

Traditionally the only preparation for Picanha in Brazil is the use of Rock salt, but this recipe also adds some brown herb butter.

A super easy recipe from Jamie Oliver - served with peeled Squash cut into large cubes, drizzled with oil - and finally scattered over unpeeled Garlic

Skewered Picanha best served and eaten for very laid-back, informal and slower paced meals

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

A stunning roast Beef Picanha with some subtly spiced Quince for a brilliant roast dinner. Picanha makes a fantastic roasting Cut, as it's cooked to perfection in under an hour.

A stunning glazed Picanha Steak recipe, with rich, umami flavours of Beer, Barley and Malt. The Beef is served with Salsa Verde and Baby Leeks balancing the rich, beefy flavours in the dish. .

Check out this epic Beef recipe with punchy Cajun spices and a fresh Bean Salad. It's a pointed cut, so is great for serving a crowd as you'll get well done to rare from the same piece of Beef .

Specially developed by world champion and barbecue guru Jord Althuizen. Based on the Brazilian Picanha and flavoured with the Rub Texan, served with a Corn Salsa.

This barbecued Beef Rump Cap recipe is a summery delight, served with Broad Beans and Peas la Fran-aise, pickled Shimeji Mushrooms and some charred Baby Gem Lettuce to complete the dish.

The title says it all - Brazil's revered Steak - cooked to perfection. The colour is quite amazing - you've got the crimson claret of the meat matched with the rendered golden fat.

These Beef Mini Roasts are roasted in the oven with Paprika, Honey and roasted Summer Vegetables in half an hour and are perfect for alfresco dining.  

Traditionally, Picanha is grilled on long skewers, but for the home cook, it will be a lot easier to cut the Steak into portions for smaller skewers. Don't skip resting the Steak for the juiciest results. 

These individual Picanha Beef Mini Roast portions have a superb flavour from the Japanese Miso glaze made with Red Miso Paste, Japanese Rice Wine or Mirin and Honey. Ready in 40 minutes.

There are some classic dishes that you must have prepared on your Big Green Egg. One of those is roasted Beef Rump, or Picanha. It is not difficult to prepare and therefore suitable for the beginner as well as the advanced EGG fan. You first cook the Meat slowly on your Kamado and then briefly grill it. The layer of fat gives the Rump a lot of extra flavour. Therefore, definitely do not cut if off before cooking! When will you put this bold piece of Meat on the menu?

Picanha is an extremely tender and juicy Cut of Beef made popular by Brazilian Steakhouses. Also referred to as Coulotte Steak, Picanha Steak is grilled low and slow and topped with a flavourful Cilantro Chimichurri.

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

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. 

Sticky, tender Beef Ribs - also known as Jacobs Ladder - with a subtle oak-smoked flavour are sure to be a hit at your next barbecue. Freezable.

Spare Ribs are great when slow-cooked in a sweet Barbecue Sauce, with a hint of Bourbon and Chipotle - serve with contrasting chunky relish

A spicy, authentic Thai Green Curry for your slow cooker that's ideal for taking the last-minute stress out of entertaining

Barbecued Beef Short Ribs infused with Asian flavours of Yellow Bean, Soy and Chilli. The Ribs benefit from long, slow cooking before charring on the BBQ for that beautiful smoky flavour.

Marinate Beef Short Ribs in wine with aromatics the night before you want to serve this dish. It exudes the richness of northern Italian cuisine

This incredible spiced Short Rib recipe is slow-cooked for perfectly tender results, served on a bed of rich Sweet Potato Dhal with a cooling Cucumber Raita.

Short Ribs are going through a real renaissance, and they are great slow cooked in Red Wine to produce fabulous, fall-of-the-bone, luscious Beef. 

Make the Spice mix and barbecue Sauce ahead of time, and this recipe will be easy to prepare on the day.

An incredible recipe, borrowing all the flavours of this Mexican Stew for a special dinner party - or just as a family indulgence. Serve with  Marjoram Black Beans, fresh Lime and Coriander.

This is an easy way to make Korean BBQ either on an outdoor or indoor grill.

A Thai-style beef recipe that's made in a pressure cooker - the meat becomes melt-in-the-mouth in its rich sauce. .

This delicious stew requires long, slow cooking until the meat falls away from the bone. Seasoned with Smoked Paprika and served with Cornbread. 

A delicious warming slow cooked dish  The meat is combined with Mustard, Smoked Paprika, vegetables, Tomatoes and Stock. Great for the cold evenings.

Oven cooked. Sticky and delicious, these tender Beef Short Ribs are well worth the wait.

Jacob's Ladder of Beef is a magnificent cut - much meatier than Pork Ribs - that deserves the star treatment. This lavish recipe certainly gives it that, pairing the meat with a Carrot and Mustard Purée 

Korean BBQ  Short Ribs are specially cut Flanken style - across the Ribs - and marinated in spicy Umami, cooked at the table and devoured with Banchan (many small side dishes) and cooked Rice. 

Korean-style Beef Short Ribs are sweet, sticky and totally irresistible. Marinating before cooking makes the meat so tender and infuses it with so much flavour. Serve with a homemade Slaw

Beef Short Ribs are the absolute best Cut of Beef for slow cooking! The most tender and succulent fall apart Beef you will ever have. Cooked long and slow in a rich Red Wine Sauce

Few things feel as special - and as satisfying - as a well-cooked Beef Short Rib. This is fall-off-the-bone tender and insanely flavourful

Julia Busuttil Nishimuras flavourful slow-cooked Beef Short Ribs, braised for hours in Sake and Soy Sauce, are an easy, comforting recipe perfect for weekends.Julia says: Secondary Cuts of Meat such as ribs are not only more affordable, but they have so much flavour. They usually take longer to cook and often require a little more care than a prime cut, but its so worth it.

This recipe comes from Tacos Padre, a stall at London's Borough Market. It takes a little effort and time to make, but it's so worth it for those meltingly tender Beef Short Ribs

For a finger lickin' meal you can't beat these sticky, Texan-style BBQ Beef Short Ribs. Can be cooked in the oven - or on the BBQ

These sweet and sticky slow-cooked Short Ribs use my fail-proof method for fall-apart Meat thats packed full of flavour!

Fall off the Bone Slow Cooker Short Ribs is a perfect hearty, satisfying, and savoury dinner. Full of flavour and fork tender succulent Beef, it's a meal worth coming home to.

 Silverside and Topside are cheaper and leaner Cuts of meat, well-suited to slow-cooking. The stock and juices make a great sauce when combined with caramelised Onions.

Rare roast Topside is the ultimate centrepiece - make it extra special with Marmite and Sweet Onion Gravy.

Tender, lean Topside of Beef, marinated and cooked slowly in Red wine with herbs and vegetables.

Seasoning the outside of the Beef generously with freshly ground Black Pepper then searing it in a super-hot pan will give you a bark-like, gnarly coating that everyone will go mad for. Dairy Free

Cooked on lovely Seasonal Veggies - a simple way to roast Topside of Beef to ensure it's super succulent, every time. Dairy free, Gluten free

One of the ultimate comfort food dishes for winter. Serve with some creamy Mash and a glass of Red.

Roast Beef is always an impressive dish to bring to the table - make it extra special with this great recipe.

The simple addition of a homemade devilled marinade turns this roast Topside, Rolled Rib or Rolled Sirloin joint into something special

A delicious warming soup using cooked Roast Beef. A great leftover roast dish flavoured with Curry Powder, Pumpkin, Carrots, Onions, Celery and Beef Stock.

Ideal celebratory or weekend roast. Topside or Silverside joint wrapped in Mustard, Cream Cheese and Parma Ham - Lush!

This Topside or Sirloin Beef joint is seasoned with Chinese Five Spice powder and brushed with a citrus glaze  for an oriental style twist to your roast

An elegant spring or summer twist to the traditional Sunday roast. Marinated in Rose Wine and Herbs and served with roasted Garlic and Red Onions for a special family lunch.

Use a Slow Cooker to make this Beef Topside for Sunday lunch - the whole family will love it. Slow cooking makes the Meat so tender and gives it a real depth of flavour

A tasty Topside roasting joint with a delicious crust made with crushed Fennel Seeds, Garlic Cloves, dried Chilli Flakes and Olive Oil. Perfect for all festive occasions or just for a treat!

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

Make this affordable roast dinner with a Topside of Beef. Coat the Beef in a wonderful rub, made simply with just three ingredients: Mustard, Sugar and Sea Salt.

Air fryer Roast Beef is simple and very quick to cook, but also tender and flavoursome. This recipe uses Rosemary, Thyme, Salt, and a little Olive Oil, for perfect classic Roast Beef.

Gordon Ramsay revives a British stalwart, Boiled Beef and Dumplings, with a few modern twists

An unctuous Suet Pie, filled with braised Silverside and a BBQ Sauce for a great alternative Sunday roast.  Cook in a conventional oven or sous vide

Nisha Thomas shares a family heirloom recipe for Beef slow roasted with Indian spices in a thick Pink Onion gravy sauce

This is the ultimate cold-weather comforter that will stick to your ribs after a hearty wintry walk.

A real winter warmer. Garnish with Parsley and serve with Cauliflower Cheese.

A great slow cook autumnal recipe using Brisket or Silverside joints - that is cooked with Onions, Garlic, Parsnips, Star Anise Spices, Stock and seasonal Plums or Damsons. 

While Bacon had always been more popular due to its lower cost, there has always existed a tradition of salting Beef to preserve it. This is a wonderful dinner to feed a crowd.

Warming Pot Roast with Silverside or Brisket joint slowly cooked with Ale and Barbecue Sauce for a tangy twist. Works in slow cooker.

This braised Brisket or Silverside joint is quick to prepare but requires long slow cooking in Madeira and Stock and becomes tender and delicious, drizzled with Truffle Oil for added flavour. 

A boneless Beef Brisket joint cooked low and slow with a selection of Vegetables and Beans.

A traditional braised beef stew with thick, rich gravy an ideal recipe for cheap cuts, as slow-cooking guarantees a tender dish

A Beef Silverside or topside joint coated with Dried Marjoram and Crushed Caraway Seeds, roasted and served with a refreshing mixed Rice Salad.

Taking the time to marinate this Beef Topside or Silverside joint in Orange, Mustard and Madeira is worth the effort for the wonderful flavours.

Take your Barbecue beyond the Burger with this brilliant Beef Brisket - Thrifty too!

One pot comfort food, ideal served with Mash to soak up the Gravy

Slow cooking Beef Shin or Brisket in Asian aromatic spices gives a melt-in-the-mouth main course that's delicious

Bake Beef Brisket until meltingly tender in a sweet, smoky Sauce, with a gentle Chilli kick - serve in warm Wraps or on Baked Potatoes

A traditional braised Beef Stew with thick, rich gravy - an ideal recipe for a Thrifty Cut as slow-cooking guarantees a tender dish.

Get this Beef Brisket in the slow cooker first thing in the morning so that by the evening your Sunday dinner is an absolute breeze. Perfect for busy family weekends. Easily halved

Perfectly tender Beef Brisket with vibrant, buttery Vegetables and a salty Oyster Emulsion in this stunning dish. Requires forward planning as the Brisket is first brined for a week 

Cooked very slowly in a low oven with Tomatoes, Barbecue Sauce, Honey, Worcestershire Sauce, Stock and Smoked Paprika.  The tender meat is 'pulled', before it is shredded to serve. 

Beef Brisket can be a tough joint, but this recipe guarantees fall-apart-tender Meat with a Mexican flavour that will make your taste buds sit up and take notice.

This Stew is a version of the Greek favourite Stifado. Normally the Greeks use Diced Beef for Stifado, but whole Briskets seem to work well, too. Brisket is one of the cheapest Cuts you can buy, but this recipe transforms it into something very special! Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free.

A spicy, authentic Thai Green Curry for your slow cooker that's ideal for taking the last-minute stress out of entertaining

You can leave this Barbacoa Beef in the Slow Cooker during the day if you're entertaining. Serve in Lettuce Cups, Tacos, or over Rice with Vegetables

Beef Brisket is a Cut that requires low, slow cooking. Pop it in the slow cooker with some smoky Spices and a tangy Barbecue Sauce concoction and soon youll be tucking into slabs of melt-in-the-mouth Meat

You can leave this barbacoa beef in the slow cooker during the day if you're entertaining. Serve in lettuce cups, tacos, or over rice with vegetables

Prepare a memorable dinner with this incredibly simple, make-ahead Beef Brisket recipe. Its a fool proof crowd-pleaser, complete with a French Onion soup-like Gravy. 

Learn how to slow-cook a whole Beef Brisket in the oven with a delicious, caramelised Balsamic and Worcestershire reduction, Onions and Garlic. This oven-cooked Brisket is braised in the broth that is then caramelised and the Meat is browned during the roasting process, resulting in the most succulent Meat full of flavour.

Using Guinness Stout instead of water dramatically increases the flavour of the   dark, rich, complex sauce. Cooking low and slow guarantees moist, flavour packed, incredibly tender Salt Beef

A Relish inspired by the fiery Jewish condiment Chrain, perfect served with salted Meats, and sparingly with smoked Fish

This traditional Jewish dish is packed full of flavour, not simply Salt

Enjoy Salt Beef in a Broth with Turnips, Carrots, Potatoes and Radishes. A hearty meal for a get-together and with baby Veg, the perfect summer one-pot

Using your Salt Beef leftovers - an indulgent solo supper of a layered sandwich with sliced Beef, creamy dressing and homemade Chips

This tasty Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup is an excellent way to use leftover Corned Beef. Serve this Soup with a Salad and hot buttered Biscuits or Dinner Rolls for a delicious meal.

This Reuben Casserole is another great way to enjoy leftover Corned Beef. Serve this tasty and hearty casserole with a fresh Salad or sliced Tomatoes. Made from all Reuben Sandwich ingredients 

Youll want to fire up the grill after reading this recipe; Stout-glazed Salt Beef with a Chimichurri Sauce is the barbecue dream. If youve got any Leftovers, theyd be great served on New York Downtown Eggs (instead of the Pastrami).

British chef Russell Norman has a longstanding affair with the cuisine of New York City. The classic Salt Beef Sandwich, of course, consists of salted Brisket cut thick, served between two slices of Rye Bread with Pickle and Mustard. Like all classics, you dont mess with the formula. At Spuntino, we simply put it in a Slider Bun.

Preheating the Kraut and Corned Beef ensures that the Cheese melts quickly upon assembly. Toasting the Rye on one side yields a crisp outer texture but leaves the interior tender for maximum fusion with the Cheese.

Tasty Corned Beef with Cheese, Pickles, and a light kick from spicy Mayo - this hearty Sandwich is a great way to use leftover Corned Beef.

Take your Corned Beef and Cabbage to a whole new level by swapping the traditional boiling method for oven roasting - its a total game changer!

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

If you've never tried Oxtails, give them a go, they're cheap and very tasty. Braised meat tastes even better eaten the next day once the flavours have steeped overnight - especially with the Rioja!

Deliciously rich Oxtail Stew recipe, with Oxtails braised in Red Wine and stock, with Onions, Parsnips, and Carrots.

 Slow-cooked Oxtail is soft, melting meat and teamed with this rich red wine sauce it's perfect for parties. Freezable. Easily halved.

Prime Fillet of Beef paired with Braised Oxtail and a Madeira sauce made with Veal glace. The addition of Morels makes this a great dish for early spring.

 Nigel Mendham brings together four different types of Artichoke in this elegant Beef recipe. Tender Beef Fillet and rich, slowly braised Oxtail complete the dish, with a little luxurious Truffle 

For a Casserole recipe that will warm you up and leave you feeling satisfied, give this slow cooked Oxtail a go. Its rich and full of flavour, but does take a little while to cook so plan ahead.

Dark, sticky, and super-tasty. Let the oven do the hard work - this rich, oozy Oxtail Stew is well worth the wait.

For a uniquely fusion take on comfort food, try this warming Oxtail Stew. The Beef is marinated in a heady mix of Jerk flavours, including Scotch Bonnet Chillies, Allspice, Ginger & Sugar

An Oxtail Stew recipe makes a wintery dish that will fill the kitchen with incredible aromas as it cooks. Use the long cooking time wisely to make some fluffy Mash to serve alongside.

Oxtail Soup is the perfect winter warmer. Invest in the cooking time and youll be rewarded with a lovely rich Soup that really makes the most of this Thrifty Cut of meat. Serves 4.

If you've never had Jamaican Oxtail Stew, you're in for a major treat. It's rich, super flavourful, with fall-off-the-bone-tender Meat and creamy Butter Beans. 

Jamaican Oxtail is classic recipe in many Jamaican households. It's made by seasoning and marinating Oxtails in an array of Jamaican Herbs and Spices, then slow cooked down until fall of the bone tender. Served with Butterbeans and a delicious Oxtail Gravy. Caribbean flavours that'll dance around in your mouth. This Oxtail Stew is packing some heat - the addition of Scotch Bonnets sends this stew into spicy overdrive. Fresh Ginger Root also gives it a totally unique taste.  If you like your stews rich, spicy and colourful, this is the one for you. Recipe includes Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Oven and Stovetop instructions.

One of Spains most delicious dishes - and thats saying something! - Rabo de Toro is a melt-in-your-mouth stew that will send your taste buds into overdrive! The Red Wine, Sherry and Vegetables create a decadent Gravy. Gluten-free

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!