Make the most of different cuts of beef and steaks so you get the best out of your purchase. Here are a few tasty recipe ideas and inspiration on how best to cook your beef so that you get the best possible results. These are so good; people might just lick their plates clean!
Cuts of Beef
Fresh Boneless Bottom Sirloin Tri Tip Grilling Steak or Premium Oven Roast
This boneless cut is full of robust flavour and great for grilling, oven roasting, broiling, or smoking. It’s a great choice for those looking for lean cuts. While it is considered both a roast and a steak, it slices like brisket and is incredibly versatile.
Try:
- Grill this Coffee Molasses Tri-Tip recipe for something delicious and different.
- Thinking about grilling in the winter? You sure can! Here’s how to get the most out of your cold-weather grilling.
Boneless Strip Loin Steak
A tender and lean cut, strip steak is a favourite for grilling. Sometimes referred to as a New York or Kansas City strip, they are a popular choice in steakhouses. If you want to experiment with steak beyond the grill, try cooking strip steak in a skillet or broiling it.
Try:
- These tips for the perfect steak every time.
- Grill up these Spiced Strip Loin Steaks for an easy meal.
- Or this Grilled Steak with Kale Caesar Salad for a satisfying dinner.
Flank Steak
The intense beef flavour of flank steak is one of its signature characteristics. Since it is a thinner and coarser cut, slicing against the grain is especially important when preparing. Favourite flank recipes usually include marinating and grilling it or slicing it thin and stir-frying.
Try:
- This Herb-Marinated Flank Steak recipe.
- Grilling this Flank Steak & Shrimp with Lemony Greens recipe.
- A new take on Taco Tuesdays with this Spicy Steak Tacos recipe.
Tenderloin Roast
If you’re looking for simplicity and variety in your meals, this is going to be a favourite! Tenderloin roast is tender, juicy and flavourful and although it is delicious cooked many ways, it’s thoroughly enjoyable with nothing more than a bit of salt and pepper. Enjoy it grilled, oven-roasted, broiled, or just about any way you like to prepare beef.
Try:
- This Roast Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce recipe.
- Spice things up with this Mustard-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Glaze recipe.
- Or take your palate to North Africa with this Harissa Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce recipe.
Top Round Steak
When you just need a reliable option for an easy weekday meal, this thick and versatile cut is a great choice. Broiling or slow cooking will bring out its best qualities, but it’s also great when prepared on the grill or in a skillet. As cuts from this part of the animal are used for movement, they are among extra-lean cut; but don’t let the lack of fat fool you – this is a very flavourful piece of beef.
Try:
- Firing up the grill for that top round steak? Add asparagus to the shopping list and enjoy an easy, delicious serving of greens. Simply toss the asparagus with olive oil, then arrange it on the grill around your marinated steak. Grill the asparagus for 6-10 minutes, turning occasionally, or until crisp-tender. Immediately sprinkle with Parmesan and serve with prepared steak.
- BBQing in the winter? Yes, you can! Here’s how and a recipe for Mini Grilled Steak Fajitas with Brussels Sprouts Slaw to get you started.
Sirloin Tip Side Roast
This versatile cut is also among the most budget-friendly of lean beef cuts, offering a lot of flavour and flexibility to your menu for less cost. Braising or stewing sirloin tip will enhance the tenderness, and as long as it is not overcooked, you can expect a juicy, flavourful experience.
Try:
- This oven-roasted Slow-Braised Tuscan Sirloin Roast recipe for a taste of Northern Italy.
- A new twist on a roast with this Smoked Paprika Sirloin Roast with Salsa Verde recipe.
- Company coming over? This Roast Sirloin with Grainy Mustard and Herbes de Provence recipe- it’s sure to impress.
Chuck Tender Roast
Another lean choice, chuck tender roast is one of the cuts from the shoulder area, which are known for their rich, beefy flavour. Slow cooking or roasting in a pot are the best choices for this cut, which will allow it to tenderize. It’s also a great choice when cut into cubes for a slow-cooked beef stew.
Try:
- A fully cooked beef pot roast (or cooked cubed steak) in the summer to keep hot weather cooking easy by combining either cubed meat option in a large bowl with oil and your favourite all-purpose seasoning. Toss to coat. Prepare a 12″ x 12″ square of heavy-duty aluminum foil and place a layer of beef and vegetable mixture in center of the foil. Fold right and left edges in and roll together to close. Fold top and bottom edges in and roll to close. Continue filling packets according to the quantity of beef and vegetables prepared. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes until vegetables are tender. Place on plates and enjoy!
- Slow cook this Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast recipe – set it and forget it until dinner!
- Roast this Beef Roast with Vegetable Ragu recipe for a tasty dinner.
Top Sirloin Filet
Top sirloin is a popular choice with beef lovers, known for its versatility and robust beefy flavour. It’s a favourite for grilling, with a lean consistency that does very well in marinades and sauces. And with the budget-friendly cost of this cut, you can make it a frequent addition to your menu.
Try:
- Turn a Kale Caesar into a protein powerhouse! Grill a skewer of cubed top sirloin beef with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and onion chunks marinated in your favourite grilling sauce and top each salad with a finished skewer.
- Marinade this Rosemary-Garlic Grilled Steak recipe.
- Skewer these Chimichurri Beef Skewers for a taste of South America.
Lean Ground Beef
There’s no more versatile and flexible choice than ground beef! It’s an easy pick for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or any fun occasion, and lets you get as creative as you want to in the kitchen or on the grill.
Try:
- You don’t need advanced cooking skills to get dinner on the table – just a skillet! Chop a selection of your favourite vegetables, then heat olive or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften. Move vegetables to one side of the skillet and add ground beef, with a sprinkle of sea salt and ground ginger. Cover with lid and brown the beef thoroughly. Remove lid and continue cooking and stirring until much of the liquid has evaporated. Season to taste and serve over rice, noodles or as is!
- Whip up your scratch-made burgers with this Handmade Beef Burger recipe.
- Cozy up to a warming, no-food waste bowl of Kitchen Sink Hamburger Soup – it’s a tasty take on a classic.
- Or try these Spicy Chipotle Beef Enchiladas for something different tonight!
