Underrated Beef Cuts You Shouldn’t Overlook

Everyone knows and loves the “big name” beef cuts like ribeye steaks, filet mignon, New York strips. We’re big fans of those too! But there are a few lesser-known cuts that deserve more time in the spotlight. They’re versatile, flavorful, a great value, and they might just surprise you with how much your family enjoys them.

Here are four of our favorite underrated cuts and how we like to use them:

Sirloin Tip Roast

This cut is criminally underrated. It’s easy to cook in the oven with a good meat thermometer, just roast to your preferred temperature and let it rest. At our house, we like to roast it, let it cool completely, then slice it thin. We even bought a pre-owned slicer on Amazon, and it turns out homemade roast beef is the best lunch meat you can make.

Our favorite use? Warm those thin slices in a skillet with sauce and cheese to make Philly cheesesteaks. Philly cheesesteaks with sirloin tip roast are hard to beat!

Chuck Roast

Chuck roast is famous for pot roast, and rightly so, it’s comfort food at its finest. But one of the most underrated ways to enjoy chuck is on the smoker. Low and slow, then sauced up and cubed into burnt ends, this cut transforms into smoky, tender bites of pure flavor. Pair it with our signature BBQ sauce, and you’ll have folks coming back for seconds.

Beef Tips (aka Steak Tips or Stew Beef)

Most people think of beef tips as a “beef and rice” ingredient, but they’re far more versatile. We love them with egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or even on kabobs. Since our beef tips are cut smaller, you’ll want to keep an eye on them if you skewer them for grilling, but they make a fun and quick summer treat. Don’t be afraid to think beyond stew… this cut can do it all.

Flank Steak

Flank steak often gets overlooked in favor of skirt steak for tacos, but don’t sleep on this one! Flank takes flavor really well, and it’s a fantastic steak to smoke. The best part? You don’t even need a big smoker setup. Since flank soaks up smoke quickly, you can use smoker chips (we like whiskey or wine barrel chips that you can find in our General Store) in Silo Springs Ranch BBQ sauce. All you need is an oven-safe pot for the chips and a BBQ with a lid. That’s the same trick we use for tri-tip, and it works beautifully.

Wrapping It Up

There’s nothing wrong with going for a ribeye or New York Strip, but trying out an underrated cut can add variety to your meals, stretch your dollar a little further, and maybe even become a new family favorite. Next time you stop by the store or farmers market, ask us about one of these cuts. We’ll be glad to help you pick the right one and share more tips on how to cook it.

After all, the best part about beef is how many delicious options there are to enjoy.