Who says you can’t have your steak and eat it, too, even when you’re on a budget? We’ve assembled an array of recipes for your 4th of July cookout featuring underappreciated cuts of beef transformed into drool-worthy dishes through the magic of the grill. Dive in and discover the rich flavors that budget beef cuts can offer when prepared with a dash of creativity and a sprinkling of love.
Grilled Flank Steak
If you’re ready to fire up the grill and elevate your carnivorous cravings beyond basic steak recipes, this mouth-watering Grilled Flank Steak recipe will do the trick!
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Grilled Top Sirloin Steaks
Fire up that grill because it’s steak night! With a kiss of flame and a bit of smoke from the fire, Grilled Top Sirloin Steaks are every bit as delicious as filet mignon but are a fraction of the cost!
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Grilled Roast Beef
The round roast is an iconic supper roast with an affordable price tag and a very lean cut. It has roots in oven cooking, but by giving it a thick garlic and herb crust and grilling it over charcoal with a hint of smoke the flavors become deep and rich with sublime slices of medium-rare beef made for slicing, sandwiches, wraps, and more.
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Flank Steak Marinade
We have yet to meet a taco we didn’t love. But the key to the best flank steak tacos is the marinade and then a hot grill for great flavor. Pair with grilled onions and peppers in soft tortillas to take Taco Tuesday—or any day, up a notch!
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Grilled Steak Tacos
These Quick and Easy Steak Tacos are the perfect hearty and filling street-style tacos. Made with a simple marinade, tender yet crispy bite-sized pieces of beef, toasted corn tortillas, and your favorite taco toppings.
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Bavette Steak Tacos
Bavette Steaks are the cut of beef butchers don’t want you to know about. Why? Because they’re delicious! And in this easy Bavette Steak Taco recipe, the grilled meat is juicy, tender, and oh-so good!
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Flank Steak Tacos
We have yet to meet a taco we didn’t love. But the key to the best flank steak tacos is the marinade and then a hot grill for great flavor. Pair with grilled onions and peppers in soft tortillas to take Taco Tuesday—or any day, up a notch!
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Steak and Potato Foil Packs
This is one of those crafty little foil packs that you toss right onto the fire while camping. Loaded with yellow potatoes, onions, mushrooms, and of course, garlicky buttery beef, it’s a classic steak and potatoes combo that everyone loves!
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Flank Steak Salad
Grilled Coffee Crusted Flank Steak Salad the perfect grilled salad for summertime. With fresh seasonal produce right from the farm stand, this meal comes together in under 30 minutes and will make both your inner grilling enthusiast and health nut happy.
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Grilled Flat Iron Steak
If you are looking for a classic steakhouse meal with a healthy homemade recipe, this Grilled Flat Iron Steak is for you. A flat iron cut packs a punch when it comes to flavor and simplicity.
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Flank Steak Pinwheels
Looking for a fun spin on steak appetizers? Try these bite-size Grilled Flank Steak Pinwheel for your next party with a variety of dipping options. They are a hit every time!
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Grilled Bavette Steak Salad
Perfect for a quick night when you don’t want to forfeit flavor for healthy. This Rustic Grilled Bavette Steak Salad recipe is a stunner and one for your little black book of recipes.
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Grilled Bavette Steak
Perfectly grilled with a hint of smoke and a touch of char, a Grilled Bavette Steak is a meat lover’s dream. This fabulous cut is perfect for the grill, producing a tender, beefy, and juicy steak that pairs deliciously with so many different sides.
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Flank Steak Fajitas
These beer marinated steak fajitas are perfect for an evening where you want to turn up the heat a bit. Flank or skirt steak are perfect for this fast grilling recipe!
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Carne Asada Nachos
Perfect for the campfire, these loaded nachos are layered with all the fixings; freshly grilled carne asada smothered in cheese, and cooked in an aluminum foil pack right on the coals before being pulled high with your favorite toppings. Which also means, clean-up is a breeze.
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Grilled Korean Short Ribs
Sink your teeth into these meaty little bites. Umami dusted char-grilled Korean short ribs paired with roasted poblanos, blistered tomatoes, and of course, a fried egg makes for a savory recipe you won’t want to stop eating!
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Ranchera Meat
Ranchera meat, or flap steak, is the most common cut of beef used for carne asada. It lends itself well to marinating, then grilling over high heat. This recipe will teach you how to create a flavorful carne asada using ranchera meat!
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Smoked Beef Back Ribs
Smoked beef back ribs are a great alternative to the more expensive short ribs and they’re still packed with rich beefy flavor.
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Flank Steak Marinade – 3 Ways!
Pick one of three ways to marinate one of the best budget-friendly cuts of beef – flank steak. It takes only 10 minutes of prep time, followed by resting in the refrigerator, then grilling to tender perfection just in time for an easy dinner.
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