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Everything changes when you have a smoker! From beef roasts and ribs to steak and burgers, these are the most delicious Smoked Beef Recipes - all in one place! Take a tour of all the amazing ways to make dinner with a beef smoker!
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Smoking Beef
Getting a smoker changed my beef game forever. If you know me, you know I'm a huge fan of beef! I've spent my whole life cooking it up in every way imaginable, so it was only a matter of time before I gave smoking it a try.
That first bite of smoked roast changed how I thought about cooking beef. With practically no effort at all, smoking beef roast is easy and makes some of the most flavorful, juicy beef I've ever tasted. After that, I started smoking everything!
And as it turns out, you really can smoke anything. From smoked beef ribs to smoked chuck roast, even the most challenging cuts of meat are easy in the smoker. So don't be afraid to try smoking a rump roast or making the best smoked burgers you've ever tasted: with my pellet smoker recipes, it's all a breeze!
Smoker Recipes
There's truly nothing like smoked beef! These are the best smoker recipes I've ever come up with after trying more smoked brisket beef recipes than I can count and trying endless other smoked beef recipes. Trust me: these are the best ones yet!
Smoked Short Ribs
Everyone loves ribs, but you've never had them like this before! Smoked short ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and juicier than you'd ever believe! Trust me, when the thermometer slides through the meet like soft butter, you know it's going to be good. Scroll to the recipe card below for my smoked ribs recipe.
Smoked Steak
Steak can be a hard cut of meat to cook right, and there's nothing more disappointing than an overcooked steak. That's why the smoker is such a perfect choice! Smoking steak cooks it nice and slow, melting the fat and leaving the meat pink and perfectly tender.
Smoker Recipe Tips
- Pellet smokers like this Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker are perfect for smoked beef recipes.
- The most important part of smoking meat is making sure it comes to the right temperature without going too high over, or else it can risk getting tough. Refer to my Beef Temperature Chart for all the details on cooking temperatures and doneness!
- These recipes all come with fantastic rubs and seasonings included, but feel free to swap them out for your favorite! Or, check out my list below for a couple of my best beef rubs, and choose the one that sounds the best to you.
- Most smoked beef recipes are pretty lengthy, and take a long time to cook. Plan accordingly and start them cooking bright and early so they're done by dinner! These are the perfect recipes for dinner parties so you don't need to touch the stove.
- Most pellets will work out great for smoking beef, but I've included my favorites in each recipe, too!
Smoked Beef FAQs
The great thing about smoking beef is that nearly every cut will turn out amazing smoked! I tend to prefer smoking larger, tougher pieces of meat like shoulder, as the low-and-slow method of cooking renders the fat and connective tissue soft and tender.
The best way to smoke beef is to do so over low heat and cook it for a long time! Typically, smoked beef recipes take no less than 4-5 hours, and this is for a reason: this low-and-slow cooking method renders the fat and tissues butter soft and unbelievably tender.
Fall-apart meat means it has been cooked for long enough that the connective tissue binding the fibers together begins to soften and melt. To get beef that tender, smoke the beef for a very long time at low temperatures- no less than 4-5 hours for a cut with low amounts of marbling.
All beef cuts are easy to smoke with the right instructions! Each of the recipes here is foolproof and beginner friendly. However, it may be a good idea to start with a cheaper cut of beef, just in case. I suggest a tri-tip!
See What to Serve with Steak for side dish ideas!
Rubs for Beef
Leftover Beef Recipes
The great thing about the smoker is how much beef it can cook at once! Save those leftovers, and use them in some of my delicious leftover beef recipes- already compiled into easy lists. Don't be afraid to mix and match the cut of beef, it'll all be good!
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Smoked Beef Recipes (Smoked Short Ribs)
Equipment
- Smoker
- Spray bottle
Ingredients
- 4 Beef short ribs
- 2 Tablespoons Paprika
- 1 Tablespoon Coarse salt
- 1 Tablespoon Black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic powder
- Apple cider vinegar
See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!
Instructions
- Sprinkle short ribs with coarse salt and place, uncovered, in the fridge, letting it rest 6 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your smoker to 285° F. Add the remaining seasonings in a small bowl and mix well.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the ribs and thoroughly cover them, patting them down well.
- Place on the smoker and cook for 4 hours, or until the ribs are tender. Spritz the ribs once every hour with the apple cider vinegar. When the meat is ready, it will literally feel like you are putting the meat probe through soft butter.
- Remove from the smoker and let them rest for about 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- The most important part of smoking meat is making sure it comes to the right temperature without going too high over, or else it can risk getting tough. Refer to my Beef Temperature Chart for all the details on cooking temperatures and doneness!
- These recipes all come with fantastic rubs and seasonings included, but feel free to swap them out for your favorite! Or, check out my list below for a couple of my best beef rubs, and choose the one that sounds the best to you.
- Most smoked beef recipes are pretty lengthy, and take a long time to cook. Plan accordingly and start them cooking bright and early so they're done by dinner! These are the perfect recipes for dinner parties so you don't need to touch the stove.
- Most pellets will work out great for smoking beef, but I've included my favorites in each recipe, too!
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