I need some suggestions, please. What is a good cheaper steak to grill for a large group?
I need some suggestions, please. What is a good cheaper steak to grill for a large group?
by okieSuperman
41 Comments
OffshoreBoar
I recommend sirloin!
Neither-Ordy
Flank and make fajitas. You can grill onions, peppers, make some rice, beans, tortillas, salsas.
monkeybids
Flank steak! Grills quickly and easy to slice and portion out.
Responsible_Ebb7108
Get a bunch of ‘don’t give a fuq chuck’ steaks
PeTeRoCK13
London broil is another good recommendation. Marinade it well and slice thin
Plastic_Bullfrog9029
Tri tip will do the trick.
billding1234
I’ve done 2-3 tritips for groups and it’s worked out great. I sous vide them ahead of time and then sear them just before eating so timing and cleanup is a cinch.
GtrplayerII
Bavette or sirloin flap meat. Often sold as Steak Tips in the NE area… Fantastic tender and flavorful cut. Awesome meaty taste. Great for a crowd. Easily my favourite cut of beef. Around me, with a large French population, it is popular so not exactly cheap, but I’ve found it in areas of the US on vaca, to be extremely reasonable in price.
Low-Bad157
Flap or sirloin
WhiskeyCrusher
picanha is usually affordable and pretty awesome grilled
dentttt
Carne asada w/ flank is cheap and a big time crowd pleaser in my family.
shmmmokeddd
Chicken
Funny247365
Skirt steak.
Bearspoole
Chuck steaks are cheap and just about as tender as a ribeye. Seriously slept on.
Or you can buy a bunch of picanha and slice them into steaks. Big fan of those
Intelligent-Eye7794
Top sirloin
DivergenceAtMaximum
Petite sirloin steaks (ball tips) tend to be on the cheaper end and go on sale alot where in from. Chuck and top round (regularly sold as london broil) goes on sale alot also. Last time I checked flank and TOP sirloin are over 10 bucks a pound. But if you find TOP sirloin on sale ask the butcher for a top sirloin cap. Cut into steaks that’s what is called picanha.
DrMantisToboggan670
Depending on size of the group, I grill a whole NY Strip, sear both sizes then turn down to low. About a total of 45min on low should get you to about 120 degrees. Pull and let rest for about 20 min, slice as thin or thick (think prime rib) as your heart desires. A larger strip will feed about 12 adults with a healthy portion
RAV4Stimmy
TriTip…. Used to do them in dozens for Marching Band meals
sandman2986
Sirloin tips from your local wholesale place.
Icy_Custard_8410
Buy a whole NY strip loin
Cut to your own
StressedOut92
Top blade steak
tmoney645
Tri-tip. Per pound it should be much cheaper, and as a bonus, with a normal cook you will have slices that range from medium to rare which usually satisfies everyone’s tastes on cook temp.
LordGordy32
Grab some fresh roadkill, and make a kebab.
DougGlatt17
Flank or skirt for sure
Justin_Sideme
Pork steak, very delicious and very inexpensive
SouthPlattePat
Tri tip, sirloin flap, or flank.
My costco carries all 3
Suspicious_Ride_2181
Chuckeye
rugalmstr
Tri tip, sirloin tip, skirt steak
ArcadeKingpin
Tri tip. Grill them whole and slice after resting. Cook the larger ends to low medium and you’ll have all the temps of steak towards the point. Makes everyone happy
PresentationOk8997
hanger and flat irons hanger is like flank flat iron steaks are nice and uniform easy to grill.
No_Commission7467
Flank or pichana
Independent-Car-7101
Grill some brats , onions, peppers and create a make your own sausage roll station
And some good baguettes
FriendIndependent240
Tri tip
EuronIsMyDad
Tri-tip. It’s delicious and pretty affordable
am0x
O just get some smaller sirloins and marinate them with oj or pineapple juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire, ginger, garlic, and dry mustard.
They tenderize so well because of the juice and the flavor drives everyone nuts. Even the kids and parents (including my wife) that don’t eat steak rave about them and they are still tender and still good if they want theirs medium to well done.
Not my typical method, but it’s cheap and easy.
Both-Suggestion-7030
Hanger steak. Marinade and grill.
905cougarhunter
Sirloin.
Outrageous_Ad4252
For large gatherings I cook London Broil, but two warnings; best to tenderize the meat first (tougher cut of meat), and second, cook with high temp, searing each side but leaving center med rare. It will not take long
41 Comments
I recommend sirloin!
Flank and make fajitas. You can grill onions, peppers, make some rice, beans, tortillas, salsas.
Flank steak! Grills quickly and easy to slice and portion out.
Get a bunch of ‘don’t give a fuq chuck’ steaks
London broil is another good recommendation. Marinade it well and slice thin
Tri tip will do the trick.
I’ve done 2-3 tritips for groups and it’s worked out great. I sous vide them ahead of time and then sear them just before eating so timing and cleanup is a cinch.
Bavette or sirloin flap meat. Often sold as Steak Tips in the NE area… Fantastic tender and flavorful cut. Awesome meaty taste. Great for a crowd. Easily my favourite cut of beef. Around me, with a large French population, it is popular so not exactly cheap, but I’ve found it in areas of the US on vaca, to be extremely reasonable in price.
Flap or sirloin
picanha is usually affordable and pretty awesome grilled
Carne asada w/ flank is cheap and a big time crowd pleaser in my family.
Chicken
Skirt steak.
Chuck steaks are cheap and just about as tender as a ribeye. Seriously slept on.
Or you can buy a bunch of picanha and slice them into steaks. Big fan of those
Top sirloin
Petite sirloin steaks (ball tips) tend to be on the cheaper end and go on sale alot where in from. Chuck and top round (regularly sold as london broil) goes on sale alot also. Last time I checked flank and TOP sirloin are over 10 bucks a pound. But if you find TOP sirloin on sale ask the butcher for a top sirloin cap. Cut into steaks that’s what is called picanha.
Depending on size of the group, I grill a whole NY Strip, sear both sizes then turn down to low. About a total of 45min on low should get you to about 120 degrees. Pull and let rest for about 20 min, slice as thin or thick (think prime rib) as your heart desires. A larger strip will feed about 12 adults with a healthy portion
TriTip…. Used to do them in dozens for Marching Band meals
Sirloin tips from your local wholesale place.
Buy a whole NY strip loin
Cut to your own
Top blade steak
Tri-tip. Per pound it should be much cheaper, and as a bonus, with a normal cook you will have slices that range from medium to rare which usually satisfies everyone’s tastes on cook temp.
Grab some fresh roadkill, and make a kebab.
Flank or skirt for sure
Pork steak, very delicious and very inexpensive
Tri tip, sirloin flap, or flank.
My costco carries all 3
Chuckeye
Tri tip, sirloin tip, skirt steak
Tri tip. Grill them whole and slice after resting. Cook the larger ends to low medium and you’ll have all the temps of steak towards the point. Makes everyone happy
hanger and flat irons hanger is like flank flat iron steaks are nice and uniform easy to grill.
Flank or pichana
Grill some brats , onions, peppers and create a make your own sausage roll station
And some good baguettes
Tri tip
Tri-tip. It’s delicious and pretty affordable
O just get some smaller sirloins and marinate them with oj or pineapple juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire, ginger, garlic, and dry mustard.
They tenderize so well because of the juice and the flavor drives everyone nuts. Even the kids and parents (including my wife) that don’t eat steak rave about them and they are still tender and still good if they want theirs medium to well done.
Not my typical method, but it’s cheap and easy.
Hanger steak. Marinade and grill.
Sirloin.
For large gatherings I cook London Broil, but two warnings; best to tenderize the meat first (tougher cut of meat), and second, cook with high temp, searing each side but leaving center med rare. It will not take long
https://amazingribs.com/tested-recipes/beef-and-bison-recipes/london-broil-done-right/
This one feeds several people with one chunk of meat. It’s off the chain on sourdough bread with thin sliced white onion and horseradish.
Picanha
Tri tip. You may have to ask a butcher. Make his day. He’ll make yours