Cheap Meat' title='Cheap Meat' />Cheap pork is here for American football fans firing up the grill for tailgate parties. Easy Ways to Make Cheap Cuts of Meat Taste Expensive. Wise Bread Picks. As one of the big ticket items on your grocery list, meat can eat up a big portion of your budget if youre not careful. While many of us would love to dine on filet mignon and prime rib regularly, reality requires us to be a little more frugal with our protein. Fortunately many less expensive cuts of meat can taste deliciously gourmet if prepared in the right way. Cook Your Meat in a Beer Cooler The Worlds Best and Cheapest Sous Vide Hack. Pork is the most widely eaten meat in the world, accounting for about 38 of meat production worldwide. Consumption varies widely from place to place. Dont use jaccard blade tenderizers on food that will not be cooked beyond 160F. These nifty devices are designed to tenderize meat by slicing through tough fibers. Read on to find out how to cook these wallet friendly cuts. See also Cheap Ways to Add Big FlavorBeef Chuck. Beef chuck is an economical cut that comes from the shoulder of the steer. It can be cut into chunks for stew, ground into ground beef, or braised whole. Beef chuck is the perfect stew meat it is full of connective tissue that softens and makes the meat tender and flavorful. The key with this tough cut is to cook it slowly. Boeuf Bourguignon. One of my favorite gourmet ways to prepare beef chuck is to make Julia Childs famous Boeuf Bourguignon, a slowly cooked, hearty stew that is perfect for a company dinner. Beef Stroganoff. Beef stroganoff is a Russian stew with sour cream and fresh herbs that make it creamy and a perfect topping for buttery egg noodles. Try switching the parsley in this recipe with fresh dill its addictive Beef Chuck Pot Roast. Pot roast is a traditional one pot meal that works just as well for a family dinner as for a dinner party. And with the affordable prices of a beef chuck roast, you could potentially have one every Sunday. Country Meat Market has been in business for over 28 years providing only the best choice and prime meat. See also A Week of Lunches From One Pot Roast4. Shredded BBQ Beef. If you love smoked BBQ brisket, but dont want to bother with slow smoking, try using beef chuck in a braise instead in this BBQ beef recipe. Braising means you can easily cook the beef on the stovetop. Just shred and serve on a soft bun. Beef Shanks. Cross cut beef shanks come from the leg of the steer. They are one of the most overlooked cuts of meat, and as a result tend to be very budget friendly, even the grass fed organic versions The inclusion of bone and marrow makes for an intensely rich stew, as well as lots of healthy nutrients. See also You Need More of These Nutrients5. Osso Buco. Osso buco, an Italian stew, is typically made with veal shanks, which tend to be expensive. But you can make osso buco with inexpensive beef shanks for a fraction of the price although the flavor of the beef wont be as delicate as the veal, your wallet will appreciate the difference Beef Shanks Braised in Red Wine. This budget friendly recipe for beef shanks slowly braised in red wine Two Buck Chuck does the trick makes meltingly tender chunks of flavorful beef, and its easy to cook in the slow cooker. After the beef is cooked, the braising liquid is reduced to make a silky sauce. Serve it over polenta for a cultured company meal. Beef Shanks and Cabbage Stew. This slow cooker recipe for beef shanks with cabbage is one of my favorite easy one pot meals. Hint After youve finished eating the stew, save any leftover braising liquid and freeze it in an ice cube tray. Throw the intensely flavorful stock cubes into stir fries, chili, or anything that needs a shot of beefy flavor. See also Surprising Foods You Can FreezeSkirt Steak. Skirt steak is one of the more commonly found affordable steaks at the supermarket and is often sliced thinly for fajitas or stir fries. You can of course use it as such use high heat and dont overcook it, but blast it briefly on high heat on the grill, and youve got a flavorful steak thats much more affordable than rib eye or filet. Grilled Skirt Steak With Chimichurri. Because skirt steak is so thin, cook it for only a couple minutes on each side to avoid overcooking. This Argentine style skirt steak is served with aromatic chimichurri sauce. Soy Marinated Skirt Steak. Skirt steak also takes well to marinating in a soy based sauce let it sit for several hours to allow the flavors to penetrate. Then grill it over high heat. Hanger Steak. Craving steak on a budgetHanger steak is popular in French cuisine but is much more affordable than better known steaks like tenderloin or ribeye. Its a large piece of steak that can be tough if overcooked and is best seared or broiled to medium rare. Be sure to slice it thinly against the grain. Unfortunately, hanger steak can be hard to find there are only two steaks per animal so if you find a store that stocks it, grab it when you can. Garlic and Herb Marinated Hanger Steak. According to J. Kenji Lopez Alt of Serious Eats, hanger steaks loose texture makes it perfect for marinating. Here, he marinates the steak for at least two hours in a flavorful mix of garlic and herbs before searing it on the grill. See also Cheap and Delicious Marinades1. Beer Marinated Hanger Steak. I love the flavor of a beer marinated steak, and with a full day of marinating, this hanger steak is sure to soak up the flavor. Pork Belly Carnitas. Rump Roast. Rump roast or its cousins top round, bottom round, and eye of round roasts comes from the muscled hindquarters of the steer and is thus quite tough. However, its perfect for braising and for roast beef where the slow cooking tenderizes this lean cut. Roast Beef. This simple recipe for roast beef is perfect for serving a crowd relatively cheaply while still impressing your guests. It also makes a great family meal. It uses a tough cut the rump roast and cooks it slowly for 2 to 3 hours. Be sure to use a thermometer to keep an eye on the doneness. Rump Roast Au Jus. An easy way to cook a rump roast low and slow is in the slow cooker. Just put it in the slow cooker in the morning and a delicious roast is ready when you get home from work. See also Best Slow CookersPork Shoulder. Pork shoulder is one of the most budget friendly meat options Ive come across. A medium bone in shoulder roast can feed a family of four for 1. It takes tremendously well to slow cooking and shredding, making it a set and forget kind of meal. Pulled Pork. Roast a Boston butt low and slow in the oven with plenty of seasonings for delicious pulled pork. Warning You will need to leave your oven on for several hours 1. Cilantro Shredded Pork. One of my favorite ways to cook a pork shoulder is to dump it in a slow cooker with onions, a cup of salsa verde, a handful of chopped cilantro, a generous sprinkle of cumin and garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Set it on low for 8 hours or on high for 6. A few hours later youve got deliciously tender pork that can be shredded for tacos, eaten on top of a bowl of rice and beans, or added to a salad. I love using this pork for a taco bar where guests can assemble tacos themselves. Carnitas. Mexican pork carnitas might seem like a restaurant meal, but theyre surprisingly easy and affordable to cook at home. Cook the pork in a slow cooker all day and when youre ready for dinner, fry the shredded pork until it develops a savory crust. Pork Shank. In general, Americans seem to prefer boneless meat ribs and wings are the exception to the rule. Ive found that bone in cuts tend to be much cheaper. Pork shanks are one example of an unpopular cut that can be flavorful and tender in a long braise. Braised Pork Shanks. This recipe for braised pork shanks, cooked low and slow, makes for meltingly tender pork and a flavorful pork gravy. Dont let the liquid boil or it will toughen the meat. Top Loin. Top loin makes a good roast and is cheaper than tenderloin. Using a meat thermometer is key to getting tender, juicy meat. Cook the loin too long and itll end up tough and chewy. Rosemary Roasted Pork Loin. This simple recipe for roasted pork loin makes a flavorful roast that can serve six or more people. Make a gravy with the sauce and serve it with risotto or fingerling potatoes for an elegant meal. Again, using a meat thermometer is essential. Pork Chops. Pork chops are an affordable and lean meat that are sometimes known as the other white meat in comparison to chicken breast. Unfortunately they can often be tough and dry.