There's a reason low and slow is basically a religion in BBQ circles - give beef enough time and smoke, and even a tough, inexpensive cut turns into something that falls apart under a fork. That's exactly what you'll find in this collection of smoked beef recipes: cuts from brisket to burgers, all built around real technique instead of guesswork.
Most of them live in the 225-250°F range, though the timing shifts a lot by cut: a 12-pound brisket might need 12-14 hours, while a tenderloin can be pulled in under 2. Wood matters too - oak and hickory bring a bolder, more traditional smoke that holds up to brisket and chuck roast, while apple or cherry stay milder and work better on steaks and burgers.
Pellet grill, offset, or electric - the smoker matters less than knowing when to pull the meat off, so use this list to find your next cut and go from there.
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Smoked brisket recipes
Hot and Fast Brisket
This Hot and Fast Brisket is juicy, tender, and full of smoky flavor, just like traditional slow-cooked brisket, but it is ready to eat in a fraction of the time. By using a higher heat and a braising liquid wrap, you get the same juicy results without the overnight wait.
Hot and Fast Brisket
Pellet Grill Smoked Brisket
This easy Pellet Grill Smoked Brisket is tender, fall-apart, and juicy. The recipe requires no brisket trimming - just cover it in a delicious dry rub before slowly smoking it on a pellet grill.
Pellet Grill Smoked Brisket
The Best Smoked Beef Brisket
This smoked beef brisket is juicy and fall-apart tender, with a lovely bark, delicious smoky flavor, and a beautiful smoke ring. Your family and friends will be super impressed with the results.
Smoked Beef Brisket
The Best Smoked Brisket Recipe
This is the best smoked brisket recipe - great for back yard barbecues and family cook outs! You will love this perfectly flavourful brisket.
Smoked Brisket Recipe
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Texas Style Smoked Beef Brisket
Low and slow Smoked Brisket that tastes like a million dollars! It's moist, tender, and buttery from the inside with a beautiful pink smoke ring.
Texas Style Smoked Beef Brisket
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Smoked Corned Beef Brisket
This smoked corned beef recipe is the last recipe you'll need to make tender, flavorful corned beef for St. Patrick's Day or anytime of year!
Smoked Corned Beef Brisket
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Ancho Chile Rubbed Smoked Beef Brisket Recipe
From game day to Father's Day, you can make a serious statement with this seriously impressive Ancho Chile Rubbed Smoked Beef Brisket.
Ancho Chile Rubbed Smoked Beef Brisket
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Delicious Mesquite Smoked Dry Rub Brisket
This easy Texas smoked brisket recipe is delicious. With the special smoked dry rub, brisket takes on so much flavour. You will LOVE this smoked dry rub brisket made in a Traeger grill (or pellet grill).
Mesquite Smoked Dry Rub Brisket
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Smoked Brisket Chili with Beans
This quick-cooking smoked brisket chili takes a major shortcut by starting with pre-cooked smoked brisket that has already spent hours on the smoker. It combines tender beef bark and a hearty four-bean blend in a deeply seasoned tomato base that tastes like it simmered all day.
Smoked Brisket Chili
Smoked Brisket Tacos
Tender smoked brisket is quickly braised in a bold taco seasoning sauce, then piled into shells with all your favorite toppings to make smoked brisket tacos - a brilliant way to give leftover brisket new life.
Smoked Brisket Tacos
Smoked burgers
Best Smoked Pellet Grill Burgers
Smoked burgers on the pellet grill are quick to prepare and even easier to cook. The smoke from the grill adds delicious flavor to the meat and they are juicy and tender.
Smoked Burger Recipe
Easy Smoked Burgers In Electric Smoker
These Easy Smoked Burgers in Electric Smoker are perfectly seasoned and then cooked low and slow until juicy, tender, and full of delicious smoky flavor. Serve on a toasted bun with your favorite toppings!
Smoked Burgers in Electric Smoker
Smoked Cheddar Bacon Stuffed Burgers
Get ready to sink your teeth into this delicious smoked burger! This recipe will satisfy your cravings for something juicy, cheesy, and packed with all the taste. With every bite, you'll experience the perfect balance of savory flavours and textures.
Smoked Cheddar Bacon Stuffed Burgers
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Smoked steaks
Smoked Steaks on Pellet Grill
These smoked steaks are marinated in a flavorful wet rub, cooked low and slow on the pellet grill, then a quick reverse sear gives them an unforgettable crust.
Ultimate Smoked Steaks
Smoked Picanha Steak
This Smoked Picanha Steak recipe features thick sirloin cap steaks seasoned simply and cooked low and slow on a pellet grill before being reverse seared for a crispy fat cap and juicy medium-rare center. Perfect for an easy Brazilian-inspired steak dinner at home.
Smoked Picanha Steak
Dry Rub Smoked Steak
This Dry Rub Smoked Steak is juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Covered in a delicious dry rub, these steaks are easy to make and delicious!
Dry Rub Smoked Steak
Smoked Steak Kabobs on Pellet Grill
These smoked steak kabobs cook low and slow on the pellet grill so the steak can absorb smoke flavor before a quick high-heat finish creates caramelized edges and a nice crust.
Smoked Steak Kabobs
Smoked Sirloin Steak
Smoked Sirloin Steak: This recipe is delicious! If you are looking for great flavor with a simple dry rub this is your go-to in steak recipes! Turning your top sirloin steak into mouth-watering gold!
Smoked Sirloin Steak
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Smoked Tri Tip
Delicious game-changing smoked tri-tip recipe! Often called the Newport steak, triangle tip, this is a great cut. With your favorite sides, this is the best tri-tip recipe!
Smoked Tri Tip
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Smoked Tomahawk Steaks - Reverse Seared
Beef lovers will love smoked tomahawk steaks. This reverse seared cowboy steak recipe is perfect for any occasion. All you need to make this smoked beef recipe is a bone-in ribeye steak, some seasonings and your Traeger grill or pellet smoker.
Smoked Tomahawk Steaks
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Smoked ribs
Smoked Beef Back Ribs on Pellet Grill
Be the BBQ hero at your next cookout with these tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone Smoked Beef Back Ribs!
Smoked Beef Back Ribs
Smoked Boneless Beef Short Ribs
Smoked boneless beef short ribs are rich, tender, and coated in a sticky maple BBQ glaze. Cooked low and slow, then finished in a foil pan until fall-apart perfect.
Smoked Boneless Beef Short Ribs
Smoked Beef Short Ribs
The best way to make beef short ribs is in the smoker. This amazing recipe for smoking them makes for tender fall-off-the-bone meat and the perfect crust.
Smoked Beef Short Ribs
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Smoked Beef Short Ribs
Smoked Beef Short Ribs take little preparation and effort. Smoke at a low temperature for 4 hours and you will have meltingly tender meat.
Smoked Beef Short Ribs
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Smoked tenderloin
Smoked Beef Tenderloin on Pellet Grill
This Smoked Beef Tenderloin Recipe on a Pellet Grill is super easy to make, but it'll look and taste like a showstopper! A unique blend of spices gives the beef a nice crust, and inside you'll find juicy, tender meat that will have everyone begging for seconds.
Smoked Beef Tenderloin Recipe
Smoked Beef Tenderloin
Smoked beef tenderloin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. This Traeger beef tenderloin recipe is simple, impressive, & made in just a couple of hours.
Smoked Beef Tenderloin
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Smoked Beef Tenderloin Recipe
Learn how to smoke beef tenderloin on a pellet grill (smoked on Traeger or pellet grill) w/ the reverse seared method. It's an easy recipe.
Smoked Beef Tenderloin Recipe
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Smoked roasts
Smoked Pulled Beef - Tender Shredded Chuck Roast
My juicy and tender Smoked Pulled Beef is easy to make and perfect on a bun, in a taco, over a baked potato, or by itself!
Smoked Pulled Beef
Smoked Prime Rib Roast On Pellet Grill
This best Smoked Prime Rib Roast on a pellet grill is the perfect dish for any holiday meal or special occasion. With just a few simple steps, you'll have the most tender, juicy prime rib with a delicious outer crust you've ever had!
Smoked Prime Rib Roast
Smoked Beef Chuck Roast On Pellet Grill
This Smoked Chuck Roast is tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The key to this recipe is to cover the roast in a flavorful rub, then cook the roast slowly over low heat so that the flavors can build up and the meat stays moist. When it's time to eat, simply slice the roast and serve it with your favorite side dishes.
Smoked Chuck Roast
Smoked Tri Tip Roast on Pellet Grill
Make the juiciest Smoked Tri-Tip ever with this easy recipe! Seasoned and cooked to perfection, the pellet grill works its magic until you have meat that is tender, juicy, and melt in your mouth delicious. This just might become your new favorite recipe!
Smoked Tri Tip Roast
Tri Tip Smoked like a Brisket
This smoked tri tip like brisket is cooked low and slow on a pellet grill until tender and juicy with a rich bark and deep smoky flavor. Wrapped with beef broth and beef tallow (or butter), it develops a texture similar to brisket while cooking in much less time than a full packer brisket.
Tri Tip Smoked like a Brisket
Texas Style Smoked Beef Chuck Roast
Learn how to make the best ever Smoked Beef Chuck Roast for slicing or pulling! Very similar to smoked brisket, but done much quicker!
Texas Style Smoked Beef Chuck Roast
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Smoked London Broil
Smoked London Broil! Marinate beef in a simple but delicious sauce, then let your smoker do the heavy lifting.
Smoked London Broil
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Smoked appetizers
Smoked Queso Dip
This Smoked Queso Dip Recipe is the ultimate smoky cheese dip! It makes a great dip or appetizer; serve it with tortilla chips, crackers, or as a saucy topping on tacos. This is the perfect appetizer for game day, date night, or every day!
Smoked Queso Dip
Smoked Shotgun Shells
These Smoked Shotgun Shells will be the star of any gathering, from game night to family get-togethers! Imagine smoky, savory shells with a hint of sweetness - not just your average appetizer! Made with minimal ingredients and effort, your guests will be impressed with this unique dish that will have everyone coming back for more!
Smoked Shotgun Shells
Homemade Smoked Beef Jerky
Smoked beef jerky is a favourite! This gluten free and paleo beef jerky is bursting with wonderful flavour making it a favourite homemade beef jerky recipe.
Smoked Beef Jerky
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Smoked ground beef recipes
Smoked Meatloaf on Pit Boss Pellet Grill
This Smoked Meatloaf on Pit Boss Pellet Grill is a delicious spin on the classic meatloaf. Stuffed with gooey cheese and cooked low and slow on a pellet smoker, it has fantastic smoke flavor.
Pellet Grill Smoked Meatloaf
Smoked Lasagna on Pellet Grill
This Smoked Lasagna on a Pellet Grill has everything you love in a classic lasagna but with an irresistible smoky flavor! It's hearty with layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheese infused with a subtle smoky flavor.
Smoked Lasagna
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
These meatballs are wrapped in bacon, kissed with maple glaze, and smoked until perfectly juicy and crisp. They're smoky, savory, sticky-sweet-and about to become your new go-to for game day, backyard BBQs, or an easy dinner your family will love.
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
Bacon Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf
Bacon wrapped smoked meatloaf is tender and juicy with a bold smoky flavor and delicious extras like melted cheese and salty bacon.
Bacon Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf
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Smoked Stuffed Peppers
Smoked stuffed peppers are a delicious and easy dinner recipe that everyone will love, and the flavor is hugely intensified when you smoke them in a pellet grill.
Smoked Stuffed Peppers
Smoked Chili On Pellet Grill
Make the best pot of chili ever by making smoked chili on a pellet grill. Made with ground beef, a variety of beans, and just the right amount of spice, it's hearty and full of delicious smoky flavor.
Smoked Chili Recipe
FAQs
What internal temperature should beef reach before taking it off the smoker?
It's cut-dependent, not one-size-fits-all. Brisket and chuck roast need to hit around 203°F before they'll actually fall apart - pull them too early and they'll be tough. Steaks and tenderloin are the opposite: 130-135°F for medium-rare, then let them rest before you cut in. And ground beef needs to be cooked to 160°F.
How long does it actually take to smoke beef?
Plan on roughly 1-1.5 hours per pound for brisket at 225-250°F, and 1.5-2 hours per pound for chuck roast. Ribs usually run 5-6 hours. Tenderloin is the fast one - often done in under 2 hours total, so don't walk away for long.
Pellet grill or offset smoker - which should I use?
Either works, it's really about how hands-on you want to be. Pellet grills (Traeger, Pit Boss) hold a steady temperature for you, which makes them forgiving if this is new to you. Offset smokers give you more control over the smoke flavor, but they demand more attention - you're the one keeping the fire steady.
What's the reverse sear, and when's it worth doing?
Smoke low and slow first, then hit it with a hard, hot sear right at the end. It's the move for steaks, tenderloin, and tomahawk cuts - you get deep smoke flavor all the way through plus a crust you can't get from smoking alone.
One more thing...
Are you looking for more dishes made with beef? Check out this list of all of my beef recipes!
Or are you looking to try more dishes cooked on a pellet smoker? Check out this list of all of my smoker recipes!
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