Beef BBQ Recipes and Tips

Explore a variety of beef BBQ recipes from some of the most popular cuts on the smoker and grill. From tender brisket to juicy steaks and flavorful tri tip, Heath Riles walks you through essential tips and methods to make your beef cookouts stand out.
Brisket Injection: Best Liquids, Technique, and Pitmaster Tips
Beef everything-else
10 min read
Brisket Injection: Best Liquids, Technique, and Pitmaster Tips

Let’s Talk Brisket Injection Brisket cooks are long, demanding, and unforgiving if you don’t manage moisture correctly. That’s why brisket...

Steak Chimichurri Crostini
Beef gameday-apps
10 min read
Steak Chimichurri Crostini

When it comes to appetizers that make an impression, this one checks every box. Steak Chimichurri Crostini brings together rich,...

Best Spices and Seasonings for Beef
Beef everything-else
7 min read
Best Spices and Seasonings for Beef

When it comes to cooking beef, the right seasoning can take a good cut of meat and turn it into...

Hawaiian Grilled Ribeye with Pineapple Soy Marinade
beef grilled
8 min read
Hawaiian Grilled Ribeye with Pineapple Soy Marinade

This Hawaiian Grilled Ribeye proves that incredible steak flavor doesn’t have to come from complicated techniques or heavy seasoning —...

French Dip Sliders
beef gameday-apps
9 min read
French Dip Sliders

This French Dip Slider Bake proves that big sandwich flavor doesn’t always require hours of cooking or complicated prep. Sometimes...

Smoked Shotgun Shells
Beef gameday-apps pork
7 min read
Smoked Shotgun Shells

There’s something about pulling a tray of bacon-wrapped shotgun shells off the smoker that immediately grabs attention. The bacon is...

Smoked Lasagna on the Grill: Easy Cheesy Valentine’s Day Meal | Heath Riles BBQ
Beef Pork
10 min read
Smoked Lasagna on the Grill: Easy Cheesy Valentine’s Day Meal | Heath Riles BBQ

Do you want to cook a Valentine’s Day meal that actually means something — without fighting restaurant crowds or blowing...

Easy Cheesy Gameday Sliders
Beef steaks-burgers
7 min read
Easy Cheesy Gameday Sliders

If you love the bold flavor of a juicy burger but want something easy to serve to a hungry crowd,...

Smoked Holiday Prime Rib on a Pellet Grill
Beef holiday
5 min read
Smoked Holiday Prime Rib on a Pellet Grill

Do you want to learn how to make a holiday rib roast that tastes like it came straight off a...

Garlic Butter Basted Beef Tenderloin
Beef holiday
6 min read
Garlic Butter Basted Beef Tenderloin

Do you want to make a perfectly tender, butter-basted beef tenderloin that’s flame-kissed, ultra-juicy, and packed with deep garlic-herb flavor...

KCBS Competition Practice Cook for The Jack | Heath Riles BBQ
Beef chicken Pork Ribs
8 min read
KCBS Competition Practice Cook for The Jack | Heath Riles BBQ

When it comes to competition barbecue, every detail matters. The tenderness of a slice of brisket, the shine on a...

Texas Twinkie Dip
Beef gameday-apps
5 min read
Texas Twinkie Dip

Looking for a dip that takes smoked BBQ flavors to the next level? This Texas Twinkie Dip is everything you...

How to Trim a Brisket with a Large Fat Vein
Beef everything-else
5 min read
How to Trim a Brisket with a Large Fat Vein

Every brisket tells a story, and this one starts at Primo’s Butcher Shop in Hernando, Mississippi. If you’ve been around...

Pulled Beef Sandwich Recipe
Beef sandwich
6 min read
Pulled Beef Sandwich Recipe

Chefs moonlight as magicians, transforming simple ingredients into fancy feasts. That’s exactly what I did with my Pulled Beef Sandwich....