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.
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...

Grilled Filet Mignon & Lobster Mac and Cheese | The Ultimate Surf & Turf Dinner
Beef fish-seafood steaks-burgers
9 min read
Grilled Filet Mignon & Lobster Mac and Cheese | The Ultimate Surf & Turf Dinner

If you’re looking to impress on date night without ever leaving your backyard, this is the recipe to beat. We’re...

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....

Hangover Burgers on the Traeger Flatrock
beef steaks-burgers
5 min read
Hangover Burgers on the Traeger Flatrock

Everyone likes to get rowdy from time to time. If you’re suffering from the much-dreaded hangover, I’ve got the cure....

Prime Rib Sliders On the Traeger Ironwood XL
Beef gameday-apps
5 min read
Prime Rib Sliders On the Traeger Ironwood XL

Are you looking for a delicious, creative way to use leftover prime rib? I’ve got your back with these Prime...

Cajun Inspired Prime Rib On the Traeger Ironwood XL
beef holiday
5 min read
Cajun Inspired Prime Rib On the Traeger Ironwood XL

Are you craving prime rib? Maybe you want to impress your family and friends with a special holiday meal. If...

BBQ Meatloaf on the Traeger Grill
Beef
5 min read
BBQ Meatloaf on the Traeger Grill

Sometimes you just need a hot, comforting meal that reminds you of home. Could anything rank higher on the comfort...

Chopped Brisket Sandwich
Beef sandwich
4 min read
Chopped Brisket Sandwich

Whenever I smoke a brisket, I usually go big—10 pounds or more. If I’m cooking for a tailgate or a...