# Best & Cheapest Beef Cuts for Steaks **URL:** \ **Category:** Anova Precision® Cooker\ **Created:** [June 19, 2017, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/best-cheapest-beef-cuts-for-steaks/7755 "2017-06-19T19:56:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bonimeo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/bonimeo/32/1494_2.png) [@bonimeo](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/bonimeo)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2017, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/best-cheapest-beef-cuts-for-steaks/7755/1 "2017-06-19T19:56:39Z")
Hi Guys, I’m new with sousvide cooking. This week I want to make steaks for my family, but i am on a budget. What is the best and cheapest cut of beef to use for sousvide and without a lot of fat? ---
**Author:** ![AlyssaWOAH](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/alyssawoah/32/2946_2.png) [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2017, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/best-cheapest-beef-cuts-for-steaks/7755/2 "2017-06-19T20:00:54Z")
Ribeye is my go-to! But not sure if it has more fat than what you’re looking for! I’ve seen lots of tri-tips being cooked around here too. Trimming the fat is also an option. ---
**Author:** ![bonimeo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/bonimeo/32/1494_2.png) [@bonimeo](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/bonimeo)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2017, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/best-cheapest-beef-cuts-for-steaks/7755/3 "2017-06-19T20:07:26Z")
ok, tnx ---
**Author:** ![fischersd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/fischersd/32/5594_2.png) [@fischersd](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/fischersd)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2017, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/best-cheapest-beef-cuts-for-steaks/7755/4 "2017-06-19T20:53:28Z")
Short Ribs seems to be the most popular answer. Previously discussed here: > [@Cheap cuts of steak](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cheap-cuts-of-steak/723): > > So cooking steaks can get expensive. I was just wondering what everyones opinions on what good cheap cuts of meat that turn out really good sous vide are? Iv heard flank, chuck roast. Any other recomendations? And a good article here: > **[In Search of the Cheapest Sous-Vide Steak | The Paupered Chef](https://www.thepauperedchef.com/article/in-search-of-the-cheapest-sous-vide-steak)** > > The Paupered Chef ---
**Author:** ![john.jcb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/john.jcb/32/7269_2.png) [@john.jcb](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/john.jcb)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2017, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/best-cheapest-beef-cuts-for-steaks/7755/5 "2017-06-20T21:27:33Z")
If you are looking to go on the cheap side why not try eye of the round and cut it into portionds that look like a fillet. > [@Bottom round or prime rib? Hard to tell.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bottom-round-or-prime-rib-hard-to-tell/7050/5): > > Yep, they turned out way better than mine (but your roast did as well) slight_smile I tried 131F for 48 hours, then chilled for 30 mins in an ice bath, then a quick sear in a blistering hot cast iron pan (with avocado oil). Very tender and tasty (coated with garlic & onion powders, black pepper and kosher salt pre-cook). Next time I think I’ll try to recreate your results and dial it back a day. slight_smile ---
**Author:** ![Ember](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/ember/32/729_2.png) [@Ember](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Ember)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2017, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/best-cheapest-beef-cuts-for-steaks/7755/6 "2017-06-20T21:52:59Z")
Rump/round was traditionally the most common steak down here. ---
**Author:** ![AlyssaWOAH](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/alyssawoah/32/2946_2.png) [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2017, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/best-cheapest-beef-cuts-for-steaks/7755/7 "2017-06-21T19:52:22Z")
@bonimeo did you decide on what you wanted to make? ---
**Author:** ![bonimeo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/bonimeo/32/1494_2.png) [@bonimeo](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/bonimeo)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2017, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/best-cheapest-beef-cuts-for-steaks/7755/8 "2017-06-21T20:15:15Z")
I’ll probably try tri tip or eye of the round cut into steaks