Obviously, every host wants to impress, but without breaking the bank.

“It’s really nice to have meatier vegetables in there to break things up.

“Tacos are really great.

Bavette cut

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Everybody’s into tacos now,” he says.

This cut may be labeled as flap steak or bavette, depending on your market.

“And it’s actually pretty cheap.

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It’s just something that you typically would slice up, which is great for a crowd.”

Flank Steak

This cut has become increasingly popular over the past few years.

Flank is a cut taken from the underbelly, or the flank, of the cow.

Chuck Eye Steak

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I love a flank for a more budget-friendly cut, but also serving a crowd.”

These are inexpensive and easy for a group to manage.

(Just have lots of napkins!)

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It’s an economical piece of meat that is full of flavor and beautiful marbling.

It’s built for grilling or making a roast.

short ribs with mashed potatoes

Half Baked Harvest

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