Diced Beef Neck Meat

Diced Beef Neck Meat is a richly flavored, collagen-packed cut ideal for slow cooking. Sourced from the neck muscles of the cow, this cut is known for its deep beefy taste and tender texture when braised. Cut into convenient chunks, it's perfect for hearty stews, soups, ragùs, and other comfort dishes that develop flavor over time.


WHERE THE CUT COMES FROM

Key Features:

Cut from the neck muscles of the cow

Naturally rich in collagen and connective tissue

Ideal for slow cooking, braising, and pressure cooking

Intensely beefy flavor that deepens during long cook times

Becomes tender and juicy when simmered properly

Excellent for stews, soups, ragùs, and bone-in broths

Delicious Beef Neck Recipes

1. Slow-Braised Beef Neck Stew

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs diced neck meat
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cups beef broth

Instructions:

  1. Brown neck meat and set aside.
  2. Sauté onions, then add meat and broth.
  3. Add vegetables and simmer 2.5–3 hours.
  4. Serve hot with bread or rice.
2. Italian Beef Neck Ragù

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs neck meat
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • Garlic and herbs

Instructions:

  1. Brown meat, then remove.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic, deglaze with wine.
  3. Add meat and tomatoes, simmer 3–4 hours.
  4. Serve over pasta.


3. Beef Neck Soup (African-Style)

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs diced neck meat
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 Scotch bonnet (optional)
  • 6 cups water

Instructions:

  1. Brown neck meat.
  2. Add vegetables and water.
  3. Simmer for 3 hours until meat is soft.
  4. Season and serve with fufu or rice.

4. Pressure Cooker Neck Meat Tacos

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs beef neck meat
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 cup broth
  • Tortillas, toppings

Instructions:

  1. Season meat and add to pressure cooker with broth.
  2. Cook on high for 45 mins.
  3. Shred and serve in tortillas.
5. Beef Neck Bone Broth

Ingredients:

  • 2–3 lbs diced neck meat with bone
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 10 cups water
  • Salt, bay leaf

    Instructions:
  1. Roast meat and bones (optional).
  2. Simmer with other ingredients for 6–8 hours.
  3. Strain and store broth for soups or sipping.