Your Guide to Halal Meat Cuts: What to Use and How to Cook It

When it comes to halal food, nothing is more essential than halal meat, whether it's for a weekday meal, a slow-cooked family dish, or a celebratory feast. But not all meat cuts are created equal, and understanding what to buy and how to cook it can make a huge difference to both flavour and value.

This guide will walk you through the main types of halal meat cuts, how to use them, and why more people in the UK are choosing to order halal meat online with convenience and confidence through Halalo.co.uk.

What Does Halal Meat Really Mean?

Halal meat is more than just a label — it’s a process that ensures animals are treated with care, slaughtered humanely, and handled according to Islamic principles. Halal meat must:

• Be from a permissible animal (e.g. cattle, sheep, lamb, chicken)

• Be slaughtered by a practising Muslim who invokes the name of Allah

• Be free from blood and any haram substances

• Be traceable and verified from a halal-certified supplier

For a detailed overview of halal meat standards in the UK, visit the Halal Monitoring Committee (HMC).

Halal Beef Cuts: Rich Flavour and Versatility

Halal beef is one of the most popular meats on Halalo — it’s hearty, versatile, and fits into dozens of cuisines.

Common halal beef cuts and how to use them:

• Chuck: Perfect for slow-cooked curries and stews

• Ribeye or Sirloin: Best for steaks or grilled dishes

• Brisket: Great for oven roasting or smoked BBQ

• Beef mince: Ideal for kofta, lasagne, or bolognese

If you're planning to make something like a slow-cooked biryani or beef stew, chuck or brisket will give you the melt-in-your-mouth texture you're after. For everyday cooking, halal beef mince is a kitchen essential.

You can browse halal-certified beef from trusted vendors in our Supermarket Meat Collection

Looking for cooking inspiration? Try this BBC Good Food halal beef kofta recipe (can be done with beef mince too).

Halal Lamb Cuts: Full of Flavour

Lamb is a staple in many Muslim households — especially during Eid or Friday gatherings.

Popular lamb cuts and what they’re good for:

• Shoulder: Slow-roasting or tagines

• Leg: Traditional oven roasts or large family meals

• Neck: Rich in flavour and perfect for soups and bone broth

• Lamb chops: Quick pan-fried or grilled meals

Lamb shoulder is especially good for Moroccan-style slow-cooked dishes. Try a recipe like BBC’s lamb tagine for rich, fragrant flavour.

What About Halal Veal?

Veal is a leaner option, with a softer texture and milder taste. It's ideal for lighter dishes and is often used in Mediterranean and European cuisine.

Popular uses:

• Veal escalopes: Quick, pan-fried dishes

• Veal mince: Perfect for meatballs or stuffed vegetables

• Veal ribs: For special oven roasts or grills

It’s lower in fat than lamb or beef, making it a healthier option for those watching cholesterol or fat intake. Learn more about healthy meat portions from the NHS meat nutrition guide.

Why More People Are Ordering Halal Meat Online

Shopping for halal meat online has grown rapidly across the UK — and for good reason.

Benefits of buying halal meat online:

• You can access verified halal meat with full certification

• You have a wide range of cuts available in one place

• You can compare prices across different halal shops

• You can schedule deliveries or use Click & Collect

• You avoid the uncertainty of mainstream supermarket labels

Browse our trusted supermarket meat range here

Halalo.co.uk: The Marketplace That Gives You More

What makes Halalo different is that we’re not just a seller. We’re a multi-vendor halal marketplace giving customers access to a wide range of halal butchers, grocers, and cultural shops from all across the UK.

Here’s what you get with Halalo:

• Shop from multiple halal-certified stores in one basket

• Pay only one delivery fee, unless a vendor manages their own logistics

• Use slot booking to schedule deliveries when it's convenient for you

• Click & Collect lets you skip the queues and pick up ready-packed orders

• Geo-location delivery reduces environmental impact and supports local delivery networks

• Access to unique halal categories like flower shops, bakeries, pet food, and organic wellness products

 Ready to explore? See all Halalo sellers here

Final Word

From brisket to chops, from beef to veal, understanding your halal meat cuts helps you cook better and shop smarter. With Halalo.co.uk, you can buy confidently from certified halal shops — all in one simple checkout.

Your next dish deserves quality, trust, and flavour.
Start shopping halal meat online today