Cut of spicy smoked beef (8)

I believe the answer is:

pastrami

(Other definitions for pastrami that I've seen before include "Meat dish" , "Sliced cured beef" , "Spiced sliced beef" , "Thinly sliced beef" , "Spicy smoked beef" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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