Seasoned beef (8)
I believe the answer is:
pastrami
'seasoned beef' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for pastrami that I've seen before include "Thinly sliced beef" , "Seasoned smoked beef, served in thin slices" , "Spiced smoked beef" , "Sliced cured beef" , "Highly seasoned cut of smoked beef" .)