Slices of seasoned smoked beef (8)

I believe the answer is:

pastrami

(Other definitions for pastrami that I've seen before include "Spicy smoked beef" , "Highly seasoned cut of smoked beef" , "smoked joint" , "Smoked, highly-seasoned cut of beef" , "Spiced sliced beef" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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