I love grilling. During the summer, I bet we use the grill 4-5 times a week! One of our go-to meals is homemade burgers using local grass-fed beef. You can season hamburgers in a multitude of ways so they never get boring. The addition of cheese in the middle of the burger gives you one… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Beef
Basic Meatloaf Recipe
I think meatloaf is one of those dishes that doesn’t get enough credit. Whenever you mention it, people cringe with a look of disgust on their face. I’m not really sure where the negative image of meatloaf came from, but I love it. It’s simple and hearty. It can be fancy or basic. It tastes… Continue Reading
French Onion Soup
As many of you know, I love soup (any kind of soup) but French onion soup is one of my all-time favorites. It must be the richness of the broth and the chewy cheese. YUM! Thanks, Mitch Nicklas, for this great picture of onions! It was just too perfect not to use! Onions are also very… Continue Reading
Stout Beef Stew
I had some grass-fed beef stew meat that I needed to use up and knew I wanted a hearty beef stew, but I wanted to do something a little different. Adding beer to beef stew is pretty common, especially around St. Patrick’s Day. So, I decided to give it a whirl. The stew is very rich… Continue Reading
Cottage Pie
My husband loves dishes like this. It’s a one pan meal that incorporates beef and mashed potatoes, two of his favorite foods! It seems like the terms Cottage Pie and Shepherd’s Pie are used interchangeably and they are some of the oldest recipes in the books. Did you know that the phrase Shepherd’s pie didn’t appear until… Continue Reading
Four Bean Beef Chili
Chili is one of my favorite meals. It is so versatile, so you really can put whatever you want in there. Here is my four bean beef chili recipe. This makes a really large pot, so if you want to cut it in half, you most certainly can. I like to make one big batch and… Continue Reading
Basic Beef Meatballs
All cooks need to know how to prepare a basic meatball and this is a simple and delicious recipe. You can use these meatballs in a wide range of dishes, from spaghetti and other pasta dishes to meatball sandwiches and more!
