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Curious about the best way to grill a steak or braise a pot roast? Want to know how to make a delicious stir-fry or how to perfectly brown Ground Beef? Our cooking lessons have everything that you need! With step-by-step directions and recipes to try, you’ll have a new skill mastered by dinnertime.
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Kara's Easy, Beefy Pot Roast Pasta.
A slow-cooked beef chuck roast pasta with hidden vegetables. Kid-friendly, weeknight-friendly, and built to make multiple meals from a single cook.
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Ben's Ultimate BBQ Brisket Mac n' Cheese Sandwich
Whether you are picking up a few extra pounds from your favorite BBQ joint or smoking your own at home, this recipe transforms it into something truly memorable.
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Alex's BBQ Bacon
Wrapped Meatloaf
A Kansas City BBQ twist on a classic American comfort food. Ground beef wrapped in bacon and glazed with your favorite BBQ sauce.
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J's Citrus Rubbed Brisket
No smoker? No problem. This oven-baked BBQ brisket from Kansas City Chef J delivers tender, shreddable beef with subtle citrus notes and bold BBQ flavor using nothing more than a baking pan.
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Anakaren's Mole Made Easy
A pressure cooker mole recipe that makes a traditionally complex dish completely approachable. Tender shredded beef in a rich mole sauce, served over creamy hominy and ready in about an hour.
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Ben's Short Rib Bierocks
A Heartland classic gets a serious upgrade. Chef Ben of Wichita, Kansas elevates the traditional bierock with tender shredded beef short ribs, smoked Gouda, and a mustard beer dipping sauce that takes this humble dish to a whole new level.
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Classic Beef Comfort Meals
Around here, we're fond of foods that take us back to memories of family meals around the dinner table. Take comfort in all your favorite classic beef dishes, like meatloaf, stroganoff, meatballs and more.
Determining Doneness
Do you know the difference between medium and medium-rare? Do you like your steak at 145ºF? A meat thermometer and the info below will tell you all you need to know for the perfect beef doneness.
Handling Beef Safely
Beef has long been America’s favorite protein and rightfully so as it delivers great flavor and powerful nutrition. The following tips will provide proper safe handling guidance, proper cooking instructions and storage of cuts and leftovers.