Ground beef is a versatile and budget-friendly staple ingredient used in many classic American dishes like burgers, tacos, chili meatloaf, and so much more. But when meal prepping or following a recipe it’s important to know exactly how many servings you can expect from 1 pound of ground beef. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll breakdown … Read more
Corned beef and cabbage is a beloved St. Patrick’s Day tradition for many. The salty tender beef paired with bright green, lightly cooked cabbage is simply delicious. But what if you don’t have green cabbage on hand? Can you use red cabbage instead? As an amateur home cook and food blogger myself I’ve experimented with … Read more
Beef tallow is growing in popularity among home cooks and preppers alike. Rendered beef fat adds rich flavor when cooking and packs a nutrient punch. With proper storage, beef tallow can last over a year without spoiling. But how long exactly does beef tallow last? This guide covers everything you need to know to maximize … Read more
For serious steak lovers, owning or splitting a whole side of beef is a dream come true. With a full side of beef, you get access to a variety of premium cuts like ribeyes, T-bones, tenderloins and the king of steaks – the porterhouse. But when you’re staring down a whole half a cow, a … Read more
As a beef loving home cook I’m always on the hunt for flavorful budget-friendly roast options. Recently, I discovered the bolar blade roast – an underappreciated cut that delivers incredible tenderness and taste when cooked properly. In this article, I’ll walk through my simple method for cooking up fork-tender, delicious bolar blade roast beef using … Read more
Vegetable beef soup is a hearty and delicious soup made with beef, vegetables, and broth It’s a popular soup found in many homemade recipes as well as canned versions like Campbell’s While homemade vegetable beef soup tends to have larger chopped vegetables, the canned versions often have tiny diced vegetables. Among the mix of miniature … Read more
The bright yellow corn dog, nested in its iconic red paper wrapping, has been a signature item on Sonic’s drive-in menu for decades. There’s just something about the perfect crunch of the crispy outer cornmeal coating and the juicy, savory beef frank inside that keeps customers coming back for more. But if you’ve ever wondered … Read more
As steak lovers, we all have our favorite casual dining chains that deliver a delicious, affordable steak experience. Longhorn Steakhouse is certainly a popular choice, grilling up hearty cuts of USDA Choice beef at locations across America. But what exactly does “Choice” grade mean? Is it the good stuff or just middling meat? In this … Read more
Beef ribs are a classic BBQ staple. Whether you’re cooking them low and slow on the smoker or grilling them hot and fast over direct heat beef ribs always make for a delicious, finger-licking meal. But if you’ve never cooked ribs before, figuring out how much to buy can be tricky. Ribs are generally sold … Read more
Beef broth is a versatile kitchen staple used for making soups, stews, gravies, and more Swanson is a popular brand of beef broth that comes in convenient shelf-stable cartons and cans But with any packaged food, it’s normal to wonder – how long will it stay fresh and safe to use? In this comprehensive guide, … Read more