May's Top 5 Story Ideas
Modern Twists on Mom’s Classic Recipes
This Mother’s Day surprise her with a delightful twist on traditional recipes. We’re sure you’ve had one of these dishes—perhaps one was your Mom’s go-to recipe or something you shared with her when you’d eat out. Whatever your history with these dishes, you’ll now have a fun new take on “traditional.”
Take London Broil, for example. Did you know that London Broil isn’t a cut of beef, but rather a very classic recipe/preparation method that can be made with a variety of cuts? Our London Broil recipe shares cook times for Flank steak, Top Round steak and Chuck Shoulder steak. It also uses bottled red wine vinaigrette for the marinade, cutting down on the number of ingredients you need to make this tasty classic.
Another classic dish, often shared at Mexican restaurants: fajitas! There are so many ways to modernize the fajita and enjoy the restaurant favorite at home. Try deconstructing the dish with our recipe for Beef Fajita Salad with Mango-Serrano Vinaigrette. Or you can change up the way the fajitas are served with Beef Fajitas on a Stick!
What’s Your Eating Personality?
As Americans look for healthier eating options, it’s often hard to identify specific steps that can help them eat more healthfully based on their unique needs and circumstances.
To better bridge this gap, My Plate, My Way has been launched to help Americans better understand their eating “personalities.” After a short quiz, the tool directs users to tips and recipes to guide healthy eating choices that are tailored to their needs.
The eight eating profiles include:
Lean Lover - “I’m always looking for foods and recipes to help me lose or maintain weight.”
Buff and Cut - “Food is a means of building muscle.”
Cost Slicer - “I have to stick to my budget.”
Health Seeker - “Food does more than fill me up—it has many health benefits!”
Family Chef - “Family time is precious to me, so my meals have to please the whole gang.”
Time Tackler - “Just because I’m short on time doesn’t mean I want to compromise taste and health.”
Flavor Saveur - “It’s all about the taste!”
Two-Stepper - “I’m no top chef, but I’m willing to try to make a recipe if I think I can do it.”
Beef’s Favorite Ingredient of the Month—Eggs
Have you ever tried Steak and Eggs? If you have, you understand the powerful combination of flavors and textures! If not, here are some of our favorite takes on the classic breakfast dish—but why limit them to just breakfast?
A Beef and Veggie Frittata is a great way to pack in those healthy vegetables while a Beefy Sweet Potato Hash makes the most of leftover steak or roast. Serve the hash with an egg (any way you like it) and you’ve got one well-rounded meal!
For an international flare on the American classic, try Aporreadillo Con Salsa Verde (Shredded Steak and Eggs with Green Salsa). The “egg-straordinary” dish is perfect for a weekend brunch—and a crowd since it serves eight! Our recipe provides directions for homemade tomatillo salsa, but feel free to use your favorite jarred salsa too.
Lastly, take a trip across the globe with a Korean-Style Beef and Rice Bowl. This classic Korean dish is hearty and fast since it uses cooked rice and leftover steak. An over-medium egg can be broken over the top and used as a “sauce” for the entire meal. Delicious!
The Well-Prepped Kitchen: Fast and Flavorful Meals
The days are longer, but you’re just as time-starved. Getting a meal on the table will be even easier if you’ve got your kitchen in order and have all the basics on hand. With these simple, quick recipes you’ll have a delicious meal on the table in record time—no speed dial necessary!
Prep your kitchen with basics like colorful vegetables. Pick your family’s favorites and grill them up alongside the steak you found on special at your store. We’ve got grilling times for any cut—just remember that less tender cuts might need a tenderizing marinade first. Use our Top Loin with Grilled Balsamic Vegetables recipe as inspiration and you’re eating in 35 minutes!
Another great item to keep on hand is your favorite brand of bottled vinaigrette. Use it as a flavor booster or quick flavor marinade in a recipe like Sirloin Steak and Tomato Salad. Simply grill Top Sirloin and serve atop your favorite greens for a healthy dinner in half an hour.
And our last tip for the well-prepped kitchen is to be prepared before you start the meal. Read through the recipe once and get out all the ingredients and utensils you’ll need. This will cut down on back and forth to the cupboard or refrigerator as you’re making something delicious like Grecian Beef Top Loin Steaks with Mushroom Kabobs.
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The Comforts of Favorite Fall Foods (long lead)
Pot Roast and Stew. Chili and Casseroles. Fall food has a warm spot in so many hearts and stomachs. This fall, take some of your fall favorites and turn them on their heads with something new. These recipes will quickly become part of your comfort food library.
Fork-tender pot roast meets black beans, corn and salsa in Southwest Beef Pot Roast. Or you can switch it up, including ingredients from across the globe (Italy, that is) with our Palermo Pot Roast and Peppers with Polenta. Follow our pot roast/braising guide for guaranteed-delicious results no matter what roast or ingredients you choose!
Stew up a pot of tastiness with Beef Stew with Cranberries and Roasted Root Vegetables. The dried cranberries and surprising root vegetables will delight your family, while Moroccan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew packs a flavor punch with cumin and raisins. Served over fluffy couscous and garnished with toasted almonds, the mix of textures and flavors will convince the family you’ve secretly been taking cooking classes!
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2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans reinforce the important role good nutrition plays in building healthy lives. The good news is the nutrient-rich beef already enjoyed by more than 95 percent of Americans will help them meet these new Guidelines. View our media statement and tip sheet for more information.
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