Prime Sets Sail

It’s an interesting time in the beef business. We can’t speak about a specific aspect of the market or supply chain without drawing upon several other factors across the beef supply chain that influence the first.    A close inspection of boxed beef prices and the difference between quality grades and branded beef programs is a multi-factorial discussion. Supply and demand are the basic economic influencers on price. Yet, what we knew 15 years ago…

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CHILI MOCHA FLAT IRON STEAKS

For best results use Certified Angus Beef ® brand CHILI MOCHA FLAT IRON STEAKS SERVES 4 Share your great taste! Flat iron steaks rubbed with a spicy sweet espresso seasoning blend and grilled to perfection. Fire up your grill to impress your guests with this incredible Chili Mocha Flat Iron Steaks recipe. PREP TIME 10 mins OTHER TIME 1 hr 5 mins COOK TIME 10 mins TOTAL TIME 1 hr 25 mins INGREDIENTS: 2 (1 1/2…

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GRILLED STEAK PIZZA

GRILLED STEAK PIZZA SERVES 4 CUISINE: AMERICAN CATEGORY: APPETIZERS, STEAKS, SANDWICHES & SALADS Share your great taste! Pizza takes on a delicious smoky accent when cooked on a grill. Grilled Steak Pizza is a go-to simple recipe for outdoor entertaining. PREP TIME 10 mins OTHER TIME 0 COOK TIME 20 mins TOTAL TIME 30 mins INGREDIENTS: 4 (8-ounce) Certified Angus Beef ® top sirloin, or top sirloin cap, steaks1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper1…

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BEEF TOSTADAS

Lime marinated grilled flank steak gives a special flavor to Beef Tostadas. Make this easy recipe for a twist to taco night or anytime you are craving a delicious Mexican dinner. PREP TIME 10 mins OTHER TIME 2 hrs COOK TIME 15 mins TOTAL TIME 2 hrs 25 mins INGREDIENTS: 1 pound Certified Angus Beef ® flank steak1/4 cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1 (16-ounce) can…

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BEEF TOSTADAS

For best results use Certified Angus Beef ® brand BEEF TOSTADAS SERVES 4 CUISINE: MEXICAN CATEGORY: APPETIZERS, STEAKS, SANDWICHES & SALADS, ON THE GRILL Share your great taste! Lime marinated grilled flank steak gives a special flavor to Beef Tostadas. Make this easy recipe for a twist to taco night or anytime you are craving a delicious Mexican dinner. PREP TIME 10 mins OTHER TIME 2 hrs COOK TIME 15 mins TOTAL TIME 2 hrs 25 mins INGREDIENTS:…

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Stiff competition for the 2021 Certified Angus Beef Cook-Off

The cook-off competition was a highlight of the 2021 National Junior Angus Show. The stakes are always high in the show ring at the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) but the Certified Angus Beef ®(CAB) “steaks” are equally as important. For the 2021 NJAS, Certified Angus Beef®, the Angus Auxiliary and National Junior Angus Association teamed up to host the annual CAB Cook-Off contest in Grand Island, Nebraska on July 13, 2021.  The contest was founded in 1983,…

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Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off is Back with New at-Home Contest

Calling all chefs, grill masters and beef lovers — the American Angus Auxiliary-sponsored All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) Cook-Off is back and better than ever. In addition to the annual Cook-Off contest and the Chef’s Challenge, there will be a third division, the Cook-Off at Home contest. The Cook-Off and Chef’s Challenge are to be hosted on July 13, 2021, in conjunction with the 2021 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Grand Island,…

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Recipe: EASY BEEF QUESO

Make this cheesy recipe for the love of queso, and for the love of beef and cheese. Game day (or any snacking occasion) deserves this queso. Game on! INGREDIENTS: 1 pound Certified Angus Beef ® ground beef, 90% lean1 tablespoon canola or light olive oil1 medium onion, diced4 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon cumin powder2 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons kosher salt1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, choose hot or mild1 (10-ounce) can Rotel fire roasted tomatoes and…

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DRIVING DEMAND: FOODSERVICE

DEMAND IS DIFFERENT AMID PANDEMIC, BUT WILL BUILD BACK STRONGER By: Abbie Burnett What costs most for a restaurant isn’t the meat, but an empty seat. Chef Joshua Moore of Volare Italian Ristorante in Louisville, Ky., remembers hearing that at a Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) field day in Texas several years ago. It resonates even more after rounding a year of a pandemic. Just as ranchers know the wisdom of proactive investment, Moore knows…

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PANDEMIC UNDERSCORES BEEF DEMAND TRENDS

by Abbie Burnett It’s been a year. A long, arduous year since last March when grocery stores and restaurants around the world had their business plans radically changed in just a few days. As they adjusted day-to-day operations, one beef industry trend resonated louder: “quality matters.” David O’Diam saw it unfold from his perspective as vice president of retail for the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand. Retail beef sales during the pandemic displaced much of…

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