RECIPE: BEEF AND BEAN 5-LAYER DIP

Satisfy a hungry cheering crowd with Beef and Bean 5-Layer Dip. The perfect easy-to-make hearty appetizer for game day. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 pounds Certified Angus Beef ® ground beef2 teaspoons canola oil1 package (8-ounce) taco simmer sauce1 (16-ounce) can refried beans1 (15-ounce) can of black beans, drained and rinsed2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chilies2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese1 cup sour cream2 cups medium or hot salsa2 (10 to 15-ounce each) bags tortilla chips INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat…

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Recipe: ANGRY TEXAN BRISKET RUB

For best results use Certified Angus Beef ® brand YIELDS APPROXIMATELY 2 CUPS Share your great taste! The combination of sweet with a kick of heat is excellent for grilled and smoked beef. Make this Angry Texan Rub for a superb brisket. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup paprika1/2 cup fresh cracked black pepper1/3 cup coarse kosher salt1/4 cup brown sugar3 tablespoons granulated garlic3 tablespoons onion powder2 teaspoons ancho chili pepper2 teaspoons cayenne1 teaspoon cumin INSTRUCTIONS: Combine all ingredients…

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DRIVING DEMAND: RETAIL

By: Abbie Burnett Two million, four hundred and thirty-two thousand. That’s how many cattle it took to supply the 608 million pounds (lb.) of Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) cuts sold by 3,000 retail partners in fiscal 2020. As the heavyweight champ in brand volume, retail accounts for 55% of total pounds sold. Brand sales have surpassed the supply of USDA Select beef because CAB retail licensees are partners in the mission, says David O’Diam, CAB…

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MADE-FROM-SCRATCH CORNED BEEF BRISKET

For best results use Certified Angus Beef ® brand MADE-FROM-SCRATCH CORNED BEEF BRISKET SERVES 8-10 Share your great taste! The best corned beef brisket made from scratch in a slow cooker. An ideally spiced brine infuses loads of flavor and ensures melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. INGREDIENTS: 4 pounds Certified Angus Beef ® brisket flat3 quarts water, divided3/4 cup packed brown sugar2/3 cup kosher salt1 tablespoon curing salt, Instcure #1 (also known as Prague powder or saltpeter)2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds2 teaspoons…

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Recipe: INSTANT POT TAMALES

The best beef tamales made in a fraction of the time with an Instant Pot. Follow this step-by-step recipe for an authentic Mexican dish your family will love. INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 - 3 pounds Certified Angus Beef ® boneless chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes16 corn husks3 teaspoons adobo seasoning1 teaspoon canola oil4 dried guajillo chilies, seeded, stems removed and torn apart3 bay leaves1 cinnamon stick2 teaspoons coco powder2 teaspoons coffee2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon garlic…

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Recipe: TOASTY GRILLED BEEF AND CHEESE

For best results use Certified Angus Beef ® brand TOASTY GRILLED BEEF AND CHEESE SERVES 4 Share your great taste! Can't decide between a cheeseburger and grilled cheese? Make this toasty grilled beef and cheese sandwich to have the best of both. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound Certified Angus Beef ® ground chuck1 cup chopped mushrooms1/2 small onion, finely chopped1 clove garlic, minced4 teaspoons butter8 slices white bread8 slices Swiss cheese INSTRUCTIONS: Brown ground chuck in medium frying pan with mushrooms,…

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SELECT BEEF: WHO WANTS IT?

by Miranda Reiman What was exceptional yesterday is average today. That’s true in the cattle business and especially apparent in high-quality beef production. “Without paying attention to shifts in the market, it can be easy to assume what worked when you started still works now,” says Paul Dykstra, of the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand. “It’s hard to argue there’s ever been true demand for Select, rather than simply a price point for those indifferent…

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BEEF, SHIITAKE & SWEET POTATO POT PIES

For best results use Certified Angus Beef ® brand BEEF, SHIITAKE & SWEET POTATO POT PIES SERVES 6 Share your great taste! Use leftover roast to make these hearty beef pot pies with shiitake mushrooms, sweet potatoes, rich sauce and flaky crust. Classic comfort food at a whole new delicious level! INGREDIENTS: 1 pound Certified Angus Beef ® leftover roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 1/2 cups beef stock1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms (18-20), cut in 1/4-inch slices6 tablespoons butter1…

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DRIVING DEMAND: RETAIL

CAB VOLUME LEADING DIVISION SELLS MORE OF EACH QUALIFIER By: Abbie Burnett 2021 Two million, four hundred and thirty-two thousand. That’s how many cattle it took to supply the 608 million pounds (lb.) of Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) cuts sold by 3,000 retail partners in fiscal 2020. As the heavyweight champ in brand volume, retail accounts for 55% of total pounds sold. Brand sales have surpassed the supply of USDA Select beef because CAB retail…

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Recipe: BIEROCK

For best results use Certified Angus Beef ® brand BIEROCK SERVES 4 Share your great taste! Ground beef and cabbage wrapped in dough, this is a close relative to a hamburger of Eastern European descent. The cheese is a nice American addition. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound Certified Angus Beef ® 80% lean ground beef1 teaspoon canola oil1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon paprika1 1/2 cups finely shredded cabbage1 small onion, diced (about 1 cup)1 tube store…

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