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You Can Tie A Roast with These Simple Steps

You may be a seasoned pro when it comes to cooking beef, but old dogs can still learn new tricks. Do you know how to properly carve a roast? What about how to tie a roast? The new Roast Perfect app — available on iTunes and Google Play, includes step-by-step video instruction on these and other roasting tips.   Continue Reading

I’d Like To Propose A Roast

Yes, a roast! A big, beefy, flavorful roast that’s sure to be a highlight of your holiday table. One that’s cooked to perfection, with a flavorful crust and juicy center that’s destined to make your guests “ooh” and “ahh.”  Continue Reading

Bourbon-Marinated Sirloin Tip Roast

Roast Perfect is a free app (available in the App Store and Google Play) that offers all the tips you need to make the perfect roast! Learn about different beef cuts that are ideal for roasting, what size roast to buy, and even exactly how long to cook it to your desired degree of doneness. It’s everything you need to get in the flavor of holiday spirit — really!  Continue Reading

Rare Favorites [11-20-15]

Read about flavor euphoria from a group of bloggers who recently visited the brand's Education & Culinary Center in Wooster, Ohio. They've used the app and learned from expert chefs. They great beef when they roast it!  Continue Reading

How to Carve A Beef Roast

You've prepared a beautiful beef roast, cooked it perfectly, and allowed it to rest so all of those flavorful juices remain inside the meat. There's only one thing left to do: carve the roast. Make sure you slice it right ... or else!  Continue Reading

Roast Perfect, always

This cool tool is like having a seasoned chef in your kitchen. It tells you when to sear the meat, what temperature and how long to roast the beef, and when to take it from the oven and let it rest. It's the Roast Perfect app, and it's your ticket to fabulous holiday feasts and weeknight meals.  Continue Reading

Plan A Holiday Feast

“Roasting is an adventure. It combines the transformation of a seasoned roast into an event that is artful and fulfilling,” says Chef Peter Rosenberg. He has assembled a sample holiday feast menu for us. Use it as is, or let it inspire you to create your own memorable meal.  Continue Reading

Favorite Finger Foods

As you prepare to celebrate the coming New Year, consider an informal affair with delicious finger foods and beefy appetizers. We have a bunch of ideas — everything from pizza to sandwiches, sliders to wraps. From tiny treats to two-bite wonders, our appetizer recipes will please even the pickiest palate. Start the new year with bountiful flavor. Get the recipes here.  Continue Reading

Beef 101: Make A Simple Standing Rib Roast

My go-to pick is the Standing Rib Roast. It’s the classic Christmas roast. The Big Kahuna of the dinner table. The show-stopper. The stuff of legend and family lore. The meal that will make YOU the reigning queen or king of holiday celebrations. Making it is simple – really simple. I promise!   Continue Reading

New York Strip: The Perfect Holiday Roast

New York strip roast is my favorite 'special occasion' cut of beef. It would earn applause at any table on its own, but pair it with a sweet cherry and chipotle glaze and you have the makings of an unforgettable feast! It's sweet ... there's heat ... and it's SIMPLE to prepare (though it looks like a million bucks!).  Continue Reading

Beef 101: Gettin’ Saucy

It's roasting season! While chestnuts over an open fire sound delightful, I prefer something with a little more substance ... like a tenderloin roast with horseradish cream sauce. A beef roast by itself is a beautiful thing, but there's nothing wrong with gettin' a little saucy — enhance the flavors and the presentation of your main dish!   Continue Reading

Easy Beef Bundles of Bliss

Here's one of my favorite bites for the holiday season: Beef & Scallion Rolls. Not only is it virtually foolproof and easy to prepare (a necessity for my get-togethers), but also delicious and dazzling (just as important, in my book). Flank steak, one of my favorite cuts, is marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, garlic and ginger.   Continue Reading

Holiday Appetizer: Sirloin on Endive

This simple, yet stunningly delicious appetizer will delight your holiday guests. It combines the rich, beefy flavors of a perfectly grilled sirloin steak with the creamy tang of blue cheese, and the crisp crunch of fresh endive. Top with a pecan for a bit more bite.  Continue Reading

Cranberry Top Sirloin Roast

Cookies, candy, cakes and fudge … they’re delightful holiday treats, it’s true. But nothing welcomes friends, family or even colleagues to the table like a magnificent main course. The Cranberry Roast is a spectacular show-stopping entree. Certified Angus Beef ® chef Ashley Pado prepared this recipe and offers step-by-step instructions to show you just how easy …   Continue Reading

Tenderloin Roast with Horseradish Sauce

Our 12 Roasts of Christmas cooking series continues with this elegant tenderloin roast. Try other recipes and roasting tips! My husband, Jon, says the day I started to work for the Certified Angus Beef ® brand was the second happiest day of his life. We’re beef-eaters, you see, and he is a year-round grilling enthusiast. With …   Continue Reading

Prime Rib Roast with Vegetable Gravy

Prime Rib is a classic cut for special occasions and this recipe, prepared by Ashley Pado, chef at the Certified Angus Beef ® Education & Culinary Center, is an exceptional choice. The simplicity of the roast’s rich, beefy flavors paired with a sauce of roasted vegetables and stock, is delicious and elegant. Your dinner guests will be …   Continue Reading

Sweet Cherry & Chipotle Strip Roast

Reminiscing around the dinner table is one of my favorite holiday traditions. Presents under the tree are nice, certainly, but sometimes the most memorable gift is a fabulous meal and an evening of lively conversation with dear ones. Next in our 12 Roasts of Christmas series is a sweet and spicy New York strip roast. It’s served …   Continue Reading

Flank Steak Roulade

We’re celebrating the holidays with sizzle! Join us for the 12 roasts of Christmas — our favorite cuts, greatest tips and step-by-step instructions from our kitchens to yours. Preheat your oven, get out your carving knife and join us as we toast the roast! Chef Michael’s Flank Steak Roulade is an exceptionally tasty and fanciful …   Continue Reading

Behold the mini burger

A little cranberry tart and tang on a beefy mini burger — also known as a slider — makes a great appetizer for holiday gatherings. And this slider is much heartier than the typical bite-sized delight. It’s sure to satisfy your hungriest guest. Chef Scott Popovic‘s holiday sliders will have your friends and family declaring this …   Continue Reading

Creating traditions with Chef Michael Ollier

Editor’s note: this post submitted by Chef Michael Ollier We all have ideas of what Christmastime should be. Some of you probably spend the season baking and shopping for presents. Others may decorate with strands of colorful lights, attend church services, or deliver goodies to friends and neighbors. My wife, Anne Marie, was a professional …   Continue Reading

The celebrity roast

Why not give beef center stage this weekend? Brunch is a common option for Easter Sunday. Your protein choices probably depend upon family traditions and regional favorites. This year, though, I’d like to suggest an alternative option — a new star for your show, so to speak. A Boneless Rib Roast is an elegant and mouthwatering …   Continue Reading