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The Question Every Dad Wants You To Ask

You have the power to give your dad the best gift ever on Father's Day (it's comin' up quick, you know!). If you follow a few easy steps, you can't go wrong — unless you and your dad are vegetarians. In that case neither of you should be reading this blog. And let's be honest, here — vegetables are tasty but they pale in miserable comparison to a rich and flavorful, tantalizingly hypnotic steak on Father's Day. So ... ask dad THE QUESTION:  Continue Reading

The Great American Burger

We celebrate grilling season with barbecues and picnics. We revel in the great outdoors with family, friends and flavorful dishes. The humble American burger is often at the center of these celebrations. As you get set for summer, consider this ...  Continue Reading

Fresh, Flavorful Beef Falafel

Falafel may be considered one of the world’s most popular finger foods. Traditionally, chickpeas are ground, mixed with spices, deep fried and served in pita or flatbread. It’s always been a staple in the Middle East, and has found ever-increasing popularity across the globe.  Continue Reading

Braised Chuck Roast with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Some of my best meals are made in a slow cooker. I love to while away my time in the kitchen slicing, dicing and chopping, don’t get me wrong! But a slow cooker allows for some free time — a luxury on busy weekdays. This recipe for Braised Chuck Roast with Roasted Red Pepper sauce is ideal for the low and …   Continue Reading

Southwestern Beef and Bean Stew

Hearty stews are one of my favorite weeknight meals. Not only do they feed a crowd that usually seeks seconds, but most of the time there are leftovers for lunch the following day. This Southwestern Beef and Bean Stew is a quick and delicious dinner idea. I’m betting it will soon be one of your family favorites, too! The …   Continue Reading

Irish Beef and Brew Stew

Irish Beef and Brew Stew is the perfect recipe for feeding a crowd of friends and wee ones, too. Hearty vegetables like potatoes, carrots and cabbage pair with braised beef in a rich stew that’s slightly sweet thanks to a secret ingredient. Stew over this: slow-cooking is key. Coat chuck roast chunks in flour and spices. …   Continue Reading

Baked Hominy with Cheese and Peppers

Have you heard of hominy? If you’re like many people it’s a bit of a mystery. I knew it had something to do with corn — just what I wasn’t sure. Fortunately, a new recipe from Certified Angus Beef ® Chef Peter Rosenberg changed all that. Hominy is corn soaked in mineral lime. According to Huffington Post, the alkali process — known …   Continue Reading

Irish Braised Corned Beef

My great-great-grandfather emigrated from County Down, Ireland in 1835. I can only imagine how big the world surely seemed to a six-year-old boy on the grandest adventure of his lifetime! Fast forward four generations. Young Robert’s direct descendants are still farming the land his parents settled, and others tend farms nearby. Though not familiar with original Irish customs, my family and cousins’ families continue …   Continue Reading

Add Herbs for Fresh Flavor

Fresh herbs and steak go together like ... salt and pepper? Left and right? Eggs and bacon? You don't need to create expansive plots or even be much of a green thumb to succeed, though. Potted herbs can often be found at your local grocer or home and garden center. A few plants on a sunny windowsill and you're set for flavorful, aromatic bliss.  Continue Reading

Grilled Beef Negimaki

Bite-sized flavor comes wrapped and seared with scallions and sweet teriyaki sauce. Beef Negimaki is a great grab and go recipe for big holiday entertaining or for nibbling when you're toasting with friends. It goes perfectly with a variety of appetizers or a Japanese -inspired feast at home.   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

Prime Rib Roast

We're feeling a little like Santa — sittin' pretty with goodies to deliver! We want to beef up your holidays with a mouthwatering Prime Rib Roast. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season, and feast with amazing flavor.   Continue Reading

Roast Perfect Review

After the roast was finished and rested for 10 minutes, I started slicing it. I could not believe how tasty and tender it was! After using the Certified Angus Beef ® brand's Roast Perfect app, let me encourage you to give a roast a try. You'll be glad you did!  Continue Reading

The Italian Steak Sandwich

There's flavor oozing everywhere, from the pesto and sauteed vegetables to the spread of goat cheese and fig jam. Top it off with tender, juicy sliced steak or leftover Certified Angus Beef® roast, and every bite is layer upon layer of flavor.  Continue Reading

What Is Schnitzel?

While schnitzel is clearly defined in Austria and Germany, it's a dish of many persuasions around the world. Schnitzel is very similar to escalope, a French dish. And to be quite honest, we Americans have developed our own spin on this traditional dish. Think 'chicken-fried steak'!  Continue Reading

Athena’s Favorite Burger

The Athena burger is inspired by the flavors of Greece. It combines pine nuts, garlic, coriander and other spices with feta, parsley and Certified Angus Beef ® brand 85/15 or 80/20 blend ground beef. Serve it in a pita pocket with olive tapenade, sliced tomato, fresh cucumber slices, tzatziki sauce and red onion for an amazingly fresh and flavorful meal!   Continue Reading