Back to School with Beef
From lunchbox to dinner table, beef earns an easy A. As you plan out your protein-packed breakfasts, lunchbox options, meals-on-the-go, and family dinners take advantage of these budget-friendly beef ideas and recipes that will help your family start the school year strong.
Ready or not
Here comes the school year, and with it, all. the. things. Sports and activities. Schedules and routines. Weeknight practices and weekend game days. Plus, the family expects to eat a few times a day, every darn day.
Let Beef. It's What's for Dinner. help with that last one! Find budget-friendly tips for simplifying your weekly menus and shopping trips, while keeping nutrition-packed beef on the grocery list and in your shopping cart.
Beefed Up Breakfast
Start strong, finish stronger! There’s something comforting and satisfying about a hot breakfast but that time crunch is real. So we have a collection of options to cook up fresh in the AM hours or simply grab-heat-and-go. You'll thank us when eating a protein-rich breakfast keeps you feeling full, longer, which may result in less snacking throughout the day.
Loading Your Lunch Box
Leftover steak, ground beef and deli roast beef are excellent ways to provide a protein boost to the middle of the school (and work) day. And beef delivers critical nutrients to fuel immune system strength and cognitive development, making it the perfect packable protein for the lunchroom. So grab those lunch boxes and load them up with beef!
Big Fans of Beef
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Fall sports are in full swing. So whether you're hosting a high school team meal, loading up for that Friday Night Lights tailgate party, prepping a picnic for the sidelines on Soccer Saturday, or snuggled in on the couch all day Sunday, these game day beef recipes are easy to prepare to get the home crowd cheering.
Beef On A Budget
Ounce for ounce, beef packs a nutrition and flavor punch that goes unmatched. Combine that with easy recipes, using ground beef and other economical cuts, like Top Sirloin and Top Round, and there's no better way to put protein on plates. Try one of these recipes, designed specifically with your budget in mind.
5 Ingredients or less
Perhaps the most impactful thing we can do during busy times is to simply, simplify. Enter, the five ingredient or less collection. These recipes help shorten your shopping trip and your receipt, without holding back on the flavors and meals your family loves like tacos, burgers, wraps and more.
Kid Friendly Fare
The grocery budgeting and meal planning only really pays off if your family actually eats what you put on the table. But don't feel like you have to rely on pasta-in-a-box meals to get the kids eating. Try something new that the whole family will love. Even the pickiest of eaters will love these kid-friendly recipes.
MEAL PLANNING SOLUTIONS
Batch Cooking
Planning ahead in the kitchen saves time and money, and can also help families reach daily nutrition goals, even when you’re busy juggling a variety of needs and responsibilities.
Cook once, Dine Twice
Cook once and eat twice Ground Beef recipes take meal planning to the next level for any family. Make plans to cook a batch of Ground Beef that extends multiple meals throughout the week.
So lOng Leftovers
Cut down on food waste and make the most of your grocery budget by making more meals out of each one. The containers in your refrigerator are calling... it's time to get creative!
HOT TIPS FOR FROZEN BEEF
Chill Out
Removing Ground Beef from the store packaging is a great way to get more freezer life out of your purchase. If you're buying in bulk, this will help you create portions that are recipe ready. Bonus: this will shorten your thawing time when you're ready to cook.
Bring The Heat
A little #LifeHack for getting that frozen Ground Beef thawed in a hot minute (well, actually 3 minutes). If you put your Ground Beef in a zip-loc style bag before freezing, you're already halfway there!
BETTER BURGERS + SMART SWAPS
Build A Better Burger
Beef burgers present a unique way to help make every bite count. There's an unlimited array of options to boost nutrition and flavor in beef burgers by incorporating tasty toppings like fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Steak Swaps
Beef’s great versatility means there are plenty of options for every taste and budget when it comes to selecting a steak cut. Here's some easy steak swaps that can help you take advantage of that sale in the meat case or value-pack option.
Roast Swaps
Whether you've got a crowd to feed or are planning to batch cook for the week, you want to choose the beef roast that works for your recipe and cooking method. Consider these roasts that help you stick to your recipe and your budget.
Recipe Search Engine
Are you in the mood for something seasonal? Or just need a simple dinner solution that only requires one pot. Look no further! Our recipe collections have a variety of recipe choices for any occasion or event!
cooking lessons
Curious about the best way to braise a roast? Want to know how to make a delicious stir-fry or perfectly brown Ground Beef? Our cooking lessons have everything that you need!
Explore different cuts
Whether you're looking for a lean cut for a weeknight dinner or a tender cut for your holiday roast, our cut collections will provide you with everything you need to know next time you're at the meat case.