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04/16/2021 By Matt & Jessica @ Clover Meadows Beef Leave a Comment

How to Cook Ground Beef & Easy Ground Beef Recipes

Knowing how to cook ground beef is something every home cook needs to know because it’s a staple in so many recipes. In this post, we’ll start at the beginning about what is ground beef, and work our way to how to cook ground beef and easy ground beef recipes.

How to cook ground beef with step by step instructions | clover meadows beef

How often do you cook with ground beef?

Once a week? Twice a week? More?

It’s a staple in so many home kitchens, and for good reason too.

What is ground beef?

Ground beef is chopped-up beef that only comes from primal cuts and trimmings. It’s often called hamburger because of the juicy burgers we all love.

However, if you asked a butcher or meat aficionado, they’ll say that technically there’s a difference between hamburger and ground beef. All ground beef can only be made using meat, trimmings and fat from primal cuts (there’s no additional fat added), but hamburger can add fat to reach the appropriate fat content, if desired.

Dr. Pepper Slow Cooker Pot Roast

This Dr. Pepper Slow Cooker Pot Roast is an easy to make roast. It’s packed full of flavors and is incredibly tender.

Sometimes I find recipes online that sound so unique that I just have to try them. This Dr. Pepper Slow Cooker Pot Roast is one of those recipes.

I was very skeptical about cooking beef in Dr. Pepper, but it made an incredibly tender roast. If you want to try something new, this recipe is for you.

Why make a beef roast with Dr. Pepper?

We’ve talked a lot about how to cook beef roast.

The secret to a good roast is to take a tougher cut of meat, braise it in liquid, and cook it long enough at low temperatures so that the fibers in the meat relax. This makes it the most amazing, succulent, melt-in-your-mouth meal ever.

In this recipe, we’re using Dr. Pepper as the liquid. The acid in the soda helps break down the tough tissues in the roast making it even more tender as it cooks. It also has a small amount of sweetness, so it gives the roast a very unique flavor. Even if you’re not a fan of Dr. Pepper, I think you’ll like this roast.

Making hay and feeding hay to our cattle

Hey! Let’s talk about hay. On our farm, we are constantly working with hay — either making hay or feeding hay. We start making hay in late spring and finish in early fall. We then feed the hay from late fall through spring. Quality hay is essential to raising healthy cattle and quality grass fed beef.

Hey friends! Have you ever thought about hay? We do. A lot.

On our farm, we are constantly working with hay — either making or feeding it. We start making hay in late spring and finish in early fall. We then feed it from late fall through spring. Without quality hay, you can’t have quality beef.

What is hay?

Hay is dried grass. It is used to feed animals.

On average, one cow will eat five bales during a typical winter. A typical bale weighs about 600 lbs. That means we make a lot of hay so that our cattle have plenty to eat year-round.

Beef Brisket Slow Cooker

Beef brisket can’t be rushed. It’s known as being a tougher cut of meat so if you don’t cook it low-and-slow, you’ll likely be disappointed. That’s why we like this beef brisket slow cooker recipe. You can set-it-and-forget it and your slow cooker does all of the work for you.

Do you remember the country song by Alabama that says, “I’m in a hurry to get things done, I just rush & rush until life’s no fun.” If that’s your personal theme song, you may have a tough time making a good beef brisket.

Marinade for Steak or Dry Rub? Which is Best?

When you’re cooking a steak, do you prefer a dry rub or marinade for steak? Both are great options, but they’re very different. Let’s discuss when to use each one and what results to expect.

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What’s the best? A dry rub or marinade for steak?

Some beef aficionados have a very adamant answer to this question. They’ll quickly say that a marinade for steak is best, while others say that a dry rub is the way to go. And then there’s another group of people that are secretly wondering, “Is there really a difference between the two?”

There is a difference between the two, but it’s important to know that both rubs and marinade for steak are good choices. Both options enhance the flavor of beef. We usually gravitate towards rubs (we’ll explain why), but there are times that marinades are better. Here’s what you should know about marinades and rubs:

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