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 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.

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:

Do you want to get dinner ready quickly? Here are four fast and easy ways to defrost meat safely. Learn how to defrost ground beef and thaw steak fast.

Let’s talk about defrosting meat. This isn’t a very glamorous topic, but it’s an essential nuts-and-bolts topic that every home cook needs to know. If you’ve ever had questions like how to defrost ground beef, how to thaw steak fast, or can you thaw and re-freeze meat, this post is for you. 

One of the big benefits of buying beef in bulk from a farmer is having a freezer stocked with ground beef, well marbled steaks, and roasts. If you know how to thaw and defrost meat quickly, it makes it even easier to throw together a quick weeknight meal. 

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Ever wondered what to give home cooks who have everything? It can be hard to find gifts for cooks since you’re looking for something practical and personal.

We’ve pulled together a handful of our favorite gifts for cooks. These ideas cover the gamut — from gifts for grillers to meat gifts for carnivores. Whether you’re looking for a gift for a cook that likes to cook beef or just eat it, we hope these ideas help!

Learn the difference between stew meat and kabob meat, and when to use each in recipes.

When you buy a beef from us, two of the many cuts you get are stew meat and kabob meat.

When you look at each package, the cuts look very similar. Once you get past their appearance and take off the packaging , you find some wonderful pre-cut chunks of meat. And when you look even deeper into where the cuts are from on the steer, you’ll realize there’s an even bigger difference between the two beef cuts.