Category: beef

Whacky Doodle Ground Beef

Years ago, I made a terrible mistake. I froze 10 pounds of ground beef. That big block of frozen burger languished in the freezer for years. What was I thinking? I should have browned it first and then frozen it in usable portions. But browning beef can be so messy. Lesson learned. A few weeks…


The Ultimate Guide to Chicago’s Italian Beef

By Nick Kindelsperger From Chicago Tribune Chicago–At last, the Italian beef is having a moment. While deep-dish and Chicago-style hot dogs long ago achieved national fame, the Italian beef was one of those dishes with only limited appeal outside of Chicagoland. But now publications like The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times suddenly…


The Many Benefits of Grass-Fed Meat | Eat Better

When you buy beef, if you have visions of the meat coming from cattle that have grazed on pasture, it’s time for a reality check. Farms today aren’t like what our great-grandparents had. Most cattle in the United States are fattened on grain and soy. They live in confined conditions in feedlots or factory farms…


Beef Stew with Carrots & Potatoes

View the print-ready version of this recipe. With over 4,000 5-star reviews, this classic French beef stew is the all-time most popular recipe on my website. It is the ultimate cold weather comfort food. Chunks of well-marbled beef are seared in a hot pan, then gently braised with garlic and onions in a rich wine-based…


Meta Stops China-Based Influence Operation

Vice President Kamala Harris is in Japan, as tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific. Democrats and Republicans are sounding fresh alarms over China. We look into a letter sent to the president’s desk from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Facebook is taking down over 80 accounts from China. New details say…


Despite Robust Output in 2022, Beef Prices Expected to Rise in Coming Years

Consumers can expect to pay more for beef at the supermarket, as prices are expected to increase heading into 2023 amid rising feed costs and intensifying drought conditions in key producing areas, which are resulting in tighter supplies.  In August, beef and veal prices climbed 2.5 percent year over year, according to the Bureau of…


This Homemade Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry Is Take-Out Worthy

Make no mistake, weeknight cooking challenges everyone. To reduce stress, and the temptation for take-out burgers and fries, I stock ground beef and turkey in the freezer, onions and garlic on the counter, and rice noodles, interesting sauces and marinades in the pantry. The fridge usually boasts a member of the cabbage family, a bag…


Texas Slim: From Fake Meat to Edible Insects, Truth Behind the War on Beef

Where’s the beef? It’s disappearing from the American table and being replaced by fake meat from a lab and edible insects. So what lies behind this global food industry shift and how does it affect your health and the American rancher? Cattleman Texas Slim, a sixth-generation Texan, founder of the Beef Initiative, podcaster, and food…


PREMIERING 4 PM ET: Texas Slim: From Fake Meat to Edible Insects, Truth Behind The War on Beef

Where’s the beef? It’s disappearing from the American table, and being replaced by fake meat from a lab and edible insects. So what lies behind this global food industry shift and how does it affect your health and the American rancher? Cattleman Texas Slim, a sixth generation Texan, founder of the Beef Initiative, podcaster, and…


NTD News Today Full Broadcast (August 30)

A hearing coming up, on former President Trump’s request for a neutral person to review materials the FBI took from his home. But does news from the Justice Department undercut his request? The Biden administration wants to forgive billions of dollars of student loan debt. But it’s not clear yet who exactly is going to…