Updates from Oklahoma
Oklahoma Beef Council| 4/22/2021
Chef Acheson Recipes with Videos
James Beard Award winner, restauranter, and author Chef Hugh Acheson partnered with the experts at the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. brand to showcase beef with two delicious recipes sure to kick off grilling season with a sizzle.
Beef raised by Oklahoma Families
Raising beef is a complex process, but throughout the entire journey, one thing remains constant – the shared commitment to raising cattle in a safe, humane and environmentally sustainable way by using the latest technology and resources.
Sustainable Beef in Oklahoma
Today beef is produced using fewer resources than ever before. But conservation is never complete; ranchers work hard to feed a growing population, while, at the same time, reduce water use, care for the land, and protect the environment.
Athenian Meatloaf with cocumber-Yogurt sauce
The Athenian Meatloaf with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce is a twist on a household dinner staple that fits perfectly into the wildly popular Mediterranean diet. Paired with Greek yogurt and vegetables, this meal defies expectations and is budget-friendly.
Steak, Green Bean and Tomato Salad
The steak, green beans and tomato in this recipe are stir-fried and combined with spinach. Fresh, colorful and fun to eat. This Beef. It's What's For Dinner. recipe is certified by the American Heart Association®.
Sweet & Sloppy Joes
This is a kid-friendly recipe with a great name. Sweet bell peppers give it the sweet, and, the sloppy, well, that's the whole sandwich. Who doesn't like to bite into a Sloppy Joe? This Beef. It's What's For Dinner. recipe is certified by the American Heart Association®.
Classic Holiday Dinners
Make your dinner a celebration to look forward to this holiday season. For Hanukkah or Christmas dinner, stick with delicious classics like Prime Rib, Beef Wellington or a savory Brisket.
BRUSSELS SPROUTs CHOPPED SALAD
Looking for a fresh new way to serve leftover steak or roast? Just add Brussels sprouts, pear, celery, cheese and cranberries for a salad that's delicious year round.
Beef and Spinach Breakfast Sandwich
A great way to use leftover steak or roast! This recipe combines beef, egg and spinach on a thin sandwich roll.
"Beef Mas"
If putting a Prime Rib Roast at the center of the dinner table isn’t enough holiday cheer for you, be sure to check out the latest spin on the Beef Drool Log, “’Twas The Night Before Beefmas,” which features a beefy Christmas Eve tale inspired by a true love of beef.
Best. School Lunch. EVER!
It's back-to-school time! Use these simple, nutritious, tasty recipes to make sure your kids bring their favorites to school every day.
How to Batch Cook Beef
This quick guide walks you through how to cook a roast in the slow cooker for delicious shredded beef you can use all week long or by following simple steps, you can be set with steak for days.
Beefy Breakfasts
There’s something comforting and satisfying about a hot breakfast! Not to mention, eating a protein-rich breakfast keeps you feeling full, longer, which may result in less snacking throughout the day.
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Steak Swaps
Beef Pot Roast Four Ways
AFTER WORK POT ROAST
After a long day at work, treat yourself to an easy—and nutritious—feast. Beef is a prime source of zinc, so this Pot Roast will help keep your immune system going strong.
Cuban Crispy Beef
A few simple ingredients can take leftover Pot Roast to the next level. Traditionally known as Vaca Frita, sautéed beef with bell pepper, onion and lime juice, commonly served with rice and black beans. Delicious!
Roast & Sweet Potato Hash
The perfect way to give leftover steak or roast new life, this hash is made with sweet potatoes and taco seasoning.
BBQ Shredded Beef
Add barbecue sauce and garlic for a tangy spin on shredded beef Shoulder Roast. Serve on Kaiser rolls for sandwiches that everyone will love for lunch or dinner.
Prep Ahead Ground Beef
Beef & Veggie Fried Rice
Give leftover rice new life with seasoned Ground Beef and sautéed peas and peppers.
Beef & Asparagus Pasta Toss
Classic steakhouse flavors in an easy pasta bowl! Ground Beef and asparagus are tossed with pasta and parmesan cheese for a quick dinner.
Beef Nachos
What's a party without nachos? Top crunchy tortilla chips with Mexican-style beef sausage and your other favorites.
Cheeseburger Mac
Ground Beef served with macaroni noodles and a cheesy sauce. A favorite for kids and adults alike.
Cooking Three Meals with Ground Beef in 45 Minutes
Most of us have been in the same position on Sunday evening when you’re trying to get ahead for the week. You gear up to go grocery shopping . . . but have no clue where to start. You surf the web for recipe inspiration, but aren’t confident your family will like what you find. Or after work on Monday afternoon stressing because you haven’t gone to the store, let alone thought about what meals to make this week.
What if we told you how to prepare 3 weeknight dinners in 45 minutes? AND for less than $50?
The secret is batch cooking. That’s right, the new “thing” that’s become popular alongside meal prepping. The truth of it is, batch cooking is more than a buzz word, and we’re about to show you how we found out.
At Home Activities for Children
Virtual Farm and Ranch Tours
Take a virtual reality tour of farms and ranches across the United States to see how America's beef farmers and ranchers raise cattle to produce high-quality beef.
Education activities from the American Farm Bureau Federation
Download free activity resources and lesson plans about agriculture and links to more agricultural education materials.
Ag in the Classroom Activities
Download learning activities on Beef Cattle for all ages from Oklahoma Agriculture in the Classroom.
Farm to Gym Workout
Raising beef is no easy task. That's why farmers and ranchers utilize beef's nutrients as fuel to power through each day's tough workload.