When it comes to side dishes, cabbage doesn’t carry the same panache as bacon wrapped grilled asparagus, or sweet corn on the cob but cabbage has been a staple food item in the human diet since Antiquity (like 3000+ years ago). Cabbage is a brassica and is closely related to Brussel sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower. It is a very densely leaved vegetable and it is not a vegetable that people seem to get excited about in general, except for sauerkraut and kimchi. Up until I saw the video below, I was the same way… corned beef and sauerkraut was our “go-to” St Paddy’s Day meal. Well, have I go ..read more

How did we get to the piping hot bowl of chili that has turned into one of the most iconic dishes in the United States of America?? We’re going to take a little deeper look and follow 3 possible theories. The most disturbing theory is an early account written by well know Spanish Conquistador, Bernal Diaz de Castillo, in the mid-1500’s. He wrote of Aztec Cannibals stewing conquistadors with peppers, tomatoes and spices. True? There’s no way to know for sure, but given the “spicy” relationship between first people and conquistadors…I’d bet the whole pot on “true,” – if I were a betting ma ..read more

Print Sweet Potato Casserole A holiday favorite side dish! Course Dessert, Side Dish Cuisine American Keyword casserole, holiday dish, side dish, sweet potato Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Cook Time 35 minutes minutes Total Time 45 minutes minutes Servings 12 people Equipment 9 x 13 Baking Dish Ingredients Sweet Potato Filling 2 40oz Cans Yams drained 1 cup Sugar 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 2 large Eggs 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted Streusel Topping 1 cup Light Brown Sugar packed 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour 1 cup Pecans medium chopped 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted Instructions Pre ..read more

Roasts seem to have fallen out of vogue with many beef lovers. While we expect brisket to be a perennial favorite for decades to come, the competitive BBQ rage that existed in recent times seems to be waining a bit. People are discovering other cuts of beef that lend themselves well to the low and slow style of cooking that is perfect for connective tissue rich cuts like the brisket. The term “low & slow” has become synonymous with, if not cliche, BBQ cooking. It is our belief that to truly understand “low and slow” one needs to take a little deeper look at the physics behind the cooking ..read more

A GUEST POST BY: BRAD KRAUSE (selfcaring.info) There is an unfortunate misconception that everything you do for your health will cost you a significant amount of time and money. It won’t. Today’s tips can help you save money while you take better care of yourself. Plus, if you’re looking to increase your income, we also offer a bit of advice on how to monetize your healthy habits. Cook healthy meals at home. Cooking healthy meals at home can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little planning and creativity, you can whip up delicious and nutritious meals that the whole ..read more

With so much debate around grain-fed vs. grass-fed beef, you might be curious to know the difference between the two. Well, both steak types have their own features. Some people believe that grain-fed steak is much more richly flavored, marbled, and juicy. Grass-fed steak lovers, however, believe that grass-fed steak has a ‘gamier’ taste and consists of healthy acids.  Below, we will talk about the difference between Grass Fed vs. Grain Fed steak! It will help you understand what sets these steaks apart.  Taste The food that the cattle eat significantly influences the composition of ..read more

After a long tiring day at work, a delicious dinner sounds so good! However, you may be confused about what to cook. Well, you can never go wrong with grilled beef steaks, enhanced with Nebraska Star® Beef’s Signature® Seasonings and rubs.   You can cook a grilled beef steak that is tender, juicy, and flavorful. Make sure to grill it to caramelized perfection for a satisfying and delicious steak dinner. And do you know the best part? It is a meal that you can easily prepare yourself! Therefore, say hello to the best beef steak recipe! It will help you ace grilled steaks with perfection ev ..read more

Regardless of which part of the world you travel to, nothing feels more comforting than a homemade meal seasoned with the Signature® seasoning and rubs from Nebraska Star® Beef. For instance, homemade beef jerky is a soul-satisfying food for many!  Talking about beef jerky, it is easy to prepare and does not require any special equipment or cooking techniques apart from baking sheets, a standard oven, and wire racks. However, the homemade jerky is often not as tender as the store-bought kind. It can be because commercial producers often use special equipment and preservatives to introduce ..read more

With the holiday season approaching, it is time to sharpen up those culinary skills! It can be challenging to always make delicious dishes that impress your friends and family. That is why you need Nebraska Star Beef Signature® Seasoning in your pantry to help elevate your cooking skills and knock out some amazing dishes. You can buy the best seasonings and rubs from Nebraska Star Beef.  Below, we have listed the top three tips for cooking with the best beef dry rubs!  1. Applying the rub: Pat the Nebraska Star Beef steak, roast, etc., dry before seasoning it with the rubs. Now, appl ..read more

Print Better than Your Mom’s Meatloaf Course Main Course Cuisine American Keyword beef, Comfort, dinner, easy, Fall, ground beef, meatloaf, Winter Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Resting Time 20 minutes Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 Author Steve Johnson Equipment Large Mixing Bowl Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer Standard Loaf Pan Small Sauce Pan Meat Thermometer Ingredients 2 lbs Nebraska Star Beef® 90/10 Prestige® Ground Beef 1 cup "Panko" Bread Crumbs 1/4 cup Cream Cheese cold 1/4 cup Lard cold 1 medium Onion finely chopped 2 small Carrots finely chopped 4-5 cloves G ..read more