The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and it is good to be prepared to celebrate the national holiday with these three grass-fed beef recipes that represent a few different nationalities of the United States.
2. Celebrate Freedom
United States of America - Est. 1776
Often referred to as a melting pot, America is a country full of
different cultures. We may have our differences, but we all come
together on Independence Day to celebrate our freedom.
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Chisholm Trail Grass-fed Beef compiled a few recipes from
different American cultures for your family to try this July Fourth.
Enjoy!
3. Chili-Beef Skewers
Ingredients
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8 wooden skewers
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp grated orange zest
1 tsp sriracha
1 tsp Asian fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 lb Longhorn sirloin, cut into 1/8 inch strips
1 each red, green and yellow bell peppers,
cored, seeded and cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces
Vegetable oil cooking spray
For the Skewers:
1/2 cup low fat mayonnaise
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp Asian fish sauce
For the Dipping Sauce:
4. Chili-Beef Skewers
Directions
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1. Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes.
2. Puree cilantro, garlic, soy sauce, orange zest, sriracha, fish sauce and
sugar in food processor.
3. Transfer marinade to resealable plastic bag; add beef.
4. Seal bag, toss and set aside for up to 30 minutes.
5. Combine dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
5. Chili-Beef Skewers
Directions
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6. Thread three pieces of pepper and two beef strips on each skewer,
alternating beef and peppers.
7. Coat grill rack with cooking spray; turn heat to high.
8. Cook until meat is no longer pink; around three minutes.
9. Serve alongside the dipping sauce.
6. Skirt Steak Salad
Ingredients
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1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1/4 tsp salt
For the Vinaigrette:
2 medium onions, sliced 3/4 inch thick
2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 lb Longhorn skirt steak
5 ounces arugula
For the Salad:
7. Skirt Steak Salad
Directions
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1. Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients; set aside.
2. Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over moderately high heat.
3. Toss onions with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
4. Cut steak into 4 pieces and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4
tsp pepper.
5. Grill steak and onions, covered, turning once for 6 to 8 minutes total.
8. Skirt Steak Salad
Directions
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6. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let stand while onions continue to
cook.
7. Remove onions when charred and tender.
8. Toss arugula and onions with some of the dressing.
9. Slice steak and serve with arugula salad, drizzled with extra dressing to
taste.
10. Grass-fed Sliders
Directions
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1. Heat up grill to medium-high heat.
2. Form the ground beef into 2-ounce square patties and season both sides
with salt and pepper.
3. For a medium-well burger, cook the burgers for 4 minutes, then flip and
cook for an additional 4 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches
160 degrees.
4. Remove the burgers from the heat and add cheese if desired. Allow
burgers to rest while preparing the buns.