​As July kicks off camping season, we thought we’d share a campfire-ready, meat-heavy recipe that’s both delicious and filled with enough protein to keep your energy up during all that daytime adventuring.
 
This recipe can be made ahead of time and packed away, then quickly grilled in tin foil for a delicious, easy, no-mess meal by the campfire.
 
BBQ-Ready, Bacon-Wrapped Meat Bombs

​What’s the difference between an average host/hostess and a “Hostess With the Most-est?” Well, to earn the latter title, one must be prepared, creative and pleasantly relaxed while hosting. In other words, really great hosts and hostesses find ways to simplify the hosting routine so they can attend to their guests rather than slave away in the kitchen all day and get overwhelmed with the details.
 
One way to do this is to find creative ways for your guests to help themselves. When guests are able to help themselves, they are relaxed, they can serve themselves and pick their portion size, accommodate their own tastes and dietary needs, and save the host time on serving up food.
 
Traditionally, people often do this without even knowing it by setting up a hamburger station, buffet or potluck. But for the host or hostess looking for a more creative idea, why not try a Gourmet Hot Dog Bar?
 
Setting up a hot dog station is a fun way to let your guests serve themselves and free up more time for the host or hostess to enjoy their company. Setting up the hot dog bar is easy! Just raid your kitchen or local dollar store for condiments and toppings, buy a couple packs of Steakhouse Elite all-beef hot dogs (because, a good host knows the best, all-beef dogs makes guests happy!), and let your guests be the chef!
 
You can let your guests’ creativity flow, or you can opt to guide them with recipe cards for flavor combinations like these:

​When you create a hot dog station, your guests will come up with 1000's of varieties of custom dog deliciousness, making it a party win! Your guests will have a great time talking about, and sampling, their favorite combinations and you can sit back and play host! And, when you use quality all-beef hot dogs like the ones from Steakhouse Elite, your guests will feel spoiled from first bite, all the way to the last dog standing!

​First, there was the Mega Meatball, a baseball-sized meatball topped with mozzarella and marinara, so large it served as the main course. Made with the rich, velvety flavor of Steakhouse Elite ground beef, only a quality beef like this could hold up to the density and flavor of a meatball this large. 
 
But we’ve moved on…
 
Summer’s here and we are interested in something a little hotter, a little spicier, maybe something Mexican-inspired.  So, here it is…the Titanic Taco! Because, well, we’re addicted to tacos and the only beef that can hold it’s own in this much quantity is Steakhouse Elite! 

​Trying to find the right footing around your BBQ can be tricky. But The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television® has a few tips for working around the grill to ensure the most perfectly-cooked, juiciest burger around. And, because we are self-proclaimed “burger addicts” and make the most flavorful, Kobe-crafted beef patty around, they invited us to join Chef Ralph Pagano to share our knowledge of how to cook the perfect hamburger.

So, what does it take to make the perfect burger for that Father’s Day, graduation party or summer BBQ? Well, we’re not ready to give away all the secrets, but you can be sure it starts with the finest quality beef patty around to create a better burger that’s full of robust taste and perfect texture. 

For all the grilling newbies, the rest is simple if you just avoid three simple mistakes people make when grilling burgers (psst…we’re not going to tell you though, you’ll have to watch). 

So, if you are wondering whether to bring the burger to room temperature before grilling, whether or not to press it, or how long you should let it rest after grilling, tune into Balancing Act on Lifetime Television® Wednesday, June 7th and June 14th at 7:30 EST/PST (6:30CT, 5:30MST) or follow our Facebook page to view the segment after it airs.

Happy Grilling Month, burger lovers! 

Is all meat created equal?
 
If you ask us, the answer is a hard “no.” Flavor, texture, heritage and diet determine the taste and health of beef…and it can vary drastically!
 
Cornering the market in the velvety, luscious flavor and taste of our Kobe-crafted beef products, we wanted to take what we know about crafting beef and offer a revolutionary grass-fed product that still is robust in flavor, but offers the health benefits of grass-fed beef.
 
Better for you, and still very tasty, our grass-fed product is “better beef;” allowing you to feel good about selecting a ground beef product that is lower in fat and calories, contains no added antibiotics or hormones, and comes from cattle raised humanly on US pastures.
 
But for those who are less versed on the differences between grass-fed products and standard meat production, we wanted to take a moment to answer the most common questions we get asked about grass-fed beef by Steakhouse Elite.

What qualifies Steakhouse Elite grass-fed beef as grass-fed?
 
Our cattle are born and raised on US pastures, and completely pasture-fed. This type of feeding is considered more conventional and natural. We guarantee quality beef with no added antibiotics or hormones.

What’s the difference between grass-fed and organic beef?
 
Organic beef in large part refers to whether the food source of the cattle is “organic”. It has to do with the type of pasture the cattle are raised on, as well as the cattle themselves. It requires a different process of certifying that the pasture itself is “organic.”
 
Grass-fed refers to the treatment of the cattle and their diet. Our cows are born and humanely raised on US pasture, freely grazing throughout their lifetime. They are never given growth hormones or antibiotics.

What are some of the health benefits of grass-fed beef?
 
Because grass-fed cattle are pasture fed and free of growth hormones, the beef contains more heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidant vitamins (such as Vitamin E and B6).
 
It is important to know that lean beef of any kind can be part of a healthy diet, providing the body with protein, nutrients and satiety when portion size and healthy eating habits are applied. 

But does it taste like regular beef?
 
No doubt, grass-fed beef has a leaner texture and distinct flavor. We’ve have taken our generations of experience in the cattle business crafting beef to create a grass-fed option that is rich and buttery in flavor, unlike any other grass-fed beef on the market. We believe that quality beef should have highest standards of production, taste and food safety, so our customers can feel good about what they are feeding to their family.
 
There are a variety of ways that beef can be raised, fed, treated, processed and crafted. We wanted to offer an option for consumers looking for the health benefits and social consciousness of a grass-fed product that still has the bold and distinct flavor of our crafted beef. We are excited to add to our offerings a “better beef,” both in flavor and health.

​Kiss this, it’s Irish, and delicious too!
 
If the St. Patrick’s Day holiday has left you with more corned beef than you know what to do with, we’ve got a simple recipe to turn that corned beef into our favorite thing in the world: a burger!
 
This loaded burger only has a few ingredients, but when made with our Kobe-crafted Steakhouse Elite ground beef, you get a burger that’s full of flavor and texture, enhanced by the bitterness of the corned beef.
 
Corned beef, when combined with Steakhouse Elite ground beef, creates a succulent, rich burger with a punch of flavor. Mix up you burger routine into something distinctive and bold this March!

​Weight and nutrition-related New Year’s Resolutions are among the most common for 2017—or any year for that matter. However, only about 8 percent of people who make resolutions will actually achieve them.
 
If this goal has been on the top of your list this year, we would like to suggest some ways you can stay on track and help yourself be healthier in 2017.
 
One way to do this is by adding lean beef to your diet. Did you know that a serving of 80% ground beef has 213 calories? That’s about the same as two slices of bacon, a tablespoon of mayo, a whole bagel or a pint of beer. This is important because many people find that for this amount of calories, they are left feeling satisfied, have fewer cravings, are hungry less often and are less likely to snack.
 
Add to the nutrition aspect of ground beef the fact that you can opt for grass-fed beef and you have a satisfying and feel-good way to tackle your New Year’s Resolution.
 
Now that you know you can have your beef and eat it too, here are few other ways to keep those resolutions and make your way towards a healthier and more fulfilling life:

How to Maintain Your Nutrition and Health Resolutions:
 

1. Make a goal. It’s nearly impossible to stick to a goal if you don’t get specific in making one. Good goals are achievable, practical and easy to measure, so be sure to make a goal that fits all these criteria.
2. Measure your progress. Measuring your progress allows you to “check in” on how you are doing and tells your brain to get more serious about your resolution. It also helps you reel it in and check yourself so sticking to your plans is easier.
3. Don’t give up. It is not uncommon to see little progress in the beginning or to plateau in progress somewhere along the way. It’s these moments that are the easiest times to give up. Be patient, major changes take time.
4. Say it out loud. One way to hold yourself accountable is to share your goal with friends and family. The more people you verbally commit your goal to, the less likely you are to de-commit.

 
While many people enter the New Year with good intentions, it’s easy to fall short if you don’t make wise decisions on how to accomplish your health and nutrition goals. Being realistic, measuring your progress, holding on during the tough times, enlisting the help of others and finding a way to incorporate protein-rich and satisfying foods to your diet are a few ways that you can conquer those resolutions.

Contrary to popular belief, the meatball is not an Italian dish at all; it’s actually American. Dense, round and packed with breadcrumbs, herbs and cheese, it’s a common American favorite.
 
But at Steakhouse Elite, we like to do things, well, a little bigger and a little better! So, we’ve elevated this recipe for meatballs to entirely new level, with giant meatball Parmesan made in with the velvety, Kobe-crafted texture of Steakhouse Elite ground beef.
 
But before you race to pull out that brick of ground beef sitting in your fridge, we warn against using just any ground beef for this recipe. The size of the meatball without the delicious marbling of our ground beef would leave this humongous beef ball too dense, or falling part, and lacking flavor. But when you use quality beef, culinary creations like this are possible, allowing you to have the biggest, most succulent American meatball around.

​GO BIG or GO HOME with this recipe for Giant #Meatball Parm! Mix in a bowl: 1lb #steakhouseelite beef, 14oz pork #sausage, 1/3C breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1 clove garlic, 2t tomato paste, 1T parsley, 1/2t salt, & 1/4C Parmesan. Mold into giant #meatballs about the size of your fist. Bake at 350 for 45-55 minutes, drain and top with #marinara & #mozzarella and bake until cheese is melted. #yumdude #biggerisbetter #foodporn #kobecraftedbeef #dinnerideas #quickmeals #weeknightdinners #easymeals #weeknightcooking #keto #lowcarb
 
GO BIG or GO HOME with this recipe for Giant #Meatball Parm! Mix in a bowl: 1lb #steakhouseelite beef, 14oz pork #sausage, 1/3C breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1 clove garlic, 2t tomato paste, 1T parsley, 1/2t salt, & 1/4C Parmesan. Mold into giant #meatballs about the size of your fist. Bake at 350 for 45-55 minutes, drain and top with #marinara & #mozzarella and bake until cheese is melted. (Warning: before you pull out a brick of any ol' ground beef, remember the size of this meatball requires the best beef around to keep it from being too dense, flavorless or falling apart. Only Steakhouse Elite beef allows for culinary creations like this, allowing you to have the biggest, most succulent meatball around!)

Dorothy Day once said, “Food for the body is not enough. There must bee food for the soul.”
 
Well, Dorothy, we couldn’t agree more. Our whole brand is about savoring, enjoying and warming the soul with food that tastes and feels good. And, there is simply no better time than in the brisk nights of fall and winter to enjoy savory, soulful classics like meatloaf, lasagna and spaghetti.
 
While most of us don’t need a cookbook or recipe for these savory favorites, it’s nice to try some variations on these recipes that are a nice change for the palette but easy enough to make. So, that’s why this month we are featuring our Savory Bolognese Sauce made with our fantastic, flavorful Steakhouse Elite Wagyu beef. This dish is a nice twist on the classic spaghetti and meatballs, with a flavor kick thanks to the reach, marbled flavor of Steakhouse Elite beef.