​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!

Ingredients:
 
1 pound Steakhouse Elite Kobe-Crafted or Grassfed ground beef
4 – 12” tortillas
 
Taco Seasoning:
 
1/4t garlic powder
1/4t onion powder
1/4t oregano (dried)
1t black pepper
1T chili powder
1/2t paprika
1t salt
1t cumin
1/2c water
 
Toppings (optional):
 
Lettuce
Tomatoes (diced)
Cheese
Onion
Cilantro
Sour cream
Salsa
 
Instructions:
 
Prep the taco shells: Heat oven to 375. Lay tortillas directly over 2-3 rungs of the rack, allowing the ends to fall through the rack to create a “U” taco shell shape. If tortillas are too stiff, microwave for a few seconds or toss them over high heat in a pan with a shallow amount of oil. Bake until tortilla holds its shape (about five minutes), then remove from oven and allow to cool.
 
Prep the taco seasoning: In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, black pepper, chili powder, paprika, salt and cumin. Set aside.
 
Brown the beef: In a large skillet, brown Steakhouse Elite beef. Drain if needed or desired (note:  Steakhouse Elite Grassfed product is so lean, this step may not be required). Add seasoning mix and half a cup of water. Stir together and let simmer for five minutes.
 
Make the taco: Layer meat inside of large taco shell and top with desired toppings.

That’s all it takes to make one “mega” delicious taco! When you use a premium quality beef like Steakhouse Elite Grassfed beef, you end up with a succulent, flavorful taco that’s never too greasy or lacking in texture and complexity.