Kentucky Beef Council
176 Pasadena Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
P: 859-278-0899
F: 859-260-2060
  

Summer Grilling Sensations

FEATURED RECIPE

Ah yes, it's that time of year again! Time to fire up the grill and taste the savory sensations of beef grilled to perfection. There are so many advantages to grilling- it requires simple preparation, you can prepare a whole meal on it, and it's easy clean up. This recipe of Steak and Potato Kabobs is a great recipe that does just that! So get grilling!

Shopping List: Boneless beef top sirloin steak, all-purpose potatoes, medium yellow or zucchini squash, steak sauce, garlic

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May is Hamburger Month!
Ground Beef is the #1 cut of beef grilled during summer grilling season! Celebrate by trying this Lean Mean Cheeseburger recipe!!


For more great summer grilling tips, click here!


Funded by the Beef Checkoff Program


May is Beef Month!
This May celebrate National Beef Month and National Hamburger Month by taking another look at the essential nutrients and protein power provided in beef, a traditional favorite with many consumers not only during the approaching summer season, but year-round, too!

Interesting facts about beef's nutritional punch
29 Ways to Love Lean Beef
Grilling Tips
Grill Talk


Try this grilling recipe that is featured on the Land of Lean Beef Get Grillin' Media Tour!

Grilled Peppery Top Round Steak with Parmesan Asparagus







Moroccan-Style Beef Kabobs with Spiced Bulgur








In celebration to Beef Month, the Kentucky Beef Council is giving away pedometers for the first 200 people to answer the trivia question correctly! Send  your answer and address information to wbrown@kycattle.org subject line: Beef Month Contest to receive your prize.


Q: What is the top favorite cut for grilling?
A: a. steaks
    b. ground beef
    c. kabobs
    d. roasts



Feature Cut of the Month: Beef Top Sirloin Steak

What is Beef Top Sirloin Steak?
The top sirloin steak comes from the loin/sirloin and may also be known as a boneless sirloin steak or a butt steak. Whenever you want to score with beef this is your steak. It is a family-size steak that offers lean, well-flavored, moderately tender cut of beef at an affordable everyday price.

Preparation and Cooking Information:
A one pound steak will yield 3-1/2 to 4 (3-ounce) cooked, trimmed servings. It is juicy and delicious by itself and outstanding with almost any marinade, rub or sauce.

Uses for Top Sirloin:
It is very versatile in that it can be grilled, broiled or skillet-cooked, then carved and served as is or use in pasta dishes, salads and sandwiches. It is ideal for cutting into strips for a quick stir-fry or into pieces for kabobs.

Try out these easy to please Top Sirloin Steak recipes:
Beef Steak and Potato Kabobs
Beef Stir-Fry with Couscous
Sirloin with Sugar Snap Pea and Pasta Salad with Gremolata Dressing
Sweet & Spicy Petite Sirloin Steaks with Vegetable Barley Risotto



"Discover the Power of Protein in the Land of Lean Beef"

Protein equals satisfaction. According to a 2007 Journal of Nutrition study, protein provides more satiety than carbohydrates and fat. Eating a moderately high-protein diet can curb hunger and the body's desire to eat. Protein even helps you maintain weight while you are asleep! Animal Proteins like lean beef are complete high-quality proteins that contain all the essential amino acids, or "building blocks," the body needs to grow, build, and maintain muscle mass.  It is recommended that  a person eat at least four ounces of a high-quality protein at each meal to help maintain muscle mass, and provide energy to lead an active lifestyle.

Tips on how to get lean with protein:  Based on 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid.

  • Wake-up Call: start the day with scrambled eggs in a whole grain pita with vegetables and order a nonfat latte to add a protein boost to your caffeine fix.

  • Maximized Mid-Day Munchies: Pack beef jerky for a protein-powered treat, add low fat cheese to apple slices, or snack on cottage cheese for a complete protein pick-me-up.

  • Lean Lunches: Add more protein to any salad with a hardboiled egg or lean beef, or enjoy an open faced lean roast beef sandwich.

  • Satisfying Suppers: Add lean ground beef to chili or other soups to spick up the protein power. Don't forget sliced lean steak in your stir-fry for more protein sizzle.

 

 Confident Cooking with Beef!

 

For a copy of Confident Cooking with Beef, send a $0.58 stamped, standard, self-addressed envelope to: 

  KY Beef Council
Attn: Confident Cooking with Beef
176 Pasadena Drive Lexington, KY 40503.

   

Kentucky Beef Council
176 Pasadena Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
P: 859-278-0899 / F: 859-260-2060

The Beef Council receives its funding from the "checkoff" dollars of Kentucky’s beef producers. Those dollars are invested in research, promotion, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communication, all with the purpose of strengthening demand for beef and veal in both domestic and foreign markets. © 2006 Kentucky Beef Council. All rights reserved.

 
The Beef Council receives its funding from the "checkoff" dollars of Kentucky’s beef producers. Those dollars are invested in research, promotion, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communication, all with the purpose of strengthening demand for beef and veal in both domestic and foreign markets. © 2008 Kentucky Beef Council. All rights reserved.