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Tailgating Treasures

The biggest games of the year deserve the best recipes. Whether the tailgate is in the parking lot, backyard, or home kitchen you'll be the MVP with these great tailgating recipes.

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So Long Leftovers

Don’t leave those leftovers behind – turn them into something tasty and satisfying

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More Soup (or Stew) for You!

We’ve got some steaming hot recipes perfect for those chilly evenings when you just need something cozy and comforting!

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30 Minutes or Less

With a few common ingredients and a little kitchen know-how, you've got a nutritious meal on the table in 30 minutes or less. Try these recipes when time is tight.

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Raising Kentucky Beef

Cattle farming is a long-standing Kentucky tradition dating back to the 1700s. Today, Kentucky is home to more than 32,000 cattle farmers raising 2.1 million cattle and calves. Raising beef is a complex process, but throughout the entire journey, one thing remains constant – the shared commitment Kentucky’s cattle producers have in raising cattle in a safe, humane and environmentally sustainable way. Kentucky's farm families work day in and day out to provide your family nutrient rich, delicious beef products for all of life's occasions.

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Hall Family

Hallstead farms

Reid and Amanda Hall, along with their children Charli and Owen, own and operate Hallstead Farms and Meats in Georgetown, KY, where they raise cattle, hay, and grain, and sell beef directly from the farm. Committed to sustainable farming, they take pride in sharing their farm story and producing high-quality beef to ensure their farm’s future for generations.

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Matheny Family

Matheny herefords

Andrew and Suzanne Matheny, along with their son Austin and his wife, Rylee, and daughter Taylor Belle, own and operate Matheny Herefords in Mays Lick, KY, a spring-calving program that uses artificial insemination and embryo transfer technologies. Their goal is to produce Hereford cattle that perform well in both purebred and commercial operations, focusing on phenotype and genomic predictors to that meets their customers' needs. 

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Tolle Family

Tolle Family Farm

Jackson and Annie Tolle operate a Registered Angus, Maine Anjou, and commercial cow-calf operation at the Tolle Family Farm in Maysville, KY, while also contributing to Annie’s family’s freezer beef business. With a strong passion for the livestock industry, they understand the importance of advocating for farm families and agriculture as they work to grow their herd and market high-quality bred heifers.

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Where to Buy Kentucky Beef?

There are so many choices of beef and we want to help you find the best option for you and connect you with local purveyors. Find independent farmers, ranchers and butcher shops that sell beef directly to the public in your county.

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Recipes

Cooking beef doesn't have to be difficult. With our in-depth recipe collections, anytime of the day can be a delicious opportunity to have tasty beef recipes the whole table will love. Try tailgating treasures, one-pot recipes, and many more.

Nutrition

No matter your approach to wellness, beef offers a nutrient-rich, high-quality protein that fits into a balanced diet. With essential nutrients like protein, iron, and zinc, it helps support energy, strength, and overall nutrition while having that unbeatable taste.

Raising Beef

From the rolling hills of EKY to the flat land of West KY, raising beef is a year-round commitment shared by more than 31,000 farm families. While the work is complex, their focus stays the same, caring for cattle responsibly and producing safe, high-quality beef for generations to come.

Cooking

Curious about the best way to grill a steak or braise a pot roast? Want to know how to make a delicious stir-fry or how to perfectly brown Ground Beef? Our cooking lessons have everything that you need! With step-by-step directions and recipes to try, you’ll have a new skill mastered by dinnertime.

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