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Yankee Beef Pot Roast

Looking for a classic American recipe? Our cozy Yankee Pot Roast is sure to please in any weather.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 boneless beef Cross Rib Roast or Chuck Arm Roast, about 2-1/2 pounds
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 can (14 to 14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
  • 2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen vegetable stew mixture (such as potatoes, carrots, celery and onion)

Cooking:

  1. Combine flour, salt and pepper. Lightly coat beef in 2 tablespoons of the flour mixture. Heat oil in large stockpot over medium heat until hot. Place beef Chuck Cross Rib Roast in stockpot; brown evenly. Pour off drippings.
  2. Combine beef broth, red wine, thyme and remaining flour mixture; add to stockpot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2 hours. Add vegetables to stockpot; continue simmering 30 to 45 minutes or until pot roast and vegetables are fork-tender.
  3. Remove pot roast and vegetables; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid, if necessary.
  4. Carve pot roast into thin slices. Serve with vegetables and gravy.

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Beef Checkoff

Bourbon Blueberry & Brie Bacon Cheeseburger

Brian Capps of Louisville, KY, has been crowned the 2021 Derby Burger Champion in the 10th Annual Derby Burger Challenge. Capps’ burger, made with 100% Kentucky Cattlemen’s ground beef is packed with flavor. The patty is topped with brie, thick-cut bacon, a blueberry bourbon sauce and arugula - all on a brioche bun.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef
  • 4 Slices Bacon, thick sliced
  • 1/4 inch Sliced Brie Cheese, rind removed
  • 1 pint Fresh Blueberries
  • 1 Lemon, halved
  • 1/8 cup White Sugar
  • 2 tsp. Cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Bourbon
  • 2 Brioche Buns
  • 2 Tbsp. Salted Butter
  • Arugula 
  • ¼ tsp. Kosher Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Black Pepper

Recipe

1. Form Two Patties and Set Aside.

2. Preheat your skillet over medium high heat. Add butter, and sliced buns. Cook until golden brown, set aside.

3. Salt and pepper both sides of the burger patty, cook over medium high heat. Cook until internal temperature of 160°F (USDA recommended), add cheese before taking off heat until melted.

4. Add blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice into a small pot. Cook on medium to low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Slowly add your slurry mixture to thicken blueberry sauce. Remove mixture from heat and stir in your bourbon.

5. Build your burger. Place your burger patty with melted cheese, cooked bacon, blueberry sauce on the bottom bun. Top the burger with arugula and add the top bun.

6. Enjoy!

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