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Carne Asada Marinade & Sauce

This flavorful marinade is a classic for a variety of steak cuts. Prepare Carne Asada with it or use to flavor other grilled beef.

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Ingredients:

Marinade
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons ground ancho chile pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground guajillo chile peppers
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Cooking:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender or small food processor; pulse until smooth. Place in a airtight container; store in refrigerator for up to seven days.
    2. Cook's Tip: You may substitute paprika, smoked paprika, chipotle powder or cayenne pepper for the ground ancho or guajillo chile pepper.
  2. Place beef steak(s) and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak(s) to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours for tender steaks; 6 hours or as long as overnight for less tender steaks, turning occasionally.
  3. Remove steak(s) from bag; discard marinade. Place steak(s) on grid over medium, ash-covered coals or over medium heat on preheated gas grill. Grill according to the chart for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

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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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