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Native American Tacos

A modern variation of traditional, indigenous Indian tacos from the southwest. Seasoned ground beef, beans and hominy served over fluffy flatbread with taco toppings.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean or leaner)
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons granulated onion
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon chile powder
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 medium poblano chile pepper, deseeded, chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons masa harina
  • 6 pita breads
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Lettuce, tomato, salsa, jalapeno, Mexican cheese and sour cream (optional)

Cooking:

  1. Heat large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into small crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings, as necessary. Stir in onion, garlic, cumin, pepper, salt, allspice and chile powder.
    2. Cook's Tip: Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
  2. Add beef stock, chile pepper, pinto beans, hominy and masa. Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened.
  3. Meanwhile, heat second skillet over medium heat until hot. Add half of oil; lightly toast pita bread 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown and puffed on both sides. Repeat with remaining oil and pitas.
  4. Top pitas with equal amounts of beef mixture. Sprinkle with toppings, as desired.

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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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