Earlier this month, when I met with the nutritionist from Arnold, she recommended that I incorporate more protein in my diet in preparation for the Disney Princess half-marathon. So when I was asked to participate in the I Heart Beef campaign, I thought it was a great way to inspire myself to create delicious and nutritious recipes using beef.
The truth is, my favorite beef recipe is super-simple, but super-delicious. We purchase excellent cuts of Filet Mignon (small but absolutely tasty cuts of steak) and prep them with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Then, we cook them on a stove top first, just searing the surface. 
Finally, we put that pan in the oven, set at 350 degrees, until they are perfectly cooked to your liking (we love our steak cooked medium).
I usually make some broccoli with our steak, or perhaps some potatoes (usually baked). SO good!
Win it! Want to create a perfect beef meal for your family? One Mom’s Favorite Stuff reader will win a $100 gift card to Omaha Steaks, courtesy of The Motherhood and The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. To win, leave a comment below letting us know your favorite memories of making everyday occasions special with beef, or why you heart beef. Make sure you include in your comment a link to something you found helpful on the “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner” website (one entry – required).
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I wrote this post while working on a “I Heart Beef” campaign with TheMotherhood.com on behalf of The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
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Grilling steak outside reminds me of my mom, she loved steak and we did it up good for special occasions.
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I enjoyed the recipes. The recipe for Pomegranite Steak with Quinoa looks delicious.
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I learned how to “Go Lean” with the 29 lean cuts of beef. http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/buyingbeefqa.aspx#buyingbeefqa1
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My question is probably stupid, but … I LOVE BEEF and I cook it quite often, and for the life of me I cannot find a way to enhance the flavor without adding boullion. I have tried ALL KINDS of boullions (not the cheap kinds either, and those with low sodium too). I don’t like the final product taste after using boullion, however, because of the extra sodium. What can I do to enhance the flavor quality AND quantity to make sauces and au jus without adding sodium? Thanks!
When I young my father use to buy grass feed beef for us, we were a meat eating family. I love making rump roast, steaks, swiss steak and beef stew for my family. I learned from their site the health benefits of eating lean beef.
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Dear Chef Dave Zinno,
Which is the healthiest way to cook your meat is it by a outside gas or charcoal grill , skillet or oven? Thank-you!
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I can make any night seem special to my family, if I take even a leaner, tougher select cut of steak and make it moister and tender by first using an unseasoned meat tenderizer product and sprinkle that lightly on both sides of the steak, then cover it and let it set in the refrigerator for an hour.
Then take the steak out and carefully slice a pocket opening from the side, into the steak (then pita bread). Then I like to stuff the steak with a stuffing (Wonder Light Wheat bread cubed, smart blend spread, chopped onions, celery, mushrooms, garlic).
Then brown both sides in a large frying pan using cooking oil of your choice to coat the steak first.
After browned transfer to a oven safe cooking dish, add half cup of beef stock to pan . Cover the dish with foil. Cook at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes to one hour, or until beef reaches proper doneness for you according to a meat thermometer.
We always have a great roast at Christmas, that is such a tradition. I also did a great order from Omaha through Rue La La and loved it!
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As a teenager, my parents grilled beef on the bbq every weekend and we always had a lot of people over. It’s great memories.
I love beef. There’s nothing like a juicy slab of steak or a big burger!
This page about choosing a meat thermometer is quite useful!
http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/choosingandusingameatthermometer.aspx
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Sunday dinner after church is always special with a nice pot roast that has been slow cooking all morning. Hopefully it is a memory my kids will carry on to their families as well. (Plus the Monday night stew that is made from the leftovers makes a delicious and easy meal for a busy night.
http://tomcatinthekitchen.blogspot.com/2009/09/beef-stew.html
i love cooking outside with the family. eating cheesburgers! yum!
I found the link for marinades very helpful and gave me some great ideas to perk up my beef!
http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/marinadesrubs.aspx
Thanks for the giveaway…My favorite memories are summertime weekends as a kid with my late Father, who loved cooking steaks on his old charcoal grill.
loved their recipes, i’ve bookmarked it and will be using some next week
My fondest memory of making a fun occasion with beef, is when I make my homemade beef soup.
Beef Basics: Beef Basics: Remember to carve steak across the grain before seasoning with salt. This allows for even flavoring and keeps natural juices intact. On the main page: http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/
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My favorite beef memory is my husband cooking steaks whenever he wanted to do something special for me – a totally guy’s way of being romantic, right?
I learned from the website to remember to carve steak across the grain before seasoning with salt – this allows for even flavoring and keeps natural juices intact.
a great roast on Sundays
We love grilling outside during a storm
Most fun beef memory: I was a city kid visiting a friend in the country on the day her dad was butchering. He showed us where all the different cuts would come from and I was fascinated! And whenever I hear “Beef, it’s what’s for dinner” I hear it in Sam Elliot’s voice. Mmmm.
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I HEART BEEF BECAUSE I WAS NEVER REALLY FOND OF PORK, MANY MEMORIES OF MY LATE GRANDPA AND I GRILLING STEAKS ALL YEAR AROUND….AWE I MISS HIM!
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Beef often made great memories in my life. Most of them are centered around grilling burgers on the BBQ. BBQ a burger on the grill can make any day special.
I love beef because it has the iron and protein that I need for strength! I especially love a good filet mignon!
I love beef because it has the iron and protein that I need for strength! I especially love a good filet mignon!My question for Chef Dave Zinno: “What is your personal favorite cut of beef to eat?”
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Grilling burgers…is there anything better?
My question for Chef Dave Zinno: What is the most versatile LEAN cut of beef?
I am trying to eat more healthy and have cut some kinds of the fatty cuts of beef out of my diet but if I had a great lean cut of beef that I could use for a lot of different dishes I could add a lot of that beef back in.
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We love cooking out year round and have ribs or steak every Saturday night. And on my familys’ birthdays I also fix their favorite meal for supper.For son its always ribs he asks for,hubby wants either steak or ribs and daughter always wants pasta.We love beef around here,at least 3 of us do!
I just love beef steaks, any cut, any preperation…doesn’t steaks fordinner just make it an occasion? I went to the It’s What’s for Dinner website & learned a neat recipe for Pomegranite Beef. Yum!
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Grilling steak reminds me of my parents. My grandpa bought us our first gas grill and steaks from Omaha Steaks and we celebrated the birth of my 5th sibling, my sister. Dad did the grilling and we all enjoyed. Dad even made the grilled corn on the cob. HMMM just love steak!
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I know burgers aren’t exactly high end beef, but it’s a favorite. Every summer my father and I make a special point to go to the A&W with the car-hops and get a bacon cheeseburger.
Love Beef!!! I love new reciepes for beef.. Love to win!!!
I I remember my dad would grill on the weekends-beef and T-bones. This make our weeks special. I found beef for every budget helpful. http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/beefforeverybudget.aspx.
We don’t have steak very often, but when we do it’s always a special occasion. My husband and teenage son LOVE steak nights. Thanks.
I love how tasty beef is and how filling.. It’s a great source of protein.
I like that they have Lean Cuts Wallet Card available on the site to print out. Makes looking for lean beef very helpful.
During the summer, we have tons of BBQs with friends and family. It makes for awesome memories. tylerpants{at}gmail.com
Love these tips for buying beef on a budget! http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/beefforeverybudget.aspx
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bar-b-qued pig is my pick
I like beef because it’s very flavorful and there are many different ways of cooking it (so you can never get tired of eating it).
When I was growing up we would have Prime Rib for special occasions. In the summer we’d grill T-bone steaks with fresh corn on the cob. This page tells how to cook different kinds: http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/typesofcuts.aspx. Thanks for the contest.
My mother has always made sauerbraten for special occasions like birthdays and Christmas.
question for Chef Dave Zinno: What’s the best way to marinade?
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I remember when I was pregnant with my son. My husband always took me out to eat after drs appt and we always ordered the same thing. A big, thick beef burger loaded with mushrooms and bacon. It still makes me smile thinking about it
My grandma used to make beef tamales from scratch every christmas eve – amazing! people used to travel for miles just to eat them. shopping for beef/types of cuts is very helpful
http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/typesofcuts.aspx
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My daughter was given an Omaha beef package for Christmas. She said they were the best steaks she ever had!
learned about the lean cuts and loved the recipes
my questions- can you microwave meat safely and still have it done and tender
how long can you freeze cooked beef for- lets say you overcook and have extras for soups, etc
For a very special occasion last year we went to Ruth’s Chris Steak House…..they have some excellent beef! I think the section called Know Your Cuts and How to Cook Them is very helpful.
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Here’s my question for Chef Dave Zinno:
I think people sometimes confuse the term London broil and use it to name a cut of beef rather than the process used to cook that meat.
What is the best way to use the London broil process so the meat is flavorful and tender?
Thanks!