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Beef Recipes

Organic or grass-fed beef is worth seeking out. Organic meats are raised without hormones or antibiotics, whereas grass-fed cattle are allowed to eat grass and other pasture--their natural diet--instead of given feed made mainly from corn. The resulting meat has a more intense, and varied, flavor than the corn-fed beef most of us are used to. Carefully-raised, organic beef tends to be well-marbled, high-quality meat that requires only simple preparations to highlight its deep flavor.
Baked Beef-Stuffed Chiles Rellenos
These chile rellenos are stuffed with a spiced ground beef and baked with a creamy tomato sauce.
Beef Carpaccio With Arugula and Parmesan
Carpaccio--briefly seared beef served extremely rare--truly makes the most high-quality, organic meat. Served with a handful of arugula, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, and shaved parmesan cheese, it makes a stunning starter for a light meal.
Braised Beef With Paprika & Root Vegetables
This easy recipe combines the kick of paprika with the deep savoriness of red wine (like boeuf bourguinonne, or French beef stew).
Santa Maria Barbecue Tri-Tip
Santa Maria barbecue is more than the meat, it's a complete meal of grilled tri-tip (also called a triangle cut or roast), stewed small pink pinquito beans, salsa fresca, a tossed green salad, and garlic bread.

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