By Elesha Ergle, RDN
It is hard to believe that November is already upon us, bringing with it cooler temperatures, and of course, the holidays. For many, the holidays might look a little different this year due to the pandemic, but we can still keep some traditions alive as well and add some beef to our holiday menus. Keep your family fed this holiday season with the versatility and optimal nutrition of beef!
Beef’d up Breakfasts
Busy holiday mornings are no time to be worrying about trying to cook a big breakfast for your family. Try some easy recipes that will feed a crowd without spending too much time in the kitchen, like this One-Pan Cheesy Beef Breakfast Scramble. For those hunters that are going out early, make up some Beef Breakfast Burritos the night before that can be quickly microwaved for on-the-go eating. Add some protein to your grab-and-go breakfasts with beef jerky. Pair some jerky with a cereal bar or pastry for a more complete and filling meal.
Beefy Casseroles
If you have some family members staying with you, get some casseroles together for easy cooking and entertaining. Put together a Cheeseburger Pie and sit back and watch your guests gobble it up. Or try putting together some casseroles ahead of company coming so that all you have to do is heat and serve. Shepherd’s Pie is a delicious and filling meal that can be made ahead of time and reheated when company comes. Add in a salad and you have a complete meal with very little work!
“Turkey Day” Featuring Beef
Add beef to your Turkey Day with some beefed up sides. Beef It’s What’s For Dinner has an entire collection of beefy sides sure to add flavor to your Thanksgiving spread! Change up your traditional green bean casserole with this Hamburger Green Bean Casserole, try out cornbread muffins with the bold flavor of beef sausage, or make up a slow-cooker of your favorite meatballs for before meal grazing.
No matter the time of year or holiday, beef has you covered for all your favorite recipes! For more recipes, nutritional information, and information on beef from pasture to plate, visit Beef It’s What’s For Dinner.
Have a wonderful and blessed November and holiday season! We have so much to be thankful for.
This article was funded by the Alabama Beef Checkoff Program. Brought to you by Alabama beef farmers and ranchers.