Beef . It ’ s What ’ s for Dinner .
Beef Sweet & Sloppy Joes
Ingredients : 1 pound Ground Beef ( 96 % lean ) 1 cup chopped yellow , green or red bell pepper 3 / 4 cup finely chopped onion 1 can or bottle ( 12 ounces ) 100 % vegetable juice 2 tablespoon lightly-packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 4 whole wheat hamburger buns , split
Cooking : 1 . Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot . Add Ground Beef , bell pepper and onion ; cook 8 to 10 minutes , breaking beef up into 3 / 4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally . Cook ’ s Tip : Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef . Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 º F . Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness . 2 . Stir in vegetable juice , brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce ; bring to a boil . Reduce heat ; simmer , uncovered , 7 to 9 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated and thickens slightly , stirring occasionally . 3 . Evenly place beef mixture on bottom half of each bun ; close sandwiches .
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Cuts of Beef
Beef comes in many different cuts , each with its own unique flavor and texture . Every cut has a story and a special place on the cow ! For example , some of the tenderest cuts , like filet mignon and ribeye , come from areas where the muscles don ’ t work as hard . Cuts from the shoulder or leg , such as chuck or round , tend to be a bit tougher , but they ’ re full of flavor and are great for slow-cooking .
Activity : Can you name some retail cuts of beef you might find at the grocery store or in your favorite beef dish ? Write down the names of any beef cuts you know , and if you ’ re not sure , take a look at a menu or ask an adult for ideas !
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Page 2 answers : 1 . Shorthorn , 2 . Red Angus , 3 . Simmental , 4 . Hereford , 5 . Charolais , 6 . Gelbvieh , 7 . Brahman , 8 . Angus , 9 . Limousin
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