7/1/09

Better Beef Barbecue Recipes For Family Summer Time

Summer is the time for cookout and there's no shortage of special holidays to accommodate, from Memorial Day to Father's Day to the Fourth of July. If you're looking for beef barbecue recipes, then a good place to start is www.allrecipes.com, where there are 300 selections from Brontosaurus Burgers to Herb-Garlic-Butter Steak.

Of course, finding good steak, burger or brisket BBQ recipes is just the start to a great meal. You'll also need to know a few techniques to ensure your meat comes out cooked just right.

Bobby Flay offered up one of his signature beef barbecue recipes for your consideration: the Blue Burger. First, you cook 8 slices of double-smoked bacon (1/4-inch thick), sautéing in a pan over medium heat until golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Next, divide 1.5 pounds of ground chuck (80% lean) and form into four six-ounce portions, making a deep depression in the center with your thumb. Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper, and then cook the burgers either on barbecues grills or in a pan using 1.5 tablespoons of canola oil.

Then top each burger with 1/2 cup of crumbled blue cheese during the last minute of cooking. Place the burgers on the bun bottoms, top with two slices of bacon and chopped parsley.

If you're new to beef barbecue recipes, then a good place to start is www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com, where you'll find a helpful grilling chart, with estimated cook times for all types of beef BBQ recipes. You can also get preparation tips and get an idea on what is suitable for dry rub and what is suitable for marinade.

You'll also get hints on what kind of beef to buy at the store; which cut, which size and which grade. While you're there, you can learn how to make Garlic-Thyme Steak, Sweet Hawaiian Mini-Burgers or Steak and Grilled Ratatouille Salad.

While beef has received much criticism from the health community, there are still many benefits to eating this type of meat. Rich in essential nutrients, there are, in fact, 29 cuts of beef with less than 10 grams of fat.

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