Beef. It’s what’s for dinner. Usually, most nights in our house anyway! Being that we are beef producers, we tend to always have a freezer full of different beef cuts that I love to cook with. I also cook with my fair share of ground beef - it’s perfect for quick weeknight meals, to-go field … Continue reading Beef Chili Mac
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Ground Beef Taco Burrito Bowl
I've been making this recipe for my family for years. This one-pan burrito bowl can be enjoyed in a variety of ways - which I love! It's easy to make and can really feed a large group of people, or in our case, leftovers for the week ahead! Ground Beef Taco Burrito Bowl Prep Time: … Continue reading Ground Beef Taco Burrito Bowl
Shepherd’s Pie – All-in-One Dish
I am crazy for all-in-one recipes. They make for easy assembly, minimal dishes, and most of them are absolutely delicious! I have come across many different recipes for Shepherd’s Pie, and I’ve tried several, but then created my own that combined the best of those I have tried. I hope you enjoy! Shepherd’s Pie Prep … Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie – All-in-One Dish
Traditional Beef Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
I have a three-for-one recipe to share tonight! Sometimes nothing beats a traditional beef roast in the crockpot. I grew up eating beef roast with potatoes and carrots, so it is a nostalgic comfort dish that I have loved to put my own touch on as the cook in my home now. Beef Roast Prep … Continue reading Traditional Beef Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
Couples that Farm Together, Stay Together: Preg Checking Cattle
My husband and I have one rule: what’s said while working cattle, isn't really how we feel. It is not uncommon for voices to be raised and a few choice words to go flying, but as soon as we walk out of the barn or leave the pasture, we've agreed to forget everything that was … Continue reading Couples that Farm Together, Stay Together: Preg Checking Cattle
Beef Chili Recipe to Celebrate National Chili Day!
Happy National Chili Day! We love soup and chili season in our household, and this recipe is an original of mine that I created a couple years ago. It is perfect for feeding a full crew during fall harvest but can also be enjoyed under a blanket on the couch during a cold, snowy night! … Continue reading Beef Chili Recipe to Celebrate National Chili Day!
Sometimes, We Have to Step In.
Most of the time Mother Nature does her thing, but once in a while, we have to step in. Just this year, Jacob and I have started a new tradition on Sundays. He gets up a little earlier than normal to get pig chores done, and then we go to church together. After church, we … Continue reading Sometimes, We Have to Step In.
FAQs from a 5 Year Old: Dairy & Beef Cattle
This past weekend I was looking through older photos with my daughter, Savannah, to find a specific one that I needed (because we have something exciting in the works!). She spotted a few photos of her in our old milking parlor with her uncle, Jacob, from when she was about 2. [Now, if you are … Continue reading FAQs from a 5 Year Old: Dairy & Beef Cattle
A Minnesota Classic: Tator Tot Hotdish
An easy weeknight go-to meal or a comfort dish on a cold weekend! Serves: 6-8Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 60 minutesTotal time: 75 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef1 yellow onion, choppedSeasoned salt & black pepper, to taste1 can cream of mushroom soup1 empty soup can milk1 bag of frozen mixed veggies1 cup shredded Cheddar … Continue reading A Minnesota Classic: Tator Tot Hotdish
Fresh Out of the Oven
A quick update on our farm babies and mamas Calving season is fully underway on our farm and we have quite a few new additions to update you on! Over the last two weeks, we have had three heifer (girl) calves and two bull (boy) calves born. All of the calves are doing well, and … Continue reading Fresh Out of the Oven