Beef

Kushiyaki-Style Steak Skewers

You know those delicious grilled skewers you get at Japanese restaurants? That’s  kushiyaki (unless it’s chicken, then it’s yakitori). Made with a richly flavorful sauce (tare), it’s a favorite in Japan. You can DIY this crowd-pleasing dish at home using NY strip. It’s as simple as whisking together the sauce, slicing […]

How to Cook Filet Mignon in the Air Fryer

If you’re like us, you already use your air fryer to cook just about everything–why not use it to make one of your favorite steaks? Done right, filet mignon comes out tender and luscious in the air fryer, no oven or stove needed. In fact, you don’t even have to […]

Citrusy Braised Brisket with Butter Lettuce Salad

Brisket is a favorite for rich, wintery braises with root vegetables–but it also can be a perfect cut for the transition to spring. Here we simmer it in a mix of tangy citrus juices and serve it with a butter lettuce and shaved fennel salad, and suddenly brisket takes on […]

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How to Cook Frozen Burgers in an Air Fryer (It’s Easy!)

Frozen burger patties are already one of the simplest proteins to get on the table fast–and now it’s even easier, thanks to the air fryer. Grab a patty straight from the freezer, season it, toss it in the fryer, and get your accompaniments ready while it’s cooking–you don’t even have […]

An Easy, Delicious Marinade for New York Strip Steak

Lean, tender NY Strip is a classic favorite–and though it’s perfectly delicious seasoned with just salt and pepper, a good marinade can take it to a whole other level.  Here’s a couldn’t-be-simpler marinade that comes together in seconds and uses items you probably have in your pantry. It will make your […]

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How to Air Fry a Frozen Steak

Whether you forgot to thaw your steak (#relatable) or you have a sudden-onset craving for steak and don’t have one thawed, knowing how to cook one from frozen is a handy skill. Time to break out the air fryer. Thanks to this fantastic appliance, you can go from “I want […]

Sizzle Beef Tenderloin

We recently partnered with Graza, a top-notch, super-fresh, extra virgin olive oil brand, and Liberty Fennell, to bring an tasty twist on a holiday favorite, Beef Tenderloin!

Moroccan-Spiced Brisket with Onions, Carrots and Apricots

There’s nothing like a braise for making your kitchen smell amazing. Add the aroma of the luscious warm spices in Moroccan cuisine, and you’ll find yourself waiting by the oven for this dish to be ready. Along with our brisket, this dish also incorporates carrots, onions, dried apricots and capers […]

3 Tips for the Best Brisket + Recipe

If you love a low, slow cooking method, where you’re not dealing with a meat thermometer and your kitchen is filled with amazing cooking smells for hours, this cut is for you.  Brisket comes from the lower chest of the cow; it’s a tougher cut with a lot of connective […]

Seared Flat Iron Steak with Asparagus Gratin

It’s hard not to love the pairing of a beautifully seared, caramelized steak with a rich and creamy gratin. This gratin features spring vegetables like young onions and asparagus in a cream sauce richly seasoned with garlic, thyme and anchovy. (Don’t be scared off by the anchovy–it’s a small amount […]

Ground Beef and Rice Meatballs in Lemony Broth

  This delightfully light soup with meatballs made with ButcherBox’s beef is so nourishing, perfect for a chilly day. Inspired by the Greek soup youvarlakia avgolemono, the broth is speckled with dill and brightened with fresh lemon juice. Though the Greek version is fairly thick thanks to egg, ours uses […]