Made with a mix ground pork and beef, these juicy, flavorful kebabs are served over a salad with creamy feta dressing. Quick to assemble, this satiating summery salad is an ideal for a weeknight meal or last-minute cookout.
Stories
The Family Flexitarians
Whenever I mention the way our family eats, I get some friendly eye-rolls and comments like, “what ever happened to everyone eating the same meal for dinner?” I can’t answer that question but let’s chalk it up to the all-American ethos of having it your way. I know my parents […]
Beef Shawarma
Shawarma is a popular street food from the Middle East consisting of thin slices of spiced meat. It’s traditionally cooked on a vertical rotisserie and then shaved down into manageable portion sizes for wraps. Similar to a Greek gyro in appearance, shawarma is Middle Eastern in taste. For this recipe, […]
Juicy Lucy Burger
There’s no burger quite like the Juicy Lucy. It’s a cheeseburger with a catch: the cheese is on the inside. A hidden pocket of gooey, gushing American cheese helps keep the meat tender, while leaving the top of the griddled brown patty wide open for toppings such as ketchup, mustard, […]
Our Supply Chain Journey: Making Dry Ice
Our goal is to ship only the highest-quality meats to our valued members. To be able to do that safely and efficiently, there are many complicated operational logistics. One of the most important ones is keeping the meat frozen. This is where Dry Ice comes in. Every single box is […]
Quick Tips: Searing & Basting
Grab your cast iron pan, your favorite cut of meat, and we’ll show you how to sear and baste it to perfection. Check out the best ButcherBox member deals and test out these new cooking tips.
Quick Tips: Safely Storing & Defrosting Meat
Got 30 seconds? We have a few quick tips to help you safely store and defrost the meat in your next ButcherBox. Check out the best ButcherBox member deals and test out these new tips.
Quick Tips: Slicing Meat
Whether you’re cooking a Ribeye, New York Strip, or Flat Iron, how you slice your steak is make or break. Here is your quick guide to getting that perfect slice. Check out the best ButcherBox member deals to put your slicing skills to the test.
Quick Tips: 5 Essential Cooking Tools
Here are the 5 essential tools every kitchen must have. A sharp chef’s knife A seasoned cast iron pan A wooden spatula (and tongs!) Cutting boards A digital meat thermometer If these tools are at your fingertips, you can tackle any meal in the kitchen. Ready to put your tools […]
Ukrainian Pyrizhky (Beef Buns)
Packed with a rich mix of beef and bacon, these plump buns work well as snacks or appetizers. If you find yourself with extras, freeze them for future use, they reheat well for a quick meal.
Shrimp and Green Olive Pasta
Green olives and shrimp pair so well together. The pink seafood and briny green fruit have beautiful color contrast, and the acidity in green olives brings out the shrimp’s gentle flavors. Furthermore, the textures of the two ingredients are more alike than they seem, especially when quickly sauteed. This recipe […]
Quick Cooking Hacks: Cook Ground Beef From Frozen
Here is a cooking hack you can learn in just one minute: Cooking ground beef from frozen. This technique is perfect for making tacos, nachos, or, as this video highlights, a quick meat sauce for topping your favorite pasta. For the meat sauce, all you need is ButcherBox ground beef, […]