Looking to up your ground beef game? Look no further than our recipes featuring Pig's Eye BBQ and Smokin' Bros Rubs! These two culinary masterminds put together some mouth-watering recipes during our December 2022 holiday influencer challenge, so now you can enjoy quality grub in the comfort of home.
Gather the family around for a feast that'll tantalize their taste buds! Our blog post has all the dishes you need to make this dinner unforgettable, from Mexican-inspired cheesy pizza to hearty cowboy chili and shepherd's pie. And don't forget about Al's delicious tater tot hot dish - it's sure to become your new favorite crowd pleaser!
Wagyu Cheesy Mexican Pizza by Smokin Bro’s BBQ
This Wagyu pizza from Smokin' Bros BBQ uses Fellers Ranch Wagyu Beef
- First, take 1lb of Fellers Ranch® Wagyu Ground Beef and crumble it into a skillet. Add a couple of Tbsp of water to the meat and 3 TBSP of The Convicto seasoning. Stir around until fully cooked.
- Brown 2 tortillas on both sides. You can do this in a pan, on an electric skillet, or even straight on the fire from the stove if you use a gas stove.
- Empty a can of re-fried beans into a pot and heat until fully cooked.
- Lay tortillas flat and smear the refried beans on top, cooked Wagyu meat, a drizzle of taco sauce, and your favorite shredded cheese. You can also add some peppers, onions, or any other toppings you might enjoy.
- Lay the other tortilla on top and sprinkle some more cheese on it. Now throw it in the broiler until the cheese is all the way melted.
- We recommend topping the Mexican pizza with some cilantro as well.
- Sit back and enjoy this delicious take on Mexican Pizza!
Wagyu Cowboy Chili by Pigs Eye BBQ
This Wagyu chili from Pig's Eye BBQ uses Fellers Ranch Wagyu Beef
- Preheat grill to 250°
- Season 2lbs of Fellers Ranch® Wagyu Ground Beef with the Croix Valley Garlic Barbecue Booster & dried minced onion to taste.
- Form into a meatball or meatloaf shape.
- Place a Dutch oven on the bottom grate of your grill and sauté 2 diced onions and one diced pepper in it until they are softened. Put the meat "loaf" on the top grill grate above the Dutch oven.
- Add 1 can of beans, 1 can of diced tomatoes, 1 can of diced tomatoes and green chilis, 1 can of tomato soup, 2-3 cans of tomato sauce, 2 Tbsp of onion powder, ½ cup of Croix Valley Steak Sauce, and 2 Tbsp of chili powder, and stir occasionally.
- Smoke for 1 hour and then bump the temperature to 350° for the remaining time.
- Once the temperature of the ground beef reaches 155° degrees, crumble up the meat and add to the chili to blend flavors. Stir occasionally for another 30-60 minutes.
- Relax and enjoy a hearty and flavorful meal!
Wagyu Shepherd’s Pie by Smokin Bros Rubs
This Wagyu pizza from Smokin' Bros BBQ uses Fellers Ranch Wagyu Beef
- Add oil to a large skillet and place it over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of chopped onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 1lb of Fellers Ranch® Wagyu Ground Beef to a skillet, and break it apart. Add parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix together the ingredients and keep stirring occasionally for 6-8 minutes until the meat is browned.
- Pour in 1 Tbsp of Worcestershire and add 2 cloves of garlic to the meat mixture and combine.
- Cook for a minute then add 2 tbsp Flour and 2 Tbsp of tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook down for another minute.
- Now add 1 cup of beef broth and a bag of frozen veggies to the meat mixture.
- Bring the meat mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Let it simmer for around 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Set the meat mixture aside and cook a pack of family-sized instant mashed potatoes as directed on the package.
- Preheat the oven to 400℉.
- Assemble the Shepherd's Pie in a 9x9 or 7x11 baking dish by pouring in the meat mixture and gently spreading it into an even layer. Add the mashed potatoes on top of the meat mixture and gently spread evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 min then take it out of the oven and let it rest for another 15 minutes.
- Enjoy your Wagyu Shepherd’s Pie!
Tater Tot Hot-Dish by Pig’s Eye BBQ
This Wagyu hotdish from Pig's Eye BBQ uses Fellers Ranch Wagyu Beef
- Start with 1lb of Fellers ranch Wagyu Ground Beef. Break it apart in a hot skillet with a little oil and add ½ a white onion to the beef and salt /pepper as needed. Sautee until browned.
- We recommend adding some Croix Valley Garlic Barbecue Booster to your tasting, or any other desired seasonings as a substitute.
- Put in a bowl a ½ can of cream of chicken, ½ a can of cream of mushroom,, a few dollops of sour cream (about ½ a cup), and a package of frozen veggies. You can also mix in some extra cheese here (about a cup or more, we won’t judge) for an extra flavorful hot dish.
- Mix it all together and put in a deep baking pan.
- Heat oven to 375℉
- Layer frozen tater tots over the entire mixture.
- Bake for 35 minutes covered with foil.
- Add another 1 cup of cheese on top and put it back in the oven for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Sit back and enjoy this tasty take on a midwestern family classic!
