2007 National Beef Cook

2007 National Beef Cook-Off


2007 Grand Prize Winner Nuevo Chipotle Beef in Butternut Squash Boats
Christine Riccitelli brought home the beef and the cash at the 2007 National Beef Cook-Off held on September 13, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois Dakota. Her $50,000 winning recipe - Nuevo Chipotle Beef in Butternut Squash Boats - was chosen the "Best of Beef" at this year's contest. Click here to view the recipe.

The nation's eating habits change regularly, but what remains constant is beef's ability to provide both nourishment and enjoyment for America's families. The 27th National Beef Cook-off urged family chefs to send in their original beef recipes that provide a great eating experience, while supplying fuel for their family's active lifestyle. Family chefs were challenged to "Seize Life" and discover new ways to enjoy the fabulous taste, versatility, and ease of preparation that make beef the No. 1 protein choice. The result was 20 winning recipes, chosen from thousands of entries, sent by beef-loving cooks from across the country. America's appetite for beef continues to grow, and the recipes selected are wonderful additions to today's recipe box. In addition to the "Best of Beef" grand prize, the Cook-Off also honored category winners and category runners-ups. This year's winners are:

Kids in the Kitchen
Crispy Beef Lettuce Wraps with Wowee Sauce (pdf) Buffalo-Style Beef Tacos (pdf) Greek Meatball Subs (pdf) Hoisin BBQ Steak-on-a-Stick with Pineapple Salsa (pdf) Mu Shu Steak & Apple Wraps (pdf)

New Dynamic Beef Dishes
Cajun Beef Southwestern Salad (pdf) Grilled Szechuan Steak & Bok Choy Wraps (pdf) Pepper Steak Salad with Mango, Avocado & Jalapeno Vinaigrette (pdf) Tunisian Steak Lettuce Wraps (pdf) Turkish-Style Sirloin with Roasted Garlic-Fig Sauce (pdf)

Nuevo Latino Beef Dishes
Aji-Beef Short Ribs with Golden Herbed Quinoa (pdf) Calypso Beef Soup (pdf) Mexican Beef Stew over Chipotle Sweet Potato Mashers (pdf) Nuevo Chipotle Beef in Butternut Squash Boats (pdf) Spanish Beef Dips with Caramelized Manchego Onions (pdf)

"Small Plates, Big Taste" Grilled Beef Dishes
Adobo Beef Tacos with Pickled Red Onions (pdf) Caprese Polenta Burgers (pdf) Ginger-Maple Steak with Napa Cabbage & Grilled Onions (pdf) Smoky Cilantro Pesto Beef Crostini (pdf) Tapas-Style Pepper-Steak "Parfaits" (pdf)

To obtain a free copy of these winning recipes, contact the Idaho Beef Council by calling 208-376-6004 or emailing beefcouncil@idbeef.org. Please ask for the 2007 National Beef Cook-Off Prize Winning Recipe brochure.