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Ground Meat Recipes

Kobe Beef Ragu Recipe

This ragu pasta sauce may or may not be 100% authentic, we came up with it while playing around in the kitchen, but the results are undeniably tasty.  It’s easy, beefy, tomato-y, herby, and very satisfying. We made this version using ground kobe beef, but you could easily substitute ground grass-fed beef, ground bison or …

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Grilled Kobe Beef Burgers Two Ways

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  Kobe beef burgers and Kobe beef sliders will take your upcoming barbecue to the next level.  Here are a couple incredible ways to serve them…   Kobe Burgers with Carrot Fennel Slaw and Chile Aioli This pairing uses the acidic fresh crunch of the slaw and the slight heat of the aioli to brighten up your …

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The Best Way To Grill Burgers

While grilling burgers may seem like outdoor cooking’s greatest no-brainer, there are actually nuances to the grilling technique that will give you a better burger every time.  Though we’re demonstrating it here with Kobe beef burgers, this same technique can be used with all of our  specialty burgers. The Best Way to Grill Burgers Season …

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Kangaroo Burger Recipe

Kangaroo Burgers with Camembert & Grilled Onions These burgers are incredibly savory with multiple levels of flavor.  The grilled onion gives bite that cuts through the beefy-smoky kangaroo and the musty-richness of the camembert cheese.  Outrageous! Drink Pairings: Argentinean Malbec or California Cabernet Ingredients:          (Makes 3 Large Burgers) 1lb Ground Kangaroo Meat ¼ cup Onion, diced …

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Quick Wild Boar Bolognese Recipe

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As tasty as tomato sauce on pasta is, sometimes you need something a little more substantial.  Why not add ground wild boar?  It’s lean and incredibly flavorful. Drink Pairings: Frappato from Sicily or Canonau from Sardinia Ingredients: (4 servings) 12oz Ground Wild Boar ½ cup Red Wine (preferably Italian – Sangiovese or Nebbiolo) 2 ½ …

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Wild Boar Meatballs Recipe

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  Make your meatballs tastier, yet leaner, using ground wild boar instead of conventional beef or pork. Roasting the meatballs instead of pan-frying them allows you to make really big ones. Drink Pairings: Frappato from Sicily or Canonau from Sardinia Ingredients: (Makes 4 Servings) Meatballs: 1½lbs Ground Wild Boar 2 Eggs 1 cup Unseasoned Breadcrumbs …

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The Best Bacon Burger Recipe?

We thought the porcini and caramelized onion kobe burger recipe was as decadent as burgers got.  We were wrong.  Really, the ingredients list below speaks for itself, but if you’re having difficult imagining the final flavor, imagine this: rich, buttery mangalitsa bacon, balanced with crisp lettuce and tangy pickled onions, overrun with a smooth, creamy …

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Southwestern Cactus Burger Recipe

This burger recipe balances the richness of the burger meat (particularly Kobe beef) with smokey/sour grilled nopalitos (sliced nopales, aka cactus pads). Roasted peppers increase the smokey flavor still further while bringing a slight savory heat, and all the flavors are smoothed together with creamy guacamole and tangy sheep’s cheese. Drink Pairings: Chapulin cocktail (Reposado …

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Kangaroo Crepinette Recipe

Kangaroo Crepinettes with Wilted Kale & Apple Creme Fraiche Puree  Drink Pairings: Alsatian Riesling or a California Viognier Because kangaroo meat is so incredibly lean, we’ve wrapped it in caul fat and also added bacon help keep it moist while also amping up kangaroo’s natural smokiness.  The result is a dish that features kangaroo meat at its most intense and …

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Wild Boar Sloppy Joe Recipe

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Aka “THE Sloppy” Forget the can, forget the school cafeteria. Say hello to wild boar, fried duck eggs, fried jalapenos, and brioche buns – the definitive Sloppy Joe.  It’ll blow your mind. Note: The below version is savory, but not spicy.  We recommend adding some cayenne pepper to the sauce if you want more kick. …

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