Back-to-School Weeknight Meals and Quick Cuts
School's back in session, which means weeknight dinners need to be fast. On this episode of Meat & Greet, Myke Stittsworth shares the cuts and recipes that get dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less.
From thin-cut chops to pre-seasoned brats and quick-cooking steaks, Myke runs through what to grab at the butcher counter when you're short on time but don't want to sacrifice quality. These are real meals, not shortcuts.
Quick Dinner Wins
- Thin-cut pork chops: seasoned and seared in under 10 minutes
- Pre-made brats: straight from the pack to the grill or skillet
- Ground beef staples: tacos, sloppy joes, and stir-fry
- How to shop once and cook fast all week
About Meat & Greet
Myke Stittsworth joins KBUN Sports Radio's High Noon every week from Stittsworth Meats in Bemidji, MN.
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🍖 Recipe: 20-Minute Stittsworth Ground Beef Tacos
A quick, family-friendly dinner that's on the table in 20 minutes. Load these with your favorite toppings for a customizable weeknight win.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Stittsworth Ground Beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Lettuce, tomato, sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown Stittsworth Ground Beef, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Warm tortillas in a dry pan or directly over a gas flame.
- Build tacos with the beef mixture and your favorite toppings.
Pro Tip: Stittsworth Ground Beef is perfectly seasoned on its own, so don't overdo the taco seasoning. A light hand keeps the true beef flavor front and center.