Beef is Perfect for Tailgating and Holiday Parties

Beef is Perfect for Tailgating and Holiday Parties

What better way to end the year than to salute the beef industry? In December the Colorado Department of Agriculture is featuring Colorado beef as Colorado Department of Ag's Marketing Specialist Wendy White shares

White: "Well, December is great and perfect for tailgating and holiday parties. We have Island-Style Beef Slider recipe that is on our website. It is perfect for those holiday appetizers as well as tailgating — we have exciting football coming up. So it is a perfect easy recipe for folks to use for a wide variety of events this month."

So while the weather outside may be frightful — this recipe brings a warm taste of the tropic to any party or event as White explains.

White: "The base is ground beef but it's got onion, fresh pineapple, sweet chili sauce and Holland peppers in it. It is topped with a crunchy slaw mixed with sesame dressing so it will really spice up your winter."

You can find that recipe at coloradoproud.org.

The cattle industry is Colorado's largest agricultural sector. Colorado ranks 10th in the nation for cattle numbers, with 2.6 million head of cattle and 13,000 beef producers throughout state. Beef is an excellent source of nutrients, including protein, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B6 and niacin. Look for Colorado beef at your local grocery store or at restaurants across the state.

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