Cozy Fall Favorites, Easy Family Meals & A Few Extras
October is here, which means cooler evenings, football Saturdays, and plenty of reasons to make something warm and cozy for dinner. This month's Monthly Meal Box is packed with versatile beef that can be turned into everything from hearty soups and slow-cooked roasts to easy weeknight dinners and fun snacks.
Whether you're feeding the family after a busy fall day or looking for something to make for a weekend gathering, we've got plenty of ideas to help you put this month's box to good use.
What's Inside This Month's Box
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- 1 package of beef breakfast sausage patties
- 1 pack premade patties
- 4 lbs ground beef
- 1 beef roast
- 2 packages of German sausage
- 2 packages of beef jerky
Game Day Sausage Dip
Breakfast sausage isn't just for breakfast! These sausage patties make an incredibly easy and delicious dip that's perfect for football games, fall gatherings, or a simple snack.
Ingredients:
- 1 package Canyon Valley beef breakfast sausage patties
- 1 block cream cheese
- 1 can Rotel, drained
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Directions:
Sauté the breakfast sausage until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Reduce the heat to low and add the cream cheese. Stir until melted and combined.
Add the drained Rotel and season with garlic powder and salt to taste. Stir everything together and keep warm until ready to serve.
Serve with tortilla chips for an easy appetizer everyone will love.
Ground Beef ~ So Many Possibilities
With four packages of ground beef in this month's box, you'll have plenty of options for easy family dinners.
A few of our favorite fall-friendly ideas:
Shepards Pie Soup
One of our favorite cozy recipes for a chilly evening. It's creamy, hearty, and packed with ground beef, potatoes, peas, corn, carrots, and cheese. Pro tip: omit the potatoes and add cheese tortellini, recipe here.
Chili
You can't go wrong with a big pot of beef chili once the temperatures start dropping. Add beans, tomatoes, peppers, and your favorite chili toppings. Make a double batch and freeze the leftovers for an even easier dinner later.
Stuffed Pepper Casserole
All the flavors of stuffed peppers without all the work. Ground beef, rice, peppers, tomatoes, and cheese come together for an easy one-dish meal, recipe here.
Easy Beef Bolognese
Brown your ground beef with onion and garlic, add your favorite marinara sauce, and let it simmer while you cook some pasta. Add a little Parmesan on top and you've got an easy dinner for a busy fall evening, recipe here.
You can also revisit our Burger Bowls with Special Sauce or Sesame Beef & Broccoli from previous Monthly Meal Boxes when you need something a little quicker
Beef Roast
October is prime roast season. Take advantage of your beef roast by cooking it low and slow with onions, carrots, potatoes, garlic, herbs, and beef broth.
Let everything cook together until the beef is tender enough to fall apart and the vegetables are perfectly soft. Serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty sourdough and don't forget to save the leftovers!
Leftover roast ideas:
- French dip sandwiches
- Beef tacos
- Breakfast hash
- Beef sandwiches
- Loaded baked potatoes
If you enjoyed our Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches from a previous box, a leftover roast is the perfect excuse to make them again!
German Sausage Wraps
These German sausage wraps are a great option when you want something quick and easy but still hearty enough for a fall dinner.
Simply cook your German sausage and slice it into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a tortilla with your favorite toppings and wrap it up.
Try adding:
- Shredded cheese
- Sauerkraut
- Sautéed onions
- Peppers
- Mustard
- Pickles
For a crispier version, fold the tortilla around the sausage and toppings and toast it in a skillet until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
These are also great for an easy lunch or a simple dinner on a busy night.
Cozy Fall Soups
October is when we start reaching for the soup pot more often, and this month's ground beef and roast are perfect for making hearty soups and stews.
A few ideas to add to your fall menu:
Beef & Vegetable Soup
Use ground beef or leftover roast with carrots, potatoes, celery, onions, tomatoes, and broth.
Classic Beef Stew
Use leftover roast or your favorite beef stew-style preparation with potatoes, carrots, onions, and plenty of rich broth, recipe here.
Taco Soup
This is a hearty, protein-packed, beef taco soup recipe with black beans, recipe here.
Beef & Barley Soup
A old time soup we don't make often enough, this hearty Beef and Barley Soup is flavorful, filling, and the perfect cold weather meal, recipe here.
Soups are also one of our favorite ways to stretch a pound or two of beef into several family meals—and they usually taste even better the next day!
Beef Jerky ~ The Perfect Fall Snack
This month's box also includes two packages of beef jerky, which makes snack time easy.
Toss a package in the car for fall adventures, keep some on hand for busy afternoons, or pair it with cheese, fruit, and crackers for an easy snack plate.
And with the holidays coming up, beef jerky also makes a great stocking stuffer! It's an easy gift for dads, husbands, grandparents, hunters, or anyone who loves a good savory snack.
Make the Most of Your October Box
From slow-cooked roasts and hearty soups to easy sausage wraps and football-worthy dips, this month's box is all about embracing the cozy side of fall.
We hope these recipes give you a few new ideas for using your October beef and make dinnertime just a little easier as the days get shorter and the schedules get busier.
As always, we'll keep sharing new recipes and meal ideas each month to help you make the most of your Monthly Meal Box!
Happy cooking, and as always, we'd love to see what's on your table! Tag us @canyonvalleyprovisionstx and use #CVPBoxMeals so we can share your creations.