December is here — the month of full calendars, full tables, and meals that bring everyone together. This month’s Monthly Meal Box was carefully created with comfort, convenience, and holiday hosting in mind. Whether you’re feeding visiting family, cooking cozy weeknight dinners, or bringing a dish to a gathering, these cuts make it simple to serve nourishing, delicious meals all season long.
Here’s what’s inside your December box:
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1 NEW Beef Breakfast Sausage
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1 NEW Beef German Sausage
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2 NY Strip Steaks
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2 Pounds Stew Meat
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4 Pounds Ground Beef
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1 package Beef Jerky
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1 package NEW Brisket Patties
Below you’ll find recipes + ideas designed to make your December cooking easier, warmer, and more flavorful all while getting to try our NEW products.
Carne Guisada
Use: Stew Meat
Warm, rich, and deeply comforting — Carne Guisada is a perfect December meal.
Tender beef simmered with onions, peppers, tomatoes, and spices creates a velvety, spoon-tender stew that pairs beautifully with rice, tortillas, or your favorite chip.
Check out our full recipe here.
Freshly Milled Breakfast Biscuits
Use: Beef Breakfast Sausage
A warm, handheld breakfast perfect for busy December mornings, protein rich snacks, or to take to a holiday party.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Beef Breakfast Sausage
- 4 cups freshly milled soft white wheat flour
- 1 TBS baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 TBS coconut sugar (or regular sugar)
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 2 scoops unflavored collagen powder
- 1.5 cups cold buttermilk
- Optional Shredded raw cheese, chopped green chilies, jalapeños
Directions
- Sauté beef breakfast sausage until cooked. Break into small pieces while cooking.
- In a food processor or mixer, combine all dry ingredients.
- Add cold butter and chop/mix until butter pieces are coated in flour mixture.
- Add buttermilk and maple syrup and mix just until dough forms.
- Add sausage, cheese, chilies, or any other additives.
- Scoop large spoonfuls of the mixture on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 425* for 10-12 minutes.
German Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
Use: German Sausage
Minimal prep. Zero fuss.
Just slice your German sausage, add any of the following vegetables, drizzle with olive oil and salt, and roast at 425* for 25 minutes.
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Potatoes
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Onions
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Carrots or Brussels sprouts
This becomes a hearty, complete meal in under 30 minutes.
Jessica's Holiday Dip
Use: Ground Beef
Every gathering needs that warm, irresistible dip. Let's make it protein packed, healthy, and delicious, shall we? Double this recipe if you're feeding a crowd.
Brown your ground beef and combine it with:
- 1 Can Tomatoes and Green Chilies
- 1 Block of Cream Cheese
- Shredded Cheese (your favorite)
- Optional: diced jalapeños, corn, or black beans
Serve with seed oil free tortilla chips or veggie sticks and you're guaranteed to please the crowd.
Brisket Burgers
Use: Brisket Patties
These new brisket patties are incredibly rich and juicy and they're huge— making the perfect elevated burger.
Top with:
- Caramelized onions
- Melted cheddar or gouda
- A BBQ mayo
- Toasted brioche buns
***NOTE: These are also easy to break apart and sauté to use on top of baked potatoes or nachos.
NY Strips for a Crowd
Use: NY Strip Steaks
If you’re hosting or need a centerpiece meal, NY strips are ideal.
Sear or grill them, then slice thinly to serve family-style — it feeds more people while still feeling special.
Top with this Parsley Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Process all ingredients in food processor until finely chopped and well combined, about 20 seconds; set aside for serving.
Serve with:
- Crispy potatoes
- Roasted green beans
- A simple chimichurri
Chili
A December essential.
Saute onions and garlic, brown ground beef, add tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and a dash of coconut or brown sugar. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or cornbread croutons.
Perfect for:
- Snow days
- Busy weeknights
- Feeding a crowd inexpensively
Classic Beef Stew in the Instant Pot
Use: Stew Meat
Slow cooked. Tender. Hearty. Warm. Delicious. What more could you ask for?
Ingredients:
- 2 TBS beef tallow or olive oil
- 2 pounds CVP stew meat (thawed)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 carrots (coined)
- 4 sticks celery (chopped)
- 2 large potatoes (cubed)
- 4 TBS Worcestershire sauce
- 4 TBS ketchup
- 4 cups CVP beef bone broth
- Sea salt
Preparation:
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Add the following to the instant pot and sauté: beef tallow, stew meat, onion, and garlic. 3-5 minutes.
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Add remaining ingredients to the instant pot, stir well.
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Put on lid and set to “manual” for 15 minutes.
More Cozy Winter Meal Ideas Using Ground Beef
Shepherd’s Pie - Ground beef simmered with veggies and topped with buttery mashed potatoes.
Beef + Potato Skillet - A one-pan meal with ground beef, diced potatoes, onions, and cheese.
Stuffed Pepper Casserole - All the flavors of stuffed peppers with half the effort.
Homemade Sloppy Joes - A kid favorite — serve on toasted buns with roasted sweet potatoes.
Creamy Ground Beef Pasta - A 20-minute comfort dish with pasta, cream, garlic, and parmesan.
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This month is full of gatherings, cozy meals, and opportunities to slow down around the table. We hope this box brings warmth, ease, and lots of delicious memories to your home.
If you try any of these recipes, we’d love to see!
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