BBQ
September 10, 2020
Two Austin Women Hope to Build the First Lab-Grown Brisket
The founders of BioBQ are designing a real-meat version of the Texas barbecue favorite—no animal slaughter required.
Beef
Food & Drink
September 3, 2020
This Plant-Based Chili Has No Meat (or Beans)
Meat substitutes such as Beyond Meat keep growing in popularity, so we re-created a Texas bowl of red—no beef involved.
Food & Drink
August 19, 2020
The Better Beef Buying Guide
A growing number of independent specialty shops around the state offer tightly curated selections from local producers.
Food & Drink
August 12, 2020
The Quest for Better Beef
Vegans want to end the killing of animals. Scientists say livestock are accelerating climate change. COVID-19 is ravaging meat-packers. Texas beef is under fire—but all across the industry, from the pasture to the butcher case, a vision of more sustainable burgers and briskets is beginning to come into focus.
BBQ Recipes
May 9, 2020
How to Cook Smoked Tri-Tip
An underrated cut of meat, tri-tip is a practical (and delectable) choice as beef prices skyrocket.
News & Politics
January 22, 2020
Texas A&M Slaps Back at Harvard Critics of Its Beef-Industry-Backed Research
Chancellor John Sharp pens a strongly worded defense of the integrity of his university’s work.
BBQ
November 22, 2017
Automated Beef Grading Hits a Snag, Causing a Dip in Prime Grade Beef Supply
It turns out that the camera might add ten pounds (or something like that).
Politics & Policy
July 1, 2016
Dallas’ Saltiness Over Losing The RNC To Cleveland Knows No Bounds
The city tried to buy up $50K worth of ad space in Cleveland to advertise Dallas.
Business
November 17, 2014
Are You Ready For the Texas Beef Industry’s Totally Hip Ad Campaign Aimed at Cool Teens?
Should be a meaty ad campaign as they beef up their marketing presence for tender audiences.
The Daily Post
June 16, 2014
A North Austin Supermarket Has Forced Us To Learn What “Pizzle” Is
Spoiler alert: It's gross.
Business
January 21, 2013
Company to Take ABC News to Court Over ‘Pink Slime’ Label
Beef Products, Inc. sued ABC News for defamation over the network's reporting on the company's lean finely textured beef product.
News & Politics
January 21, 2013
Governor Perry Enjoys Some Delicious “Pink Slime”
Perry and four other governors visit an Iowa meat plant that processes "lean finely textured beef."
Food & Drink
January 21, 2013
Turkey, TX, Gets Another Offer to Rename Itself
Washington D.C.’s Pork Barrel BBQ strikes back at PETA by asking the small Panhandle town to rename itself “Barbecue” instead of “Tofurky.”
News & Politics
January 20, 2013
A Lot of Bull
Bob Kleberg had a problem. Brahman cattle from India were tough enough to survive in the South Texas climate, but they were too tough to eat. And fat English cattle like Herefords and Shorthorns suffered the traditional fate of the English in the tropics: they degenerated into a stupor and
Food & Drink
January 20, 2013
State Fare
“In another lifetime, I used to make this dish with a classic French Madeira sauce and specialty beef,” says Michael Thomson, the owner of Michaels (3413 West Seventh) in Fort Worth, “but it just didn’t seem indigenous.” So he switched to regular choice tenderloin, substituted bourbon (“our only native American
Recipes
January 20, 2013
Beef Tenderloin in Ancho-Bourbon Sauce
Recipe from Michaels, Fort Worth.Ranch Potato Wedges6 baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 cup minced garlic 1/4 cup minced shallots 1 1/2 sticks butter 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper to tastePreheat oven to 350 degrees. In a heavy saucepan, sauté garlic
Recipes
January 20, 2013
Beef Tenderloin Marinated in Molasses and Black Pepper
1 cup molasses 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 large shallot, peeled and finely chopped 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste 2 pounds center-cut beef tenderloin, trimmed
Feature
October 31, 2012
Git Along, Lonesome Ranchers
Cattle ranching in Texas has been endangered almost since its inception. Has the harsh economic reality finally caught up with our most iconic business?
Eat My Words
October 18, 2012
Spice-Rubbed Jerky from Burma: Rivers of Flavor
Two days ago, I featured a post on Naomi Duguid’s new book “Burma: Rivers of Flavor.” Before I talked to the Duguid, I asked her to send along a Texas-esque recipe from the book that I could
Business
April 27, 2012
Texas Business Report: Amazon to Tax Texans
The giant of internet retail will start collecting taxes on Texas purchases in July, and has promised Comptroller Susan Combs it will make $200 million in capital investments in the state.
Eat My Words
April 2, 2012
ICYMI: Reactions to the Franklin BBQ “Vegan Brisket”
APRIL FOOLS! Breathe a sigh of relief, all you extremist carnivores. Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue in Austin IS NOT – I repeat, IS NOT – going to host Meatless Monday Vegan Brisket dinners. The TM Daily
Eat My Words
October 31, 2011
TMBBQFest Photo Gallery
Mouse over for captions, or click for full-size image. See ya next year (or tomorrow at your favorite joint)!
Eat My Words
October 27, 2011
TMBBQFest: Dirk Fowler’s Posters
While there isn’t one that features sausage, we’re still perfectly comfortable (and proud) to call these posters by Lubbock artist Dirk Fowler a Holy Trinity. A regular TEXAS MONTHLY contributor, Fowler came up with the motif when he saw the iPhone icon for our
Eat My Words
April 1, 2011
All Fired Up: Texas Hill Country Food and Wine Festival’s “Live Fire!” event was blazing fun.
(mouse over the photos to read the captions) There’s something deliciously naughty about attending a beef grilling event at an exotic game ranch in Texas. Add celebrity chefs, the open flame, and a corridor of wine purveyors to that mix and you’ve got yourself a party. In
Eat My Words
March 31, 2011
Recovered from SXSW Hangover? Bring on Hill Country Wine and Food
(Ground beef guru Josh Ozersky, from a 2008 Nightline appearance) Wednesday at approximately 4 p.m., culinary event planner Mike Thelin was driving around Austin in search of hardwood briquettes, trying to fill a last-minute request from one of the many chefs participating in the Texas Hill Country Wine and Food
Food & Drink
February 1, 1997
The Elite Meat to Eat
Chicken? For the birds. Fish? In the tank. From Buffalo Gap to Galveston, the faddish food these days is steak. Here are ten prime places to enjoy it.
Books
April 1, 1992
Having a Cow
Beyond Beef blames cattle for the decline of civilization—not to mention famine, pestilence, destruction, and death.
Business
January 31, 1974
Sold American!
Selling a herd of prime cattle can be tricky business. And it takes professionals to do it right.