CENTENNIAL, Colo., May 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans are
kicking off the official start of grilling season this Memorial Day weekend and firing up their
barbecues in celebration of National Hamburger Day on Sunday. Join
the fun with just-released, "hot off the grill" favorite burger
recipes and culinary inspiration from the Beef Checkoff.
Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8110351-beef-checkoff-national-hamburger-day/
As the authority on beef, the Beef Checkoff's
BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com continues to be Americans' go-to source
for top burger ideas. To further inspire ahead of National
Hamburger Day this Sunday, the Beef Checkoff revealed its top ten
most-searched-for burger recipes, with Lean Mean Cheeseburger,
Ranch Burgers, Caribbean Beef Burgers with Mango Salsa,
Cheesy Jalapeno Pepper-Stuffed Burgers, Carolina Barbecue
Burgers, Classic Beef Cheeseburgers, Maple-Bacon Beer Burger,
Barbecue Chipotle Burgers, Thai Burger and Zesty BBQ Cheeseburgers
taking top billings.
"Americans' love affair with burgers continues, as they say
they're twice as likely to visit a grocery store that's promoting
beef for grilling, over a store that promotes any other protein,"
said Dave Zino, Executive Chef at
the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef
Checkoff. "As a high-quality protein packed with 10 essential
nutrients, a sizzling, juicy burger is a satisfying meal like no
other – perfect for Memorial Day
entertaining and experimenting with new flavors."
The Beef Checkoff is also rolling out its new Beef 101: Burger
Bar video. Perfect for those hosting at home but craving global
flavors, the video takes viewers on a "Tour de Burger," curing
foodie wanderlust one bite at a time. The video features burger
recipes from around the world – from a burger inspired by southern
barbeques to a burger fit for the Greek islands to one that borrows
flavors from an Italian summer staple, the Caprese salad.
With so many culinary twists on the classic, burgers have taken
on countless shapes, sizes and toppings over the years since the
original burger began its rise to stardom. The origin of the term
'burger' dates back to the 1880s in Hamburg, Germany, where locals ground up beef
steak and formed it into patties they called a "Hamburg Steak."
German immigrants then brought Hamburg Steak to the United States where Americans placed it
between two pieces of bread to form the first hamburger. Though the
exact origin of the hamburger continues to be debated, one thing is
certain: the first burger was indeed beef – and the hamburger
continues to be an American all-time favorite.
For cooking tips, information and more creative takes on
Americans' beloved burger, visit BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com.
About the Beef Checkoff
The Beef Checkoff Program
was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. The checkoff
assesses $1 per head on the sale of
live domestic and imported cattle, in addition to a comparable
assessment on imported beef and beef products. States may retain up
to 50 cents on the dollar and forward
the other 50 cents per head to the
Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board, which administers
the national checkoff program, subject to USDA approval.
About NCBA, a Contractor to the Beef Checkoff
The
National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is a contractor to the
Beef Checkoff Program. The Beef Checkoff Program is administered by
the Cattlemen's Beef Board, with oversight provided by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture.
Media Contact:
Hillary Makens
Director of Media Relations
National Cattlemen's Beef Association
Direct: 303-850-3383
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SOURCE National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to
the Beef Checkoff