Not a fan of meatloaf, but love our ground beef!! More recipe ideas here!

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August 15, 2025

1. Classic Stuffed Peppers 🌶

Hollow out bell peppers available at Cliff's, the home of Cunningham Pastured Meats and organically grown and fill them with a mix of cooked Cunningham Ranch 80/20 ground beef, rice, onions, and Italian herbs. Top with cheese and bake until bubbly.

2. Savory Beef Tacos 🌮

Brown ground beef with cumin, chili powder, and garlic. Serve in warm tortillas with fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese. Our favorite cheese is Sierra Nevada Organic Raw White Cheddar sold fresh at Cliff's Country Market's deli - Remember, Cliff's is the home of Cunningham Pastured Meats -- purchase all of your fresh, organic and local produce and raw milk cheeses for a supreme meal!!

3. Juicy Smash Burgers 🍔

Form loose ground beef balls, press onto a hot griddle, and season generously with salt and pepper. Top with melty cheese and stack on toasted buns. We love Gaston's Brioche buns. Gaston's bread is baked fresh and delivered daily to Cliff's, the home of Cunningham Pastured Meats!

4. Hearty Beef & Veggie Skillet 🥦

Sauté ground beef with onions, carrots, zucchini, and garlic. Add a splash of beef broth and simmer until tender for a one-pan dinner.

5. Spaghetti Bolognese 🍝

Simmer Cunningham’s pasture-raised ground beef with crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning for a rich, hearty sauce. Here’s a local tip: Cliff’s — home of Cunningham Pastured Meats — offers seasonal, certified organic canning tomatoes grown right here in Idaho by Rice Family Farms. Use them to make your own fresh, flavorful Bolognese with ease… and serve it with love. ❤️

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Warm Salmon, Squash & Apple Salad

Warm Salmon, Red Kuri Squash & Apple Harvest Salad At Cunningham Pastured Meats, we love bringing together trusted partners who share our values of quality, transparency, and care. This Warm Salmon, Red Kuri Squash & Apple Salad does just that—pairing vibrant produce from Cliff’s Country Market with premium wild-caught sockeye salmon from Alsek Fish LLC. The result is a hearty, nourishing salad that tastes like autumn in a bowl. 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4) For the Salad: 1 medium red kuri squash from Cliff’s Country Market, peeled, seeded, and cubed 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt & pepper, to taste 1 ½ pounds Cunningham Pastured Meats Wild-Caught Sockeye Salmon (sourced from Alsek Fish LLC) 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing, if not baking) 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), sliced thin — also available at Cliff’s 6 cups arugula or baby spinach (Cliff’s seasonal greens) ½ cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped Optional: ¼ cup goat cheese or feta For the Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette: ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (optional) 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup Salt & pepper, to taste 🔪 Instructions Roast the Squash Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until tender and caramelized. Cook the Salmon Pan-seared: Heat oil in skillet. Season salmon, cook skin-side down 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook 3–4 more minutes. Baked: Place salmon on parchment-lined pan, season, and bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes until it flakes. Cool slightly, then flake into hearty chunks. Make the Dressing Whisk vinaigrette ingredients until smooth and emulsified. Adjust to taste. Assemble the Salad Toss greens with half the vinaigrette. Arrange squash, apples, salmon, and pecans on top. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Add goat cheese if desired. 🌊 About the Salmon: Know Your Fisherman Our salmon comes from Alsek Fish LLC, a small fishing family that spends summers in Southeast Alaska and calls the Treasure Valley home the rest of the year. They fish the Alsek River, a glacier-fed river that averages just 39°F. Those icy waters mean salmon from this run naturally carry higher levels of healthy fats and Omega-3s—fuel for their long journey home. Alsek Fish LLC catches and processes every fillet themselves, so when you buy from Cunningham Pastured Meats, you truly know your fisherman. 🌱 About the Produce: Local & Fresh from Cliff’s From the earthy sweetness of red kuri squash to the crisp bite of Idaho-grown apples, all of the fresh produce in this salad is available at Cliff’s Country Market. It’s the perfect way to enjoy seasonal flavors while supporting local growers. ✨ Why You’ll Love It Sweet, savory, nutty, and tangy flavors in every bite Features Cliff’s seasonal produce and Alsek wild-caught salmon Balanced enough for lunch, hearty enough for dinner A celebration of real food from trusted families and local farms

Sweet and Sour Meat Balls Cunningham Ranch Style

🍍🥩 Sweet & Sour Meatballs made with Cunningham Ranch Beef & Pork — baked golden, then tossed with peppers, pineapple & tangy sauce for the perfect sweet-meets-savory dinner! 🙌✨

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