Steak can be tricky business. The word itself has become an ambiguous term for a myriad of beef cuts, which are often meant to be treated differently in preparation. We also think it is important to know and respect how many steaks you can expect from one animal. In the modern culinary culture it can start to feel as though steaks grow on trees! We have created a little cheat sheet for all you Maine Meat goers. You are always welcome to ask about how to prepare the steaks (and [...]

Pour the olive oil in a heavy bottom pan. Less is more, you only need a thin layer. Toss in the onions, and let them cook for one minute. Add in the garlic, ground beef, and sausage, a little salt and let brown on medium-high heat. Stir regularly, and break apart bigger chunks of ground meat. Once the meat is browned on all sides add the kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato puree, and all the spices to the pot. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Let cook on low heat [...]