Beef Shares Kid-Friendly Meal Solutions

As Americans are spending more time at home, parents are looking for meal inspiration to keep the whole family happy. The South Dakota Beef Industry Council is here with recipes that everyone in the family can enjoy and even make together. Some of these family favorites include: 

Personal Beef Pizzas – These individual pizzas call for only four base ingredients and can be customized by each family member based on available ingredients.

Chuckwagon Beef & Pasta Skillet – With some common pantry staples and kid-friendly shaped pasta, if you have it, this recipe is quick, easy and sure to satisfy event he pickiest of eaters. 

Cheeseburger Mac – Three simple ingredients and 30 minutes is all that is needed for this filling family dish.

Peanut Butter, Chocolate-Hazelnut and Chocolate Chip Beef Jerky Cookies – This sweet recipe uses primarily pantry ingredients and is simple enough to get the kids involved.

“BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com and sdbeef.org has an abundance of kid-friendly options that can be made with kitchen staples that many families may already have on hand,” said Holly Swee, RD, LN, Director of Nutrition for the SDBIC. “These family favorites can help simplify dinner (or lunch or snack) time with easy prep and flavors that satisfy the whole family.” 

In addition to these kid-friendly recipes, check out the SDBIC’s new All About Family webpage for easy family meal recipes, recipes for 30 minutes or less, and recipes under $15.   The All About Family page has fun family activities, games and nutrition tips.  There’s something for everyone..