With Texas rodeo season upon us, we’re feeling nostalgic for some of our favorite cowboy fare from around the state. Grab your group of lasso-lovin’ friends and giddyup for these Goodtaste-approved snacks and sides that scream “Texas”!
Tejas Rodeo’s Smoked Beef Rib Tacos with Tomato-Poblano Jam
Rope in this fabulous beef rib tacos recipe from Tejas Rodeo Co. At this Bulverde restaurant, a live professional rodeo of bull riding and barrel racing goes on 9 months out of the year. At the award-winning steak house, gargantuan beef ribs are served with homemade corn tortillas. Now you can savor all the goodness of this cowboy cooking in your own kitchen—we have the recipe!
Burro Cheese Kitchen’s Mac ‘n’ Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This ooey-gooey sandwich, featured on Season 3 of Goodtaste with Tanji, is inspired by Burro Cheese Kitchen in Austin. The “Burning Mac” is made on sourdough bread and filled with mac and cheese, cheddar, and Austin’s very own Yellowbird Foods hot sauce.
Killen’s BBQ Baked Beans
Is it really rodeo season without a bubbling pot of BBQ baked beans simmering on the stove? We’re longtime fans of Killen’s BBQ‘s Beans, which are made with leftover shredded rib meat, molasses, and their house BBQ sauce.
Black’s BBQ’s Maple Sausage Donut Bites
Nothing says Texas Rodeo like these little donut sausage bites! We nabbed the recipe from The Original Black’s Barbecue in Lockhart, which is Texas’s barbecue capital. This BBQ mecca has been open since 1932, and diners have been chowing down on giant beef ribs and spicy jalapeño sausage ever since. While the favorites haven’t changed much, we bet that no one in 1932 would have dreamed of the bourbon sausage donuts being served today!
Steak 48’s Corn Crème Brûlée
While crowds flock to Steak 48 in the Bayou City for its prime meat and super-fresh seafood, it’s their sides that take this steak house to the next level. The menu has an extensive list of over 20 side dishes, like the slightly savory corn crème brûlée. This over-the-top creamed corn ain’t like your grandma’s. It’s made with fresh sweet corn and then broiled to create a crackly caramelized top. Now you can make it for yourself.
Killen’s Brisket Tacos
Make the trail ride a little tastier with these brisket tacos from Killen’s BBQ. Killen’s pairs their juicy brisket with fresh roasted tomato salsa and pico de gallo.
24 Diner’s Rodeo Chili
Turn up the heat on your next batch of chili with this no-bean version from 24 Diner in Austin, made with roasted poblano peppers and jalapeños. No sweat on putting this one together—it’s easy to make!
Treebeards’ Jalapeño Cornbread
Look at this epic cornbread from Treebeards! Creamed corn and cheddar cheese make this cornbread moist, while jalapeño peppers give it a kick. Adjust the amount of jalapeños to accommodate your individual taste.
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