From Crowd-Pleasing Cheeseburger Boats to Loaded Dips, Pre Brands Has Game-Day Recipes for Every Kind of Football Fan
KEY POINTS
- Pre® Brands launches seven football-season recipes featuring 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef for tailgating, homegating and family meals.
- Recipes include Cheeseburger Boats, Loaded Beer Cheese Dip, Steak Kebabs, Sweet and Sour Dip, Sliders, Beefy Mac and Cheese, and Meatballs.
- The recipes feature Pre® Brands ground beef and premium steak cuts, with options for appetizers, grilling, make-ahead meals and busy weeknights.
CHICAGO, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Football season brings more than game-day kickoffs - it brings packed schedules, backyard tailgates, watch parties and meals that need to work around everything in between. Pre® Brands, a leader in 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, is kicking off the season with a collection of flavorful recipes that make it easy to bring high-quality beef to the table, whether fans are feeding a crowd or fitting dinner in between practices, games and other fall activities.
"Football season is one of our favorite times of year because food is such a big part of the experience, whether you're grilling before kickoff, gathering around the TV or trying to get a meal on the table between practices," said Nicole Schumacher, Chief Marketing Officer at Pre Brands. "With a range of lean ground beef and premium steak cuts, our 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef gives consumers the quality and versatility to create great meals and gameday snacks throughout the season."
From portable tailgate favorites to easy homegating dishes and recipes designed for busy football families, Pre's versatile portfolio of steaks and ground beef offers options for every kind of game-day schedule.
Tailgating MVPs:
- Cheeseburger Boats: A crowd-pleasing take on a classic cheeseburger, these boats pack familiar game-day flavors into a hollowed-out loaf of bread for an easy-to-serve snack. This recipe features juicy Pre® 85% Lean Ground Beef, offering the rich flavor and juiciness that make it a classic choice for burgers.
- Loaded Beer Cheese Dip: This ultimate game-day appetizer combines creamy sharp cheddar, ranch seasoning, horseradish and a splash of beer with savory browned beef. Made with Pre® 95% Lean Ground Beef, this make-ahead dip comes together quickly and is perfect for serving with pretzels, chips or fresh vegetables.
Homegating Crowd Pleasers:
- Shawarma-Inspired Steak Kebabs: A fantastic backyard recipe made for sharing, pairing beautifully charred beef skewers with warm pita, fresh tomato cucumber salad, and a chilled garlic yogurt sauce. The dish spotlights Pre® New York Strip Steak, which cuts easily into tender cubes that hold up perfectly on the grill.
- Sweet and Sour Dip: This layered dip puts a fun spin on classic egg roll flavors, combining seasoned Pre® 92% Lean Ground Beef with whipped cream cheese, sweet and sour sauce, crunchy peanuts and fresh vegetables. It's a hearty, easy-to-serve appetizer with a satisfying combination of textures and sweet-savory flavor.
- White Castle-Style Sliders: Bring stadium-style nostalgia to your backyard with these bite-sized sliders, cooked on a bed of savory onions with the buns steamed directly on top. This crowd-pleasing recipe relies on Pre® 85% Lean Ground Beef to create thin, juicy patties that cook up quickly between quarters.
Busy Game-Day Heroes:
- Skillet Baked Beefy Mac and Cheese: This one-pan dinner upgrades a classic weeknight favorite into a hearty, protein-packed game-day meal kids love. The recipe utilizes savory Pre® 85% Lean Ground Beef to create a rich, cheesy skillet that is ready to serve anytime.
- Freezer Meatballs with Red Sauce and Polenta: A foolproof kid favorite served over a warm bed of creamy polenta or pasta to create a filling meal after a tough practice. These family-friendly meatballs can be prepped ahead and kept warm in red sauce inside a slow cooker, making dinner ready the minute your athlete walks through the door. The recipe utilizes lean Pre® 95% Lean Ground Beef for plenty of clean protein.
Pre Brands is bringing high-quality, 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef to football season with practical inspiration for tailgating, homegating and busy game-day meals. EatPre.com features tips for cooking the perfect steak alongside wholesome, protein-forward recipes. Pre's portfolio of products is available nationwide at grocery, club, and e-commerce channels including Instacart. For more information, visit www.eatpre.com or follow @eatpre on Facebook and Instagram.
About Pre® Brands
Pre® Brands is one of the leading grass-fed and grass-finished premium lean beef proteins available nationwide at grocery, club, and e-commerce channel including Instacart or find a retailer near you at www.eatpre.com/store-locator. Pre® beef is sourced from cattle in New Zealand and Australia and are 100% pasture raised and grazed for their whole lives on lush nutrient-rich grasses in accordance with the strictest beef standards in the world. This commitment to a 100% grass-fed and grass-finished, wet-aged process results in high-quality, great tasting lean beef products with transparency from pasture to package to plate. Pre®'s portfolio of products includes steaks, ground beef, marinades and seasonal items that have no added hormones, are Non-GMO Project Verified, Halal compliant and Whole30, Paleo and Keto certified. For more information, visit www.eatpre.com or follow @eatpre on Facebook and Instagram.
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