🍽️ Fresh from the Farm: Easy Recipes Using This Week’s CSA Box

This week’s CSA box is bursting with farm-fresh goodness — pasture-raised ground beef, crisp green beans, tender okra, and beautiful yellow squash and zucchini. Whether you’re planning cozy weeknight dinners or quick skillet meals, here are some delicious ways to enjoy every bite straight from the farm.

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🥘 1. Farmhouse Beef & Veggie Skillet

A one-pan meal that brings it all together!
Ingredients:

• 1 lb Wesley Wells Farm pasture-raised ground beef
• 1 zucchini and 1 yellow squash, sliced
• 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain if needed.
3. Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant.
4. Stir in green beans and squash, season, and cook until tender.
5. Serve warm — it’s hearty, colorful, and farm-fresh!

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🍲 2. Southern-Style Okra & Tomatoes

A southern favorite that pairs perfectly with any main dish.
Ingredients:

• 2 cups sliced okra
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• ½ onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Sauté onion and garlic in butter until soft.
2. Add okra and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes and seasonings; simmer uncovered 10–15 minutes.
4. Serve with rice, cornbread, or alongside grilled beef patties.

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🍛 3. Ground Beef & Green Bean Stir-Fry

Quick, savory, and great for busy weeknights.
Ingredients:

• 1 lb pasture-raised ground beef
• 2 cups green beans, trimmed
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• Cooked rice for serving

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef and drain.
2. Stir-fry green beans for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
3. Mix soy sauce, sugar/honey, and garlic; pour into skillet.
4. Toss to coat and simmer a few minutes.
5. Serve over rice for a simple, filling meal.

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🌿 4. Roasted Summer Squash & Zucchini

A go-to side dish for any summer meal!
Ingredients:

• 2 zucchini and 2 yellow squash, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt, pepper, and fresh herbs (like thyme or basil)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Toss squash with oil and seasonings on a baking sheet.
3. Roast 15–20 minutes until golden and tender.
4. Optional: sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.

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🍴 Wrapping Up

Your CSA box isn’t just full of produce — it’s full of possibilities. Try one of these recipes this week and tag us @WesleyWellsFarm to show off your farm-fresh creations!

🌽 Eat local. Support small farms. Enjoy the harvest!