PURPOSE OF THE CONTEST The Montana State Fair Beef Cook-Off is conducted annually to promote Montana's BEEF industry. Contest Date:                  Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Entry Form Deadline:    July 20, 2009 Place:                                Family Living Center, Montana State Fairgrounds Sponsors:                        Montana Cattlewomen, Montana State Extension, Montana State Extension Homemakers Clubs ELIGIBILITY AND RULES FOR THE CONTEST: Any teenager between the ages of 13-18 years of age may enter the contest. Teens will create their fun beef recipe that promotes nutritional balance, is loved by teens and has family appeal. Teens must be able to prepare and display the beef dish without adult assistance. Contest entry forms are available at the Cascade County Extension Office, 1807 3rd St. N.W., Great Falls, Montana 59404 Selected contestants for the Montana State Beef Cook-off will be notified prior to the contest by the Cascade County Extension Office. "TEENS IN THE KITCHEN" BEEF DISH CONTEST - RULES AND GUIDELINES Include three printed or typed copies of the recipe with the entry blank.  The Extension Office will not type recipes. The number of servings must be included. The entry must serve four our more people with a minimum of four ounces of BEEF per serving. The entry must be suitable for a main dish at a meal.  No snacks or dishes may be served on a bun. The dish must be cooked to completion in 30 minutes or less. No more than eight (8) ingredients, not including water, spices, or seasonings, will be permitted. There will be no outdoor cooking. No other meat but beef may be used (including deli meat). Placemats and serving spoons may be used; centerpieces or table settings are not permitted. Marinating meat will not be considered against the "ease of preparation." No Wine or sherry will be permitted in the cookery of the dish. Contestants must dress appropriately for cooking, including an apron, hair net or covered hair. The contest will be conducted under the supervision of a Montana CattleWomen Chairman and MSU Extension Service Family and Consumer Science Agent and Cascade County Homemakers.

Montana CattleWomen Present The State Fair "Teens in the Kitchen" Beef Cook-Off July 29, 2009 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Family Living Center Montana State Fairgrounds

Contestants must furnish:

1. Meat and all other ingredients for the preparation of the recipe.
2. Equipment needed to prepare the recipe.
3. Utensils needed to prepare the recipe.
4. Serving items needed for the finished product.

• The dish must be prepared at the contest site and placed on an appropriate serving dish or container.
• The dish or finished product must be ready for judging at the designated time, regardless of a late start, or forgotten items.
• NO members of the contestant's families will be allowed in the food preparation area. Contestants, Extension Agents, and the Chairman are the only people allowed in the kitchen area during preparation time.

• Judging will be completed by three qualified persons, including a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher or agent.
• Selection of judges will be completed by the local Montana CattleWomen Chairman.
• Techniques in preparing the dish WILL NOT be considered.
• Judging will be completed based on the finished product.
• No one will be allowed in the judging area during judging.
• Chairwoman and Extension Agent are allowed to confer with the judges.
• THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES IS FINAL.
• Judging will take place from 2-5pm.
• Winners will be announced at 5pm.
• Contestants will receive the judges score sheets.

Cash prizes in each category of the contest:

• 1st Place.....$150
• 2nd Place....$  75
• 3rd Place.....$  50

Names of Teenagers_________________________________________________________________________________
Age of Teen Participating____________________________
Address_________________________________Phone_______________
Name of Dish_____________________Number of Servings______
Cut of Meat_______________________Cost-Per-Serving________
Cooking Methods: (fill in one)
     Oven_________ Temperature________ Time__________ / Top of Stove ____________Time_______
     Electric Fry Pan__________________ Time_________ / Other __________________Time______

RECIPE CARDS: Be sure to list the: NUMBER OF SERVINGS, THE COST PER SERVING, and PLEASE INCLUDE A CARD WITH BRIEF BIOGRAPHY INFORMATION: hobbies, interests, family - (for publicity purposes only.)
Please send or bring your entry blank to:
     Cascade County Extension Service
     1807 3rd St. N.W. - Westgate Mall
     Great Falls, MT 59404