Now THAT’S some meat! Bacon-wrapped filet mignon and crabcakes.

Now, this is not the kind of thing served in the school cafeteria (especially with the white wine pairing) but we’re one step closer to it with the USDA allowing more meat at lunchtime.

Believe me, I’ll bet there are some students who would LOVE to see that plate above in the cafeteria line. Minus the wine.

It won’t be quite that good, but the Agricultural Department plans to do away with the limits on meat in school lunches. They’ll scrap the maximum daily and weekly limits that were previously imposed.

Parents and lawmakers complained that students weren’t getting enough meat to satisfy their hunger.

Sad.

Some students even put together this pro-meat video to voice their distaste for the limits. Absolute genius.

I particularly love the “I Heart Beef” T-shirt the kid is wearing.

Say it loud! Say it proud!

Well, for once, their efforts struck a chord and the limits have been banished.

Free speech rocks.

Mess with the bull, you get the horns.

Carry on, meat eaters!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

Oh, my! Cheese + strip steaks + bacon? A magical combination, to be sure.

There’s BACON under that there cheese! Mmmmm.

Check out the how-to video for these delectable strip steaks by the BBQ Pit Boys. And add your own touches as well!

This recipe combines Kansas City strip steaks, sharp cheddar cheese and delicious smoked bacon, plus lots of other flavorful additions.

Simply beautiful.

I love how the video’s narrator keeps saying, “Man!”

My sentiments exactly.

Enjoy!

This is genius and filled with meaty, tasty goodness.

Have you tried Meat Wheels?

This was a new one for me, but looks oh so delicious.

These grilled Meat Wheels contain bacon (yum), flank steaks, white onion and herbs and spices.

Can you think of anything more enticing? I can just imagine what that smells like sizzling on the grill. Holy cow.

Click here for full instructions and the recipe for these beautiful AND tasty treats.

It doesn’t get much better than Meat Wheels, my friends!

Photo courtesy of Instructables.com.