Did Sai Baba ever cook with or distribute meat to his followers?

Yes, the texts clarify that Sai Baba did sometimes distribute food that was mixed with meat. However, this was done with great discernment. As Chapter 38 explains, a doubt may arise as to why Baba would distribute meat-mixed food as Prasad. The text resolves this by stating that Baba would only serve this type of food to devotees who were already habitual meat-eaters. For those who had never consumed meat, He would not even let them touch it, as He never wished to create a new craving in them through His Prasad. This shows his respect for the individual practices of His devotees.