Beef Information Gateway Recipes (EN)

Beef and Plantain Casserole (Pastelón)

Here’s a Caribbean take on lasagna and possibly the most delectable casserole dish you’ve ever tasted. It’s what happens when ground beef is seasoned in sofrito (Puerto Rican marinade) and layered with sweet ripe Caribbean plantains. It’s more than a recipe, it’s a celebration of Puerto Rican and-

Bubbe’s Pride Beef Pot Roast

This take on the traditional Beef Brisket, often served during Jewish holidays, is based on a variety of cherished family recipes. The Brisket gets slow-roasted over a bed of caramelized onions and garlic in beef broth for a luscious braise that is simple and satisfying. The onions and pan juices-

Grilled Slow-Roasted Beef with Pineapple Rum Glaze

Start these delicious ribs in the oven and finish them on the barbecue. The spicy, sticky and sweet pineapple glaze adds a tropical twist to this rib recipe. Beef ribs are a fantastic change from regular pork ribs.

Slow-Roasted Honey-Glazed Beef Roast

This no-fuss oven Brisket is cooked low and slow in a foil pouch for a juicy crusted roast. Serve with your favorite coleslaw, baked beans, macaroni salad and buttery garlic bread for an indoor feast reminiscent of summer backyard barbecue season.

Pan-Seared Steak with Chimichurri Sauce and Garlic Brussels Sprouts

This is a great recipe for two people. If you’d like to make a larger batch of Chimichurri Sauce double the ingredients and use a food processor to help with the chopping. If you have any leftover sauce, keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and use to top any other cooked-

Reverse-Sear Smoked Steak

Rubbed with a classic steak spice and smoked on the grill with aromatic wood chips, this flavourful steak recipe first cooks by indirect heat and then over direct heat for a finishing sear and char. This steak is also known as a Porterhouse Grilling Steak and it has the same type of bone you find in-

Three-Tomato Braised Roast

Consider the convenience of the slow cooking beef pot roast – it makes its own delicious sauce while cooking and can also be made a day ahead, re-warming nicely in its own gravy. Could there be an easier dinner for family or guests than this Three-Tomato Pot Roast?

Grilled Sweet and Spicy Thai-Style Beef

These sticky ribs are a fun finger food to enjoy with friends and family. Get out the finger bowls and napkins to enjoy!

Oven-Roasted Beef Sliders with Pickle Relish and Aioli

These sliders can be made with any leftover roast beef or steak. Keep any leftover relish refrigerated for up to 2 weeks as a great condiment for hamburgers or sandwiches. You can make the beef and aioli up to 3 days ahead if serving cold.

Garlic-Rubbed Oven Roast with Pale Ale Gravy

English pale ales are generally known for their caramel notes, a floral hop finish and hints of stone fruit. North American versions tend to be a little more citrusy with a bready-yeast flavour. Choose your favourite style to flavour this rich gravy. Serve roast and gravy with classic mashed-

Flank Steak Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Spicy Mayo

My mother often cooked us grilled cheese for quick dinners and I always loved it. We weren’t very wealthy so we rarely had prime cuts of beef to go in our meals. I still remember that she served us canned asparagus to accompany this dish! To honour my childhood dinners, I offer you a grilled-

Donair-Style Grilled Steak Sandwiches

Enjoy all the flavours of this classic East Coast street food – with a few twists. The bold and beefy flavour of a beef steak is the perfect contrast to the sweet and creamy Donair sauce. Topped with timeless garnishes and served on a toasted Kaiser for a sandwich with great taste and crunch.

Easy Barbecue-Basted Roast Beef

This simple roast beef recipe is perfect served with potato salad and grilled corn. Baste with a barbecue sauce accented with mustard and vinegar for a nice sheen that develops slowly as the roast cooks in the barbecue by indirect heat.

Pan-Fried Steak with Herb Butter and Vegetables

Fresh herbs and garlic make a delicious herb butter that adds fabulous flavour to the already-flavourful steak and vegetables. For added drama, present the steak and vegetables in hot cast iron skillet and carve the steak at the table.

Grilled Slow-Roasted Buffalo-Style Basted Beef

Give meaty Beef Back Ribs the favourite bar-food treatment with a spicy rub and glaze. Slow oven-roasted first, followed by a quick barbecue time after saucing, serve these ribs with lots of crunchy veggies and dip, and lots of napkins!

Steak Sandwich with Pan-Fried Mushrooms and Chèvre

This bistro-style sandwich version of the classic combination goes beyond the basic “meat and potatoes” meal. You can use thinner sandwich or fast-fry steaks if you prefer and reduce the grilling time.

Barbecue Roast Beef with Butter Basting Sauce

The dark, full flavour of stout beer is key to the amazing basting sauce. Basting a Top Sirloin Oven Roast helps to create a juicy flavourful roast when cooked to perfection by indirect heat on the barbecue. Use a meat thermometer to cook your roast to the doneness that you like the best – without-

Hoisin-Glazed Oven Roast with Stir-Fry Vegetables

In this recipe the roast beef takes on Asian flavours as it roasts to juicy perfection. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is dependent on so many factors such as oven and thermometer accuracy, starting temperature of roast, roast shape and cut. A good thermometer is-

Pan-seared Steak with Brown Butter Sauce

Fresh thyme and nutty browned butter provide subtle yet distinctive flavours to this robust steak., Wing Steaks (a.k.a. Bone-in Strip Loin Grilling Steaks), are juicy and delicious in part due to the bone. Sub-in the ever-popular boneless Strip Loin Grilling Steak if you can’t find Wing Steak.

Grilled Ginger Beef Steak Stir-Fry

Everyone will love these gingery tender strips of Beef and colourful veggies. This recipe is just like having a stir-fry from the grill.

Seared Steak with Fat Pasha Hummus and Salsa Verde

This is a unique way to serve steak as either a main dish that is shared for two, or as an appetizer course or part of a buffet spread for 4 to 6 people.

Pizza-Style Pan-Fried Minute Steak Sandwich

Perfect for the kids, small households or singles – or anyone who has a cozy simple dinner or lunch in mind.

Pan-Seared Steak with Peppercorn Sauce and Crispy Shallots

Make our crispy shallots for the ultimate beef bling! They’re a great way to dress up burgers and grilled steaks too. To save prep time, make them ahead and refrigerate in airtight container for up to one week.

Mushroom Spinach Stir-Fry

This vegetable medley, seasoned with soy, sesame and ginger, is a quick side dish to serve on the side of any grilled steak, braised short ribs, or even burgers.

Slow-Simmered Rosemary Roast and Vegetables

The recipe for this tender, slow cooked Rosemary Beef Pot Roast comes with its own side-dish of braised vegetables.

Vietnamese-Style Noodle Salad with Grilled Steak

Barbecued Flat Iron shines in sandwiches and salads like this one!

Hot Pulled Beef Bunwiches

This hot pulled beef sandwich is best served with a knife and fork to eat along with a side salad or French fries and coleslaw. If you want, you can skip the bun and serve over oven-roasted potato wedges with some cheese curds for a poutine-style dish.

Oven Roast Beef with Au Jus

Au Jus is just a fancy name for making a beef gravy without adding any flour or cornstarch for thickening. Our time-test results are based on a roast that was about 7-in (17.5 cm) long x 5-in (12.5 cm) wide x 4-in (10 cm) deep. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is-

Mediterranean Ground Beef and Pasta Bake

Not your typical Mac’ n’ Beef, this recipe makes hearty and healthy go hand-in-hand. If pressed for time, skip the baking and use as a stove-top dish. For a potluck affair, the recipe can easily be doubled, baking in a 13 x 9-inch (3 L) baking dish.

Grilled Steak with Peppercorn Sauce

Enjoy juicy Beef Rib Eye Grilling steak served with a simple flavourful pan sauce as a special family meal.

Braised Beef Roast with Roasted Vegetable Sauce

Now here’s a neat trick – just purée the roasted vegetables to create a hearty, flavourful sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes accented with Parmesan cheese.

Caraway Oven Roast with Port Wine Sauce

A fragrant crust and elegant port-wine sauce to finish, dresses up this Eye of Round Roast. Our time-test results are based on a roast that was about 7¼-in (18 cm) long x 5½-in (13.5 cm wide) x 3-in (7.5 cm) deep. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is dependent on so-

Oven Roasted Greek Stuffed Peppers

This recipe is an updated version of traditional stuffed peppers, having the peppers roasted before stuffing and using heart-healthy ingredients.

Oven-Roasted Savoury Ground Beef Sliders

These lean mini burgers are oven baked for maximum juiciness and easy cooking.

Braised Beef Kidney with Dijon Mustard and Vermouth

Serve this with crusty bread to mop up the sauce.

Pan-Fried Beef Liver with Mixed Mushrooms and Pancetta

Liver is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet – so much nourishment for so little investment. Liver can also be used in a wide variety of really delicious dishes, like this one featuring a creamy mushroom sauce and smoky Italian bacon. To avoid overcooking, remove liver from heat when-

Foil-Wrapped Barbecue Braised Roast

Take the heat out of the kitchen with barbecue-braising. This recipe works using Simmering Steaks too, but cook them for only about an hour.

Pan-Seared Steak with Berry Salad

More than just leafy greens, this salad recipe has substantial staying-power with the protein punch from the pan-seared steak. The steak can also be cooked on the barbecue as an option.

Thai Curry Beef ‘Ramen’

Warm and rich Thai flavours come together in this take on a popular street food. Featuring slurp-worthy noodles and plenty of colourful vegetables, this recipe is a complete meal in a bowl.

Persian Beef Kabobs Marinated with Pomegranate, Molasses and Walnut (Torsh Kabob)

Kabobs take pride of place among other meat dishes in Persian cuisine. There are many different kabob recipes from all over Iran and, of course, the middle east! Kabob is more of a family meal in Iran. It’s a dish that definitely gets served on special occasions, but more than that, kabob is a-

Pan-Seared Skirt Steak with Mushrooms and Spaetzle

This recipe highlights two things for me: first is the spaetzle simmered in a mushroomy, buttery, brothy reduction, taught to me by my first chef, the Alsatian Olivier Muller — what a delicious combination. Second is the incredible flavour and texture you can find in Canadian Beef, especially using-

Grilled Balsamic and Beer Marinated Steak

This delicious beef steak recipe can be enjoyed served with grilled vegetables or it can be sliced thinly, tossing slices with greens to make a main-dish salad, using the hot marinade sauce as the dressing.

Barbecued Foil-Wrapped Tangy Marinated Beef Roast

Barbecue-braising is a novel way to have pot roast in the summer while you take the heat out of the kitchen: foil-wrapped pot roast simmers in its own juices while it cooks. Serve with the sauce you make from the marinade, baked potatoes, fresh corn on the cob and garden-fresh salads for a super-

Grilled Marinated Beef Fajitas

For serving ease of this recipe, set out a variety of toppings and wraps and let each person build their own beef wrap. Slicing steak into strips and cooking in the grill basket helps to keep the heat out of the kitchen in the summer season.

Persian Tiny Meatballs (Koofteh Rizeh)

Koofteh is a Persian term for meatballs and Rizeh in Farsi means mini and tiny. There are many recipes for koofteh (also called kofta) in Middle Eastern cuisines. In Iran there are various recipes from different regions with most of them being from Azarbaijan province. There are many tips and tricks-

Barbecue-Roasted Steak with Tuscan-Inspired Rub

Flavoured with rosemary, garlic and good-quality olive oil, this simple Tuscan-style grilled steak is inspired by the classic Florentine recipe. Bistecca alla Fiorentina is traditionally prepared with a T-bone steak; here we’re using a Frenched Rib Steak (similar to a Tomahawk-style) which makes for-

Grilled Steak with Basil Pistou

Serve grilled beef steaks with boiled new potatoes. Pistou is the French version of Italian pesto sauce. Serve with boiled new potatoes and steamed vegetables

Grilled Asian-Marinated Steak with Mango Salad

This recipe features a unique combination of flavours—ginger flavoured beef steak with the fresh tart flavours of the mango. This makes a great warm main course salad.

Pizzaiola with Mushrooms and Gnocchi

This tomato sauce typically made with classic Italian ingredients like olive oil, garlic, oregano, garlic and wine is the perfect flavour combination to simmer beef in. My version has some fa-vourite southern Italian ingredients that my family loves like mushrooms, black olives and gnocchi to make-

Thai-Style Pan-Fried Beef Heart Salad

Use the lettuce leaves for wrapping up spoonfuls of the salad. Serve with a side of cooked jasmine rice.

Cocktail Hour Grilled Beef Burgers

A burger inspired by a Canadian-favourite cocktail? This one is sure to make summer barbecues even more fun and delicious! Using pre-made Ground Beef Patties is quick and convenient, leaving you more time to enjoy the fun.

Jamaican Jerk Steak with Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Wing Steaks have the big beefy flavour that holds up to Jerk seasoning on the grill. Also known as Bone-in Strip Loin Grilling Steaks, you can also substitute with traditional boneless Strip Loin Steaks if you can’t find the bone-in version.

Grilled Steak Oscar

Go upscale with this take on a classic steak and seafood dish made mainly with pantry ingredients. You can add even more flavour by seasoning the meat with your favourite steak spice.

Barbecued Herb and Mustard-Crusted Roast Beef with Apple Salsa

The savoury herb and mustard crust on a juicy Top Sirloin Oven Roast, cooked to perfection over indirect heat on the barbecue. Use a meat thermometer to cook your roast to the doneness that you like the best – without overcooking it! NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook-

Classic Roast Beef Wellington with Mushroom Madeira Sauce

Beef Wellington is a true show-stopper to bring to the table! Use your sharpest knife for the carving and let the crust crumbs fall as they may. Amazing and not that difficult to make if you just tackle one component at a time.

Grilled Pineapple-Glazed Marinated Miami-Style Beef

A sticky Hawaiian-style glaze gives these thin-cut beef ribs a spicy-sweet flavour in this recipe. Serve grilled pineapple slices and colourful, crunchy coleslaw on the side.

Grilled Big Basted Marinated Steak

Lots of folks ask how to best grill a marinated steak. This one is steeped and finished with a flavourful big baste and dipping sauce. As a way to maximize tenderness, cook to medium-rare or medium doneness at most, and carve into thin slices to serve.

Yorkshire Puddings

There isn’t a more classic pairing with roast beef than Yorkshire Puddings – they’re the perfect match for rich roast beef gravy. This traditional recipe is inspired by an old edition of Home & Gardens cookbook. Yorkies aren’t difficult to make if you follow a few key steps: let the batter rest-

Grilled Marinated Steak with Spinach Salad and Candied Pecans

This steakhouse-style lunch/dinner is not so complicated to make if you do the tasks in stages: marinade, candied pecans, steak! Pre-washed baby spinach is a real time-saver.

Crispy Chow Mein with Beef and Vegetables

A comforting, chow mein with saucy and savoury tender beef and crisp vegetables. The saucy beef and vegetables are served over a layer of crispy chow mein, allowing the noodles to soak up that full-bodied sauce while having the crunchy pieces still stand out. This dish is packed full of umami,-

Pan-Fried Asian-Style Beef Salad

Experience Asian flavours at home with little effort and time. Top sirloin is a lean cut of beef and turns this salad into a satisfying meal.

Greek Pan-Fried Minute Steak Sandwich

This light approach to the typical steak dinner has lots of fresh flavours from the garden veggies.

Grilled Beef Sausage with Caramelized Onions

Enjoy this classic Canadian street food at home. For a gourmet touch, you can add some crumbled dried sage to the onions while cooking.

Grilled Beef Pinwheels with Cantaloupe Salad

Serve with the suggested salad or just serve as beef bites with the reserved dressing as a dipping sauce. If you want more of an orange flavour in the dressing, try adding a teaspoon or so of orange juice concentrate (undiluted).

Bulgogi-Style Braised Beef with Bok Choy

Braising is one of the simplest ways to make a truly impressive meal without much time spent at the stove – your oven does all the work.

Grilled Slow-Roasted Carolina Spice-Rubbed Beef

Simple spices combine to make a unique rub for hearty beef ribs. Paired up with a matching barbecue ‘mop’ (Southern U.S. BBQ lingo for barbecue sauce), this combo makes an authentic slow-roasting Southern barbecue rib experience for cooking by indirect heat on the barbecue or smoker.

Chimichurri Pan-Fried Beef Liver Sandwiches with Tangy Slaw

Similar to pesto, chimichurri is an Argentinian herb condiment, often served with beef. It’s made with fresh cilantro and parsley, vinegar and a touch of heat and in this recipe, the chimichurri is used to marinate strips of beef liver, dress the coleslaw and stirred into mayo for a creamy sauce.-

Grilled Steak Dippables

Serving steak as a nibbler is a great way to make it stretch – this recipe is a bit like a summer version of fondue! The steak can be grilled ahead to take with you for tailgating or picnic – just cut the cooked steak into cubes when you’re ready to serve. Serve on picks with olives, marinated-

Cashew and Peppered Beef Grilling Steak Salad on Bed of Endive

Canada Beef was a proud partner of Food & Drink’s 30th Anniversary Event where guests enjoyed this recipe, adapted from the original created by Marilyn Bentz-Crowley for the Autumn 2006 issue of Food & Drink magazine.

This meaty medley is a terrific starter, or in larger portions can be a-

Mixed Herb-Stuffed Rolled Oven Roast

Follow the video instruction to see the technique that turns tenderloin from a delicious roast, to a recipe fit for steakhouse presentation. Use the homemade pesto recipe provided or use your favourite purchased prepared version. The wine sauce makes a tasty finish for the dish.

Barbecued Dill-Marinated Roast Beef Sandwiches

Don’t let anything go to waste with this unique recipe idea! Make your marinade from the pickle juice and serve up these deli-style beef sandwiches with the crunchy pickles themselves. Put your mortar and pestle to good use to crush the spices, or simply place in a sealable bag and crush with the-

Grilled Honey-Ginger Marinated Steak

The honey and ginger give this combo marinade, basting and dipping sauce a touch of Asian influence. You can add a splash of soy sauce and sesame oil if you want to enhance the Asian flavours even more.

Slow Cooker Braised Beef with Noodles

Beef and mushrooms are a perfect match in this restaurant-style braise that’s made super simple with the help of your slow cooker. Perfect served with the egg noodles as suggested, but also good served with whole grain rice or mashed or baked potatoes.

Stir-Fried Sandwich Steak Strips and Broccoli

Serve this stir-fry over cooked rice or egg noodles for a homemade version of the takeout classic. For those who like it spicy, Increase the chili sauce or provide additional at the table.

Steamed Beef Rice Rolls (Beef Cheung Fun)

This is one of the top dim sum dishes you order when having Sunday dim sum. A classic dim sum dish featuring soft and smooth, freshly steamed rice rolls with marinated juicy beef sandwiched in between. Served with a sweet soy sauce infused with ginger and green onion. An easy recipe that teaches you-

Roasted Beef Marrow Bones with Lemony Salsa Verde

The tangy and herbaceous sauce pairs perfectly with the richness of the marrow.

Grilled Chilean Pebre-Seasoned Steak and Pasta

Pebre is a slightly hot pesto-like sauce that makes a wonderful accompaniment to beef and pasta. In Chile, this fresh herb sauce is a staple on the table.

Stir-Fried Honey-Ginger Fast-Fry Steak Strips

The stir-fry method refers to cooking food over medium-high to high heat, stirring and tossing often, so everything cooks evenly. Serve over cooked fragrant basmati or jasmine rice.

Stovetop Greek-Style Ground Beef Wraps

In this warm hand-held fold over wrap, you can enjoy gyro-like flavours made simply at home with ground beef.

Grilled Souvlaki-Style Beef Skewers

The beef in this recipe gets served off the skewer into a warm pita but would also be great served over rice or with roasted potatoes. To prevent beef cubes from spinning on the stick during cooking, thread beef cubes fairly tightly together on the skewer (without squishing) as the beef cubes will-

Slow-Simmered Beef Roast and Root Vegetables

This Beef Brisket, braised in red wine, is truly a one-pot wonder recipe that will stand the test of time. Make sure to serve with a baguette to sop up all the flavourful sauce. Browning the brisket prior to cooking ensures a richer sauce.

Pepperoni Pizza Beef Burger

This kid-friendly burger will get rave reviews from the whole family. You can change up the flavours by switching up the toppings–for example, for a Hawaiian pizza-inspired burger, substitute ham or bacon for the pepperoni and add a grilled pineapple ring.

Classic Skillet Steak Diane

This recipe for Beef Steak Diane is a steak-house classic that’s an elegant dinner for two.

Oven Roast Beef with Brandied Gravy

This simple version of a classic French beef recipe makes a very special dinner. Our time-test results are based on a roast that was about 7-in (17.5 cm) long x 5-in (12.5 cm) wide x 4-in (10 cm) deep. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is dependent on so many-

Beef Samosa

Spiced ground beef enveloped in pastry and fried to perfection, these beef samosas make the best kind of appetizer. I prefer using lean ground beef for this recipe. Traditionally samosas are deep-fried though sometimes when we get uncooked samosas from our families we use the air fryer. The samosa-

Moroccan-Style Oven Roast with Kasbah Couscous

Make the simple Kasbah couscous side dish while the roast beef is cooking for your Moroccan-inspired meal. Our time-test results are based on a roast that was about 7¼-in (18 cm) long x 5½-in (14 cm) wide x 3¼-in (8 cm) deep. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is-

Grilled Korean-Style Marinated Beef Kabobs

Cornstarch is often used in marinades for Asian-style cooking to give the sensation of tenderizing.

Ground Beef Stir-Fry with Holy Basil and Fried Egg (Pad Gaprao Neua)

If I had to pick a national dish of Thailand, this would be it. It’s a simple stir-fry that features the flavour of holy basil. Holy basil is hard to find here, but at my parents’ house in Thailand it grows like weeds! There are holy basil plants literally sprouting up from the cracks in the-

Braised Island-Inspired Beef Stew

This beef stew recipe features undertones of cinnamon and ginger with a hint of heat, bringing flavours reminiscent from a warm, tropical island to your dinner table.

Bahamian Stew Beef with Coconut Jasmine Rice

Bahamian beef stew is a unique zesty tomato-based comfort dish that is typically served over rice and enjoyed throughout the year. Beef stew cubes are perfect for this slowly braised dish; the delectable tender meat melts in your mouth. Prepare the Steamed Coconut Jasmine Rice while the stew-

Singapore-Style Beef Satay with Rojak Salad

Satay are a perfect “sharing” food, whether served as appetizers or part of a bigger meal. Satay is traditionally cooked over charcoal in the street-markets in Singapore, and although not a typical pairing, the rojak salad does make a great match with this flavourful satay.

Grilled Beef Skewers with Mango Salad and Peanut Sauce

Fresh, bright and bold, this recipe is as delicious as it is beautiful. Marinating the steak in the sweet and savoury blend of Asian ingredients imparts incredible flavours, while also tenderizing the specialty cut. Plus, bringing all the elements to the table, makes for a fun and interactive meal!-

Mom’s Mikma Chili and Bannock

My mom’s recipe may sound like a basic chili except that traditionally she would use bison and it was never too spicy. When I smell it now, it takes me back to setting the table and us kids getting excited because we just knew it was going to be a good dinner. Everything in the fridge used to-

Braised Barbecue-Basted Pot Roast

This saucy Beef Brisket is super simple to prepare! Simply add everything to the pan, cover, and oven-braise low and slow. Enjoy the enticing aromas wafting in the kitchen while waiting for the magic of the braise to make its delicious end-result!

Beer and Spiced Braised Beef (Draadjesvlees)

My Oma always told me that all you need is a Dutch oven and you can make a delicious meal. Of course, it’s no surprise the Dutch created the Dutch oven—a staple in most households these days—since they are the kings of slow cooking. Draadjesvlees simply means threaded meat and is typically cooked-

Pizza Topped with Pastrami-Spiced Grilled Steak

With chef-inspired special cheeses and pastrami-spiced steak, pizza steps-out!

Easy Beef Shawarma Stir-Fry Strip Skewers (Inside Round)

This is a simple way to stretch your steak budget: taking a less premium steak–such as inside round as stir-fry strips–that you marinate to optimize tenderness. The shawarma flavours are on-trend and you can get two meals from one: serve over rice with a side salad for dinner and then in a pita with-

Slow-Roasted and Grilled Steak with Gremolata-Style Sauce

This reverse-engineered method of cooking steak works really well with thick cuts and roasts too. The anchovy in the Gremolata adds a hit of umami flavour while the lemon adds a pop of fresh to counterbalance the richness of the meat.

Moroccan-Style Grilled Beef Brochettes

This recipe features a zingy lemon dressing that works as a 3-for-1 bonus: you get a marinade for the meat, dressing for the couscous and dipping sauce for the brochettes.

Stir-Fried Cajun Beef with Couscous

This recipe captures the spicy flavour of jambalaya in a fraction of the usual preparation time. You can buy Cajun spice or make your own in minutes using the recipe here.

Baked Ground Beef Enchiladas

With a can of this, and a can of that, these enchiladas are a snap to make. If you prefer a fiery version, add a teaspoon or so of chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce with the tomatoes.

Baked Individual Ground Beef Wellingtons

These individual Beef Wellingtons are made with ground beef instead of the traditional beef tenderloin, making them a delicious, yet cost effective, way to serve a special meal to your family and friends. The ground beef is seasoned well, topped with duxelles (a mixture of chopped mushrooms,-

Beef Kreplach

This kreplach recipe by Chef Phillip Walters is a uniquely-presented version of these Jewish traditional dumplings in broth. The dumplings, filled with beef seasoned with fresh herbs, in an aromatic, richly-flavoured chicken broth are elevated even further with crispy carrot chips and a fresh dill-

Grilled Slow-Roasted Maple Basted Beef

Not for the faint of heart, this gooey beef rib recipe offers rib-eating satisfaction from ear to ear and are great for dramatic presentation. This makes lots of sauce for dipping!

Porcini-Rubbed Oven Roast with Red Wine Sauce

The combination of mushrooms, beef and red wine is a classic that’s always a favourite. The ground porcini mushrooms create a delicious crust on the roast and provide big flavour to the gravy. Look for dried mushrooms in the produce section of the grocery store. ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough-

Sheet-pan Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables

This medley of vegetables roasts all on one pan, and low-and-slow to pair along with your favourite beef oven roast.

Pressure Cooker Beef Osso Buco

If you’ve never had the time to try out this classic braised dish you may now have the opportunity if you have a programmable pressure cooker in your kitchen.

Pressure Cooker Sweet and Sticky Beef Pot Roast

With a sweet and tangy cola-based sauce, this brisket is tasty when sliced and served in burger buns topped with your favourite coleslaw. It’s also great served with steamed rice and broccoli, and a garnish of green onions and sesame seeds.

Smoky Mexican-Style Braised Beef Roast

Flavoured with smoky canned chipotles in adobo sauce and accented with citrus and cumin, this braised beef is so satisfying served with rice and beans with fresh salsa, or use as a filling for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or quesadillas, or as a topping for nachos.

Polenta with Cheese and Herbs

Change up your potato and pasta routine with soft polenta – the ultimate comfort food. You can also change up the cheese and herbs in the recipe to suit your tastes or whatever ingredients you have on hand. This is a super simple side dish for saucy slow-cooked braised pot roasts, beef osso buco or-

Asian-Style Oven-Roasted Beef with Barley and Mushrooms

The beef is marinated with Asian seasonings just for flavour, reserving the marinade to use in the flavourful Finishing Sauce. Although relatively easy to make, there are quite a few components to this recipe. Simplify the dish by making the Barley and Mushrooms ahead warming them just before-

Pressure Cooker Classic Beef Stew

An electric pressure cooker cooks up melt-in-your-mouth tender beef and vegetables in a fraction of the time and with minimal effort. Have a hearty, warming stew on the table in less than an hour.

Grilled Pub-Style Marinated Steak

Create that British pub steak experience at home with this easy, yet packed-with-flavour marinade–no long marinating time required for tender Grilling Steaks, just enough time to infuse the flavour. Serve roasted root vegetables alongside your juice steak.

Thai Yellow Curry with Beef (Gaeng Garee Nuea)

In Thailand, yellow curry or gaeng garee is a specialty of Thai Muslims, so beef is a common meat pairing. In Thailand, when we make curry with beef, we like to cook it separately from the curry sauce so that the curry will maintain bright colour, and it also saves time as the curry sauce can be-

Grilled Beef Tongue with Chimichurri

Beef tongue is easily tenderized by slowly poaching for a couple of hours. Once poached and skin is removed, it can be sliced thinly for a quick sear on the grill before serving with a bright sauce like the chimichurri, an Argentinian classic!

Charcoal-Grilled Steak in Reverse on Bruschetta Naan

The ‘reverse’ here refers to the sear and the marinade, both of which are done after the steak is grilled which is opposite to the norm. Serve these hearty flatbreads as a main course with a side salad or cut each naan crosswise into 4 slices to serve as appetizers. Note: the recipe was developed-

Grilled Shrimp and Curry-Spiced Steak

Grilled Beef Strip Loin Steak seasoned with savoury curry spices and skewers of shrimp— an easy but elegant surf and turf recipe.

Cantonese-Style Braised Beef with Daikon Radish

This is a gentle tasting stew that can be served with rice, noodles or steamed bok choy. Daikon radish is similar to turnip though less starchy and becomes sweet and mild when cooked. You can find Shaoxing wine, a rice wine for cooking, or other cooking wine in Chinese grocery stores or the Asian-

Dutch Meatballs (Bitterballen)

This classic pub food was one of the first Dutch dishes I recall eating at a restaurant and it is usually the first item my Dutch friends ask me to make. Its creamy beef filling and crispy exterior make it hard to eat just one so luckily this recipe will make more than enough to satisfy your group.-

Mini Meatball and Potato Frittata (Frittata di Polpettine e Patate)

My grandmother always had something in the fridge to make a bite to eat. She could make everything delicious in a frittata. If you have leftover meatballs use those instead of making the mini meatballs in this recipe. Cooking everything in the skillet makes for easy clean up and the result makes for-

Pan-fried Garlic Rice

Cooked basmati rice gets a quick pan-fry with aromatic garlic and green onions until it crackles and is fragrant. Serve this side dish with Asian-marinated steaks or roast beef, or beef satay or kabobs. You can cook the rice ahead, then finish off with the frying step just before you plan to serve-

Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmeh Barg-e Mo)

Dolmeh is a very common dish in Middle Eastern/Mediterranean countries. Dolmeh (also called dolma) is a term given to a variety of stuffed vegetables such as sweet peppers, zucchini, onions, cabbage, etc. There are many dolmeh recipes with different ingredients depending on the region from where it-

Orange-Braised Beef

When it comes to favourite recipes, these slowly braised beef short ribs in a rich herb-orange flavoured sauce are the quintessence of comfort food. Serve with chunky grilled or roasted mixed vegetables.

Broiled Balsamic Steaks with Gorgonzola

Gorgonzola is a creamy Italian blue-veined cheese with a strong flavour that compliments the beefy flavour of this grilling steak well but feel free to substitute with goat cheese, Brie or any other blue cheese. And if you can’t find the Wing steaks (a.k.a. Bone-in Strip Loin Grilling Steak), go for-

Red Chili Beef Honeycomb Tripe Soup

Traditionally a rustic soup, revered as a hangover cure in Mexico, Menudo can be eaten at any time just because it’s delicious. To serve as an elegant appetizer, as pictured, serve in shallow bowls with a small amount of broth as a sauce, and reserve extra broth for another meal.

Skillet Fast-Fry Steaks with Simple Cranberry Pan Sauce

Bold flavours and a simple technique elevate this quick-cooking moderately-priced steak to a weeknight date night or solo dinner (with leftovers). Serve with mashed potatoes, whipped cauliflower or crusty bread to help soak up all the delicious sauce!

Pepper Pot Beef Stew

A hearty Caribbean-style beef stew with tender beef chunks and rich flavour, lightly seasoned with bay. Serve with mildly-spiced, curried rice and flat bread, such as roti, papadams or naan.

Grilled Orange-Ginger Beef

Flavourful ribs are easy to make with this simple marinade. If you want a short-cut, use any purchased Asian-style salad dressing as the marinade.

Grilled Steak with Fresh Tomato Salad

Grilled steak with a garden-fresh salad is the quintessential Canadian dinner to enjoy in the backyard in summer. Make this recipe at the height of tomato and basil season to bring out the best flavour.

Dijon-Crusted Oven Roast with Shallot Gravy

This restaurant-style roast beef gets rave reviews like this one: “The roast was perfect! It was delicious. And the thermometer – what a difference! The meat cooked PERFECTLY! No guessing. No opening the oven. No stressing. The whole meal was delish!” The shape of the roast has as much to do with-

Corned Beef Knishes with Herb Salad and Horseradish Mustard Sauce

These Jewish baked dumplings are filled with a delicious potato, corned beef, onions and herb mixture and accompanied by a savoury mustard horseradish sauce. Serve with a refreshing herb salad and enjoy.

Curry-Spiced Grilled Steak

Keep a jar of curry paste on hand for the convenience of spicing up your steak in minutes. Grilled veggies and a yogurt raita complete the meal.

Beef with Peanut Stew (Mafe)

Chef Raquel Fox shares this quintessential West African Senegalese stew–a simple braise that’s simply divine. Hearty Canadian Beef Pot Roast is cut into chunks and slowly in a tasty and spicy tomato-based peanut sauce to make this soul-satisfying stew. Serve the stew over fluffy steamed rice.

Saltimbocca Bistecca alla Romana

This recipe was adapted from Chef Solomon’s original to cook at home.

Chestnut and Spinach-Stuffed Oven Roast with Brandy Sauce

Take entertaining to the next level with this show-stopping roast. The stuffing is flavourful, moist and the perfect accompaniment to the Prime Rib Roast. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is dependent on so many factors such as: oven and thermometer accuracy,-

Pressure Cooker Weeknight Beef and Mushroom Stew

The electric pressure cooker with multi functions allows this comforting one-pot braised stew to be ready in about an hour and, therefore, a delicious dinner solution even on weeknights. Serve stew with prepared horseradish for a tasty accompaniment and crusty bread for sopping up the sauce.

Braised Beef with Harvest Vegetables

Veggies and meat cooked all together in one pot is the simplicity that makes beef stew a favourite time and time again. Using bone-in short ribs instead of beef stewing cubes gives the dish a more dramatic presentation.

Grilled Barbecue-Sauced Steak and Veggie Toss

Pouch-cooking veggies in the barbecue means you can get all your summer cooking done in the great outdoors! It’s a nourishing way to make sure you don’t skip your veggies (or meat) – eating well is all about balance after all!

Herb-Glazed Braised Beef Brisket with Root Vegetables

Bring comfort food to the next level with this tender and delicious, slow-braised beef brisket. Accompanied by root vegetables and drizzled with a tasty fresh herb glaze, this brisket is dressed to impress.

Beef Broth for Pho

You can make restaurant quality pho at home with this broth recipe. The prep is minimal and the broth is cooked long and slow. The initial boiling of the bones is to ensure a beautifully clear stock. You should get about 6 quarts (6 L), enough for twelve 2-cup (500 mL) servings.

Pan-Seared Brazilian-Style Steak with Sizzling Garlic Butter

So simple and yet so flavourful, this recipe is sure to become a fan-favourite! Loads of garlic cooked in butter until golden, with a finish of fresh parsley and lime – and there you go! Perfect companions for the bold, beefy goodness.

Roasted Greek Stuffed Sweet Peppers

This recipe is an updated version of traditional stuffed peppers, having the peppers roasted before stuffing and using heart-healthy ingredients.

Grilled Lettuce-Wrapped Island Burger

Using rice instead of the typical bread crumbs in the patties makes this recipe gluten free.

Thai Coconut-Peanut Braised Beef Curry

Prepared with store-bought red curry paste and peanut butter for easy preparation, this Thai-style stove-top braised short rib is basically a coconut curry that is rich, aromatic and flavourful. Serve over fragrant jasmine rice as suggested or with rice noodles. For a really meaty serving, look for-

Make-Ahead Philly Cheese Sandwich Steak

Perfect for tailgate parties or picnics, this sandwich is so delicious and gooey when warmed on the barbecue or in the oven. Wrapping in parchment first prevents the cheese from sticking to the foil during warming. It can also be warmed in the microwave - just be sure to remove the foil first!

Pan-Seared Steak with Mushroom Brandy Cream Sauce

Use your favourite mushrooms or a medley of mushrooms, if desired, for the sauce. To cook tenderloin steaks to perfection, simply use a good-quality digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into steak to remove any guesswork in judging doneness. Note: you can substitute any thick beef-

Holiday Oven Roast with Cranberry Pan Sauce

This succulent beef roast recipe celebrates all the classic winter holiday flavours. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is dependent on many factors such as: oven and thermometer accuracy, starting temperature of roast, roast shape and cut. A good thermometer is one-

Sassy Marinated Grilled Steak with Spicy Coleslaw

Eye of Round steaks are perfect cooked on the grill for a relaxed summer dinner. Marinate the steaks in the morning and prepare the coleslaw a few hours ahead to make meal prep easy. A touch of Sriracha adds just a hint of heat.

Oven-Braised Barbecue-Style Beef Roast

Take brisket inside for cold-weather cooking, but still enjoy the flavours of barbecue with the super-simple sauce for made for simmering the brisket. Brisket is a pot roast after all! Serve with mashed potatoes, pickled beets and roasted veggies.

Beef Chow Mein

Look for the fresh chow mein noodles in the refrigerated produce section of well-stocked supermarkets and at Asian grocery stores. This recipe was adapted from Chef Lui’s original and modified, as necessary, for home cooks.

Oven Roast Beef with Rosemary Mushroom Sauce

The grainy mustard adds both texture and flavour to the outer crust of this roast recipe. These time-test results are based on a roast that was about 7½-in (19 cm) long x 3¾-in (9.5 cm wide) x 4¾-in (12 cm) deep. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is dependent on so-

Knife & Fork Flank Steak Sandwich

This big-bite sandwich commands a sit-down meal with knife and fork in hand. Serve with Caesar or other salad to round out the meal. Learn more about Flank Steak at the Canadian Beef Information Gateway.

Slow Cooker Bistro Beef and Beer Stew

This is a hearty dish with lots of vegetable chunks and tender beef stew cubes. Serve with red wine and a crusty baguette to soak up the sauce.

Lettuce-Wrapped Grilled Swiss and Bacon Beef Burger with Barley Slaw

A gourmet burger recipe gets lightened up by using lettuce instead of a burger bun. Served with a fresh yet hearty coleslaw accented with barley, grainy mustard and fresh dill, this dinner will satisfy a hungry appetite. Easily transform this recipe into a gluten-free option by using cooked quinoa-

Skillet Ground Beef Stroganoff

So tasty and so simple. All the flavours and satisfaction of a traditional beef stroganoff recipe without all the work. Egg noodles are the classic accompaniment.

Pan-Fried Israeli Ground Beef Quesadilla

This recipe was adapted from Chef Rose’s original to cook at home.

Barbecued Tandoori-Style Marinated Roast Beef

For a summer backyard barbecue, this roast beef is delicious served hot or cold along with the super simple Cumin-scented Dressing. Use a meat thermometer to cook your roast to the doneness that you like the best – without overcooking it! Our time-test results are based on a roast that was about-

Two-Step Slow Cooker Beef and Mushroom Pot Pie

This make-ahead pot pie is prepared in two steps. The beef stew filling is prepared in the slow cooker one day, and then topped with puff pastry and baked for dinner the next day. This recipe is great for potlucks, ski parties, cottage dinners or even homey weeknight dinners.

Chili and Coffee Rubbed Oven-Braised Beef

These incredible dry-rubbed beef ribs are a nice change from the ooey-gooey glazed variety and just as tender! Perfectly spiced and slow-cooked until tender, these meaty ribs are still going to leave everyone licking their fingers!

Barbecued Lime-Chipotle Marinated Roast Beef

Take a trip south with the flavours of lime and smoked chipotles. Indirect heat-barbecuing makes for a juicy, evenly cooked roast. Our time-test results are based on a roast that was about 7¼-in (18 cm) long x 4¼-in (10.5 cm wide) x 4½-in (11.5 cm) deep. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough-

Avocado Toast with Steak, Pickled Onions and Black Sesame

Ever-popular avocado toast makes a nice lunch or a light dinner when topped with the protein boost of sliced beef steak. This recipe is a great way to use leftover steak or roast beef as well. It has been adapted from the original by Chef Vitiello to make at home.

Seared Beef Heart with Blue Cheese Butter, Frizzled Shallots and Garlic Chips

Heart has a deep, beefy flavour that works well with the tang of blue cheese. Serve with a simple tomato salad and roasted potatoes.

Grilled Asian-Style Beef Kabobs with Eggplant

When is an amazing steak not a steak? When it becomes amazing kabobs!

Roast Beef with Peppercorn Wine Sauce, Yorkies and Fried Shallots

A simple pan sauce, Yorkshire Puddings (a.k.a. popovers) and crispy Frizzled Shallots accompany this simple roast beef to create an upscale meal. The Yorkies recipe here is courtesy of an old edition of Home & Gardens cookbook. Our time-test results are based on a roast that was about 8-in (20-

Grilled Mucho-Mexican Marinated Steak

Explore some of the flavours of the world’s cuisines right in your own back yard with this Mexican-inspired marinade, featuring smoky chipotle peppers and herbaceous cilantro. Serve with grilled sweet peppers and onions and a corn and bean sauté seasoned with lime.

Braised Beef Bourguignon

What could be classier – or easier – than serving classic Beef Bourguignon when you host your next soirée? Serve this recipe with mashed potatoes, egg noodles or rice.

Simply-Seasoned Grilled Steak with Garlic and Herb Butter

Much like topping a finished steak with a traditional compound butter, this perfectly grilled steak gets finished with a fresh herb butter without the bother of making and chilling the butter in advance of serving. This technique of smearing the seasoned butter on the cutting board allows the hot-

Grilled Beef Roulade-Style with Smoked Salmon

Smoked salmon has long been a favourite in the Eastern provinces. Resourceful Easterners find unique ways to use this delicacy as demonstrated here in this Roulade. What better way to enjoy smoked salmon than to pair it with grilled beef?

Saucy Barbecue-Smoked Cowboy Beef Strips

The boneless strips of beef used in this recipe are cut from meat between Beef Back Ribs. A good amount of marbling makes them flavourful and perfect for longer cooking times like smoking. This recipe adds a light smoker-like flavour, without the use of a smoker. Serve with tangy coleslaw and potato-

Slow-Simmered Beef and Carrots with Uzbeki-Style Pilaf

This national dish of Uzbekistan is mild and deliciously spiced. The garlic is cooked as a whole head and becomes buttery soft. It’s meant to be shared and squeezed from the peel to eat with the pilaf. If you’re a garlic fan, use two heads of garlic instead of one.

Baked Ground Beef, Spinach and Cheese-Stuffed Shells

Although this recipe may seem a bit fussy, it has a two-pan plan: it makes two pans, so you can freeze one for a future meal. Since stuffed shells are showier and easier to serve than lasagna, this recipe is perfect for potluck and buffet-style dinners.

Spicy Mandarin-Style Beef Noodle Soup

This spicy soup is a classic that’s enjoyed throughout the Mandarin speaking world.

Grilled Soy-Marinated Steak with Garlic Smashed Potatoes

There is nothing quite like a simple meal of grilled steak and potatoes. Serving with tender grilled asparagus spears would complete the meal.

Grilled Teriyaki Temptation Marinated Steak

Explore a taste of Japan right in your own back yard with this teriyaki marinade, made with ingredients you likely have on hand. Marinate an Inside Round steak in the morning and be ready for a quick grill at dinner time.

Traditional Fast-Fry Chicken Fried Steak

Chicken or steak? This odd ball named steak is a Southern U.S. diner steak classic, that has the crispy coating resembling fried chicken. The key to success is to have your ingredients all at the ready before you start to cook – don’t skip this important step. For a classic Southern meal, serve with-

Slow-cooker Pulled Beef Poutine

Why do take-out when it’s simple enough to make at this yummy poutine at home – no deep-fryer required! For super simple last minute prep, cook the pot roast the day ahead.

Swedish Meatballs

The fresh bread crumbs are easy to make with any stale bread and when soaked in the milk, become the secret to tender juicy meatballs – the panade. Meatballs are browned and cooked in the skillet before adding to the simmering cream sauce so they have good colour and flavour but don’t discolour the-

Stir-Fried Thai-Style Beef and Broccoli

Vary the vegetables in this colourful beef stir-fry recipe according to your family’s tastes; snow peas, sweet peppers and bean sprouts are all good additions. For time-efficiency, let the meat marinate while you prepare the vegetables. Handy tip: wear rubber or plastic gloves when preparing hot-

Braised Provençal-Style Beef

Simmering steaks are a great start to making comforting stews, since the cutting into meat into cubes is already half-done for you! Cutting onion lengthwise for braised dishes like this one helps the onion keep its shape and texture even with a lengthy cook-time. If you don’t have herbes de-

Sous Vide Chili Citrus Strip Loin Roast

A tender strip loin roast cooks to juicy perfection, and perfectly evenly all the way through in the sous vide. There’s no more guessing if your roast will cook to the right internal temperature–the pre-set temperature of the water bath makes sure it does! The punch of chili and lime and lemon zest-

Grilled Steak Involtini

This show-stopper uses the same technique as the classic German beef roulade, flattening out a Sirloin Tip Steak with a mallet or bottom of a heavy pan to tenderize. Serve the involtini slices warm, with assorted grilled vegetables and, for added flair, drizzle with a store-bought or homemade-

Slow-Roasted Double Mustard and Horseradish Beef

Easy to prepare, yet so impressive! Cooking the ribs low and slow tenderizes and allows the flavours to really penetrate the meat. Finishing under the broiler caramelizes the edges and locks in all the juices. Serving ribs with the remaining horseradish sauce balances the richness of the ribs.

Pressure Cooker Beef and Rice Taco Bowls

With all the flavours of taco night, this fun and family-friendly recipe allows everyone to gather at the dinner table and assemble their rice bowl to suit their own personal taste.

Slow Barbecue-Roasted Beef with Molasses Bourbon Sauce

Beef ribs are cut from Prime Rib so they’re rich and hearty, making them the perfect canvas for the full-flavoured Molasses Bourbon Sauce. There are many ways to prepared beef ribs and this version uses a low-n-slow cooking method to enhance the tenderness of the meat. Brush ribs generously with the-

Pistachio-Crusted Oven Roast

With Middle Eastern flavours, this pistachio- and herb-crusted Beef Tenderloin roast makes for a colourful and impressive gourmet feast. For an entertaining-worthy presentation, garnish roast platter with a light drizzle of pomegranate molasses, fresh pomegranate seeds, chopped pistachios, a drizzle-

Skillet-Seared Beef Heart with Middle Eastern Schug and Salad

Schug is a fiery sauce of Yemenite origin that’s enjoyed throughout the Middle East.

Roasted Steak with Sun-Dried Tomato & Blue Cheese Butter

When you don’t want to barbecue outside, this oven cooking method of high temperature oven-searing and then roasting at a reduced oven temperature works well for this thick cut of steak. Using an oven-safe thermometer takes the guesswork out of trying to figure out doneness, as it lets you know the-

Double-up Shepherd’s Pie

This doubled-up recipe makes 2 pies, so you can bake one right away for dinner and tuck one away in the freezer for a future meal or to take to a friend in need. You can also choose to just bake the entire recipe in a 13 x 9-inch (3 L) baking dish to serve a large family or if you want to have-

Korean-Style Cucumber Salad

This refreshing, crispy salad adds a bit of zing to any grilled or stir-fried beef dish.

Middle Eastern-Style Grilled Beef Pockets

This hand-held casual grilled steak dinner is a nice way to serve steak when you want something other than ‘meat & potatoes’.

Cedar-Planked Smoked Beef Roast

Rubbed with a rosemary-garlic butter and grilled using indirect heat on a cedar plank, this roast gets infused with herb and subtle smoky flavours. Easy to prepare, it’s the perfect recipe for a fuss-free summer barbecue dinner. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is-

Chipotle Mole Braised Beef

An exceptional short rib dish with a Mexican flare. Packed with a variety of enticing and interesting flavours such as chipotle peppers, almonds, spices and chocolate. There’s just the right amount of chipotles in the stew for a but you can add more for a spicier dish. Serve with rice and sour-

Grilled Wine-Marinated Steak

Aromatic vegetables and herbs and wine permeate Eye of Round steaks as they marinate. This is a perfect special meal made with value-priced steaks. Grill tender carrots and new potatoes to serve alongside.

Berry Herb Salad

This colourful salad is a celebration of summer berry season and takes advantage of the first tender herbs from the garden too. Serve alongside your favourite grilled steak or burger or carve the steak and serve slices on top as a main-course salad.

Pan-seared Steak for Two with Saucy Sautéed Onions

Simple, yet so delicious, this steak is perfect for both casual and celebratory dinners for two. Serve with steamed green beans and either mashed potatoes or rustic Italian bread for sopping up the sauce.

Classic Texas-Style Beef Chili

This recipe, made with chunky beef stew cubes, is based on a classic Texas-style chili that is traditionally prepared without tomato or beans. It often gets thickened with a corn flour called masa harina, but we used corn tortilla, which results in the same flavour and texture. We also added a cup-

Peri-Peri Oven Roast Beef with Potatoes

This Portuguese-inspired roast and potato recipe features a peri-peri spice rub that explodes with yummy flavours. Double the cayenne pepper if you love a higher heat level. Serve with store-bought peri-peri sauce for dipping.

Grilled Steak with Glazed Mushrooms

This classic combination of steak and mushrooms is ready in minutes.

California-Style Fried Sandwich Steak

Ingredients Here are the following ingredients: 4 Beef Sirloin Tip Sandwich Steaks (4 to 6 oz/125 to 175 g EACH) 2 tbsp (30 mL) Tex-Mex or Cajun spice, divided ¼ cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup (250 mL) dry seasoned bread crumbs ⅓ cup (75 mL) vegetable oil, divided ⅓ cup (75 mL) mayonnaise 4 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and finely chopped 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon zest 2 tsp (10 mL) fresh lemon juice 4 crusty rolls, split 4 lettuce leaves 1 avocado, halved and sliced 8 slices tomato 4 thinly sliced red onion rounds Shopping List Here are the following shopping items to buy: 4 Beef Sirloin Tip Sandwich Steaks (4 to 6 oz/125 to 175 g EACH) Tex-Mex or Cajun spice All-purpose flour 2 eggs 1 cup (250 mL) dry seasoned bread crumbs Vegetable oil Mayonnaise 4 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil 1 lemon 4 crusty rolls, split 4 lettuce leaves 1 avocado 2 fresh tomatoes 1 red onion Method Follow these cooking methods/directions:

Korean-Style Noodle Bowl with Fast-Fry Steak Strips

Skip takeout and prepare this deliciously sticky noodle dish at home. Serve family-style on a large platter or serve in individual bowls so everyone can dig right in! Rice noodles can be found in the international aisle or can be substituted with angel hair pasta.

Baked Beef Meatballs with Greek Vegetable Sauté

A yummy Greek-style vegetable sauté pairs well with ground beef meatballs and your favourite creamy Greek salad dressing or tzatziki as a dipping sauce.

Grilled Maple Orange Beef Kabobs

A maple-y marinade recipe gives these beef kabobs a Canadian accent — even more so if you substitute Canadian whisky for the orange juice.

Grilled Cheeseburger Wedge Salad

Beef burger patties deliver an excellent source of protein, zinc and vitamin B12 – not to mention, flavour!

Glazed Meat Loaf with Roasted Veggies

This old-fashioned meat loaf with a tangy ketchup glaze is tasty, moist and juicy. Spice up the glaze with a little sriracha for a modern twist.

Singapore Noodles

This fragrant noodle dish with curry, ginger and garlic is loaded with flavour, yet simple to put together, and made with ingredients you likely have on hand. Vary the vegetables with what you have in the crisper or the freezer and vary the spice level to your taste with mild, medium or hot curry-

Dutch Beef Stew

The Dutch love to slow cook and this is no exception. I tend to make this classic feel-good recipe for those days I want to curl up on the couch. Baby onions, Dutch baby potatoes, and fork tender Canadian beef bring this stew up a notch from the traditional stew. This is one recipe I enjoy most when-

Tomato Mint Salad

This bright salad, accented with mint, lends a touch of Middle Eastern flair to your meal. Top with crispy baked pita croutons for extra crunch.

Grilled Steak with Tomato and Nectarines Salad

This recipe, adapted from the original by sister grill champions Maddie and Kiki, takes advantage of all that Canadian gardens and orchards have to offer in the late-summer season. The pairing of tomatoes with nectarines may seem like an unlikely combination, but tomatoes are a fruit after all.

Madras-Spiced Oven Roast with Curry Pan Sauce

Wonderfully fragrant with a touch of heat, this curry-inspired roast beef dinner will delight the senses. It’s even more delicious served with basmati rice, roasted cauliflower and sautéed spinach.

Grilled Teriyaki-Style Pineapple and Beef Skewer Bites

Prepared on mini skewers, these pint-sized kabobs make for a fun and kid-friendly weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. They’re also fun as an appetizer for casual gatherings.

Asian-Style Noodle Soup with Beef Sausage

Instead of making meatballs from scratch, try dropping beef sausage meat into a simmering broth to poach. It’s a super-simple way to get both tender juicy meatballs and a flavourful soup broth too.

Open-Faced Roast Beef Sandwich with Caramelized Onions

In this recipe, the onions slowly cook and caramelize in the oven with the roast resulting in a delicious sauce with all the flavours of classic French onion soup. You can scale up the cheese option to a Gruyère or Emmental, if you like. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook-

Oven-Roasted Beef Marrow Bones with Onion Jam

Toasted bread spread with marrow and topped with Beefy Onion Jam is sheer luxury. If you wish, you can omit the beef from the jam recipe. It will still be delicious.

Pan-Seared Steak with Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce

Use thick-cut Grilling Steaks for the ultimate steak-house experience at home. The rich, flavourful peppercorn sauce spiked with bourbon takes this steak up to the next level.

Asian-Style Slow Cooker Beef

Serve this slow-cooked dish with steamed rice or Asian noodles tossed with a splash of sesame oil.

Meatball Parmigiana

These tender meatballs are perfect to serve with your favourite pasta but even more delicious tucked into a soft kaiser bun to enjoy as a sandwich or with, pasta, rice or polenta. As a kid, meatballs were one of my favourites (and they still are)!

Braised Beef Curry

This mildly spiced curry is easy to pull together and takes advantage of convenient Beef Stew Cubes. Serve this saucy curry spooned over steamed rice.

Chipotle-Honey Grilled Beef Fajitas

Family-friendly and festive, this fajitas dinner is a crowd-pleaser. Marinating the steak the night before and using store-bought condiments make this recipe quick and easy to get to the table. For less spicy fajitas, reduce chipotle by half, and for a gluten-free dinner, use corn tortillas.

Grilled Parisienne-Style Marinated Beef Sandwiches

This easy beef sandwich recipe is a variation of the French classic baguette à l’échalottes. Serve sandwiches with a green salad, grilled tomatoes and pommes frites.

Slow Cooker Sweet-and-Sour Beef

With simple family-friendly flavours, this slow cooker beef can be served in a variety of ways depending on what is in your fridge and pantry. Double the recipe to have leftovers for fast and easy meals any night of the week. This versatile beef dish can be served in a variety of ways. For tacos,-

Grilled Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Juicy grilled steaks get a fresh, garlicky kick from a drizzle of Chimichurri, Argentina’s parsley-packed cousin to basil pesto. As an option, you can turn the sauce into a chunky Chimichurri Salsa studded with tomato and cilantro.

Classic Beef Chili

Finally, a down-sized chili that’s good for a small household. Make this for two – or for one – with enough to make quesadillas the next day from any leftover chili. Serve topped with some shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeño and torn fresh cilantro. If you’re ambitious, bake up some-

Thai “Waterfall” Steak Salad (Nam Tok Neua)

This salad hails from the northeast region of Thailand, where my mother’s side of the family is from, so northeastern food has a special place in my heart. When most people think about a steak salad, they envision a salad made of leafy greens, with sliced steak on top. But nam tok neua is actually a-

Grill-Roasted Potatoes

A summer grilled feast wouldn’t be the same without these potatoes. Grilled in foil with aromatic onions and thyme, they roast up flavourful and tender, with a few, extra-tasty crispy edges.

Beef Liver and Red Pepper Stir-fry

Stir-fry recipes are true weeknight heroes since they come together quickly and are packed with flavour. Plus, by pairing an iron-rich animal-protein, like beef liver, with a plant-based source of iron, like fresh spinach, this recipe has an impressive iron punch. Finish the dish with lemon juice to-

Steak and Egg Breakfast Burritos with Pico de Gallo

This is an interesting take on traditional steak and eggs for breakfast – a lighter, fresh version that’s terrific for a weekend brunch or breakfast and perfect for cottage-cooking. Any extra Pico de Gallo can be added to a vinaigrette dressing or stirred into mashed avocado for a dip. This recipe-

Braised Venezuelan-Style Dark Beef Roast

Comforting and so tasty, this Latin-inspired recipe is sure to become a family favourite. Asado Negro translates to dark roast beef that is braised until tender. Our recipe cooks the roast in a mixture of aromatic vegetables with a sweet and tangy caramel-red wine sauce. Fluffy rice with green peas-

Breaded Leftover Roast Beef Slices with Dijonnaise

Prepared with thin slices of cooked roast beef, these cutlets are a tasty way to use up leftovers for the next evening’s meal. Serve with a side of boiled new potatoes and steamed broccoli or on a crusty roll with lettuce, tomato and shaved red onion. You could also make this with raw fast-fry-

Grilled Marinated Beef Sandwich with Melted Onions

Marinades don’t have to be complicated – just use some ingredients you have on hand from the fridge like barbecue sauce or salad dressing. Melted onions are a sophisticated way to up-scale a simple roast beef sandwich.

Grilled Steak and Potatoes with Bravas-Style Tomatoes

Patatas bravas are a traditionally served as tapas in Spain – chunks of crispy fried potato served with a ‘fierce’ (bravas) tomato-based sauce and garlicy aioli. In this version, the Patatas Bravas are served with sliced grilled steak that’s been basted after grilling with a fresh herb rub and,-

Big Batch Beef

Big Batch Beef is not only a speedy supper solution, it’s a nutrition bonus too – stir in a scoop as an easy way to enrich soups, spaghetti sauces and more. Add in some diced sweet pepper or grated carrot along with the onions and garlic as an easy way to sneak in more veggie content.

Grilled Steak with Tahini Sauce and Charred Tomatoes

Made from toasted sesame seeds, tahini paste is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. Since it has a rich texture, it is a great accompaniment for a lean cut like Strip Loin Steak.

Barbecued Carne Asada-Style Beef with Corn Salsa

Understood literally as grilled beef, Carne Asada is practically a Mexican staple typically made with Top Sirloin Cap Roast (known as Picanha). This rendition is simple, with a bold sauce and a fresh corn salsa to accessorize. Find dried ancho chili powder in the spice section of major grocers.

Cheesy Beef & Lentil Pasta Bake with Roasted Veg

Healthy AND delicious come together in this baked pasta dish inspired by the cuisine of Northern Italy. A beefy tomato sauce studded with plenty of roasted vegetables and fibre-rich lentils enrobes whole-grain noodles. Topped with creamy ricotta cheese, this recipe is perfect for serving a hungry-

Surf and Turf Grilled Beef Burger

This is a budget-wise version of the steak-house classic. Lean Beef burgers deliver an excellent source of protein, zinc and vitamin B12 – not to mention flavour!

Slow-Cooker Simmering Beef Goulash

Serve this hearty dish with a dollop of sour cream, if you like, and steaming hot egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Grilled Beef and Red Pepper Skewers with Honey Glaze

Super kid-friendly, and equally satisfying for adults, these sweet and tangy beef skewers get grilled with a chili-cumin seasoning and brushed with a honey-lime glaze. Try this same combination on grilled steaks or roasts as well. Serve skewers with tzatziki, hummus, honey mustard or sweet barbecue-

Oven Roast Beef with Simple Red Wine Pan Sauce

Everyone needs a roast beef and sauce recipe in their repertoire – if you’re looking for classic, this is it! Our time-test results are based on a roast that was about 4½-in (11.25 cm) long x 5-in (12.5 cm) wide x 4¼-in (10.5 cm) deep. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook-

Grilled Beef Burgers with Teriyaki Topper

Grilling pineapple helps to emphasize its sweetness and teriyaki sauce is the perfect match to tie beef and pineapple together! The crunchy bean sprouts take the place of the lettuce as the standard burger topper.

Slow Cooker Braised Beef Sandwiches with Pickled Veg

This recipe can be easily doubled if you’re serving a crowd. The Quick Giardinera recipe makes more than needed and it’s delicious served with cold cuts or cheese and perfect on charcuterie trays. If you prefer, you can use ½ cup (125 mL) store-bought giardinera instead of making your own.

Beef Satay (Neua Satay)

Satay is ubiquitous in Thailand—you can find it as street food, or even as an appetizer in a sit-down restaurant. When I was a kid, we frequented a neighborhood restaurant that sold mostly noodles, but the satay and peanut sauce was their specialty appetizer. The satay was always the highlight of-

Grilled Sake and Teriyaki-Marinated Beef

Sake & Teriyaki is more than just a cute title – it’s a delicious flavour combo that works really well with bold beefy cuts like short ribs!

Baked Souvlaki-Style Beef Meatballs with Vegetable Sauté

Studded with crumbled feta, these meatballs are extra tasty! Serve with the Greek-inspired stir-fry and a drizzle of your favourite creamy Greek salad dressing.

Grilled Lime-Marinated Beef Tostada Salad

With lean grilled beef and market-fresh veggies, this crispy crunchy main-course salad has all the satisfaction of a nacho platter with a fraction of the fat and a BIG boost of nutrients. Using oven-toasted whole wheat flour tortillas as the tostada base is a healthier choice than traditional fried-

Pressure Cooker Bahamian Corned Beef

This unpretentious sumptuous dish, is often called Fire Engine as the vibrant colours are reminiscent of those of a fire truck) The dish is traditionally made with canned corned beef in the islands, but in this case, my recipe takes fresh corned beef brisket instead, taking it to the next level!-

Beef Honeycomb Tripe Braised with Pancetta and Cannellini Beans

A much beloved dish in Rome, this stew is delicious served either with or without the cannellini beans. While the tripe is simmering, prepare the rest of the ingredients for efficiency. Instead of stove-top simmering, use an electric pressure cooker to cook the tripe to save time (see Tip, below).-

Classic Oven Roast Beef with Rosemary Cream Sauce

Roast beef is so simple (and impressive) for entertaining – just season (simply), oven-sear and slow-roast for best results. Use a meat thermometer to cook your roast to the doneness that you like the best – without overcooking it! Our time-test results are based on a roast that was about 8½-in (21-

Pressure Cooker Beef Tongue Tacos

A very simple and delicious taco to prepare and a good introduction to cooking tongue. Serve tomato or tomatillo salsa and guacamole alongside tacos as desired.

Grilled Fajita-Style Layered Steak Salad

Take grilled steaks to the next level with this clever make-ahead option to traditional fajitas. Serving up this fajita salad allows your steaks go further, and its smoky Spanish flavour is sure to have everyone saying ‘ole!’!

All-Dressed Beef Burgers with Special Sauce & Crispy Onions

With a familiar creamy burger sauce and fried onions, this tasty burger is crazy delicious.

Grilled Peppered Steak with Fruit Salsa

The fruit salsa is a cooling contrast to the heat of the peppered steak. You can make the salsa with fresh or frozen mango.

Pressure Cooker Japanese-Style Beef Curry

In the 1870’s, the developing Japanese navy modeled itself on the British navy. The curry meals served on board were adopted and quickly became part of the food culture in Japan. As a point of reference, it’s as popular as ramen is. Curries have been adapted over the years and may be seasoned with-

Southwestern Grilled Steak with Succotash Sauté

Succotash Sauté is a simple side-dish that is the perfect market-fresh pairing with the Cajun-spiced steak. Use ½ cup (125 mL) frozen corn kernels if fresh corn is not in season.

Beef Rolls (Braciole) in Tomato Sauce

We always enjoy eating braciole with different vegetables but hands down rapini is a family favourite. These meat rolls need a bit of pounding to get that tender texture everyone loves to enjoy. Because each one is tied it’s like unwrapping your present on your plate to enjoy the surprise inside!-

Grilled Beef Heart with Chipotle Chilies

This recipe is a good introduction to cooking beef heart. Beef heart has a steak-like quality and is very lean. It’s good for grilling or pan-frying cooked to medium-rare at the most for the best texture. Beef heart can also be braised like a stew or pot roast–low-temperature cooking in a liquid.

Fennel Quinoa Pilaf

Here is your grain and vegetable side dish all in one. With Mediterranean-influenced flavours it’s a perfect pairing for a barbecued marinated roast or steak, or garlicky-marinated beef kabobs.

Saucy Barbecue-Smoked Beef Burnt Ends

The burnt ends from a smoked Beef Brisket are highly coveted in the barbecue world. This recipe uses boneless Beef Rib Finger Meat and your barbecue with soaked wood chips to create a similar effect. It’s a labour of love, as it will take a few hours, but the delicious results are well worth the-

Mediterranean Oven Roast and Carrots

Fragrant herbs and garlic season the Top Sirloin and vegetables as they slow roast in the oven. The sun-dried tomato sauce adds that finishing touch for a taste of the Mediterranean. Use a meat thermometer to cook your roast to the doneness that you like the best – without overcooking it! NOTE:-

Grilled Coffee-Rubbed Steak

This rub works well with thick, tender and juicy Grilling Steaks. The resulting sweet, savoury and charred flavours bring out the best in your beef and work beautifully with bold red wines and dark craft beers like black lagers, porters and stouts.

Grilled Greek-Style Marinated Steak with Couscous Salad

This unique warm main-course salad has powerful protein, calcium-rich dairy, fibre from whole grain and some veggies too. If you’re really time-pressed use a prepared vinaigrette-style Greek dressing as a sub for the scratch-made marinade and salad dressing. A squeeze of lemon heightens flavours.-

Sous Vide Osso Buco-style Simmering Steak

With the traditional flavours of tomato- and wine-braised osso buco, this simmering steak can go from every day to entertaining-worthy with ease. Slow, even sous vide cooking is just the thing to make the most of this beef cut. You can even cook it to medium-rare and get a tender, juicy result which-

Grilled Steak with Sweet Thai Chili Sauce

This Thai-inspired grilled steak recipe is simple, satisfying and faster to prepare than ordering take-out for dinner. Serve with steamed green beans and plain steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles tossed with a little sesame oil and sliced green onions.

Pressure Cooker Beef Broth

The programmable electric pressure cooker makes it much faster to make basic broths for soups and sauces. This recipe makes 10 cups (2.5 L) that can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 6 months.

Traditional Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

A restaurant favourite known as “Polpette al Sugo”, tender, flavourful meatballs are simmered in a simple tomato sauce to enjoy with toasted garlic bread. Chef Ponzo prefers to use medium ground beef for these meatballs but lean works well, too. This recipe was adapted from Chef Ponzo’s original and-

North African-Style Braised Beef

These North African-style braised Beef Short Ribs simmer in a red wine, tomato and soy broth, accented with dried figs, cinnamon and star anise. This recipe may seem complex, but essentially it is just a simple stew with a unique fragrant and flavourful braise that is impressive to serve. Serve-

Confit-Style Sous Vide Beef Tongue

This tongue goes well in a sandwich, with sweet and sour red cabbage, cooked brown lentils or on a salad of robust greens.

Braised Beef Kare Kare

Inspired by the dish from the Philippines, this stew has an intense aroma the traditional rich sauce. Serve as is over rice as a simple stew or, to enjoy as a fun street food as in the Philippines, tuck beef into warmed tortillas and top with mango, grilled eggplant and green beans.

Grilled Whisky-Marinated Steak

Open the bar to enjoy this delicious marinade! But if you want to save your whisky to have on the side with your steak dinner, you can substitute apple juice (or brandy) for the whisky, and if you’d rather, use soy sauce instead of teriyaki sauce. All kinds of options!

Charred Cedar-Planked Steak and Fresh Veggie Salsa

You’ve probably tried planked salmon – but how about beef? The smouldering plank provides a delicate smoke-flavour effect that’s a natural with a thick beef grilling steak.

Southwest Grilled Vegetable and Black Bean Salad

A colourful salad of grilled vegetables and black beans combine with a zesty, smoky dressing with just a touch of heat to liven up any summertime meal. Grill your favourite beef steak or burgers alongside the vegetables for the salad. It’s also good with rotisserie roast beef or brisket on the-

Crusted Oven-Roasted Beef and Veg with Horseradish Sauce

With just a few simple fresh ingredients, ordinary roast beef becomes extraordinary. The horseradish is an interesting base for the roast’s crusty coating, adding heat and zing. You reap its flavourful benefits in the vegetables and sauce, too, by having bits of the crust come off from the-

Slow-Simmered Oxtail Soup with Sherry

Nothing is more soothing or satisfying than soup simmering on the stove - and this simple yet rich tasting recipe is proof! Warm and hearty, featuring rich tender beef, a delicious sherry-infused broth and vegetables, this recipe paired with some crusty bread is comfort food at its best.

Braised Barbacoa-Style Steak

This slow simmer dinner is perfect for the family on a cold winter’s day. Since it is made with Simmering Steak, you get a meal that is much like a stew or pot roast. It’s perfect to prepare in the slow cooker.

Grilled Baharat-Seasoned Beef Skewers with Salata Hara

Baharat is a Middle Eastern blend which means “spices” in Arabic and Turkish. Most households have their own favourite blend of spices, Serve these spiced beef skewers and spiced tomato sauce, Salata Hara, with pita or other flat bread and tzatziki.

Teriyaki-Style Basted Oven Roast

Nothing could be more simple or delicious than savoury roast beef with an easy-to-make teriyaki glaze. Our time-test results are based on a roast that was about 6¼-in (15 cm) long x 5¼-in (13 cm wide) x 4¾-in (12 cm) deep. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is-

Barbecue Roast Beef with Whisky BBQ Sauce

A savoury and smoky blend of spices complement the Beef Top Sirloin Roast – a lean yet flavorful juicy roast thanks to its modest marbling. When you have guests for a backyard gathering, try cooking roast beef by indirect heat in the barbecue as an easier option to grilling multiple steaks. Use a-

Grilled Spice-Rubbed Steak with Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Casual cooking is a grilled steak carved for sharing paired with a pasta salad for passing at the table.

Southwestern Pan-Fried Minute Steak and Kidney Beans

This recipe is much like having a stir-fry without the cooking urgency that a typical stir-fry demands. For dinner in 20 minutes, start by making the rice; as it cooks, you can get everything else made and ready to serve.

Sweet and Tangy Apple Mint Slaw

The colourful crispy apple slaw is the perfect match for beef sausage, burgers and even as a taco topper.

Herb and Garlic Oven-Roasted Beef with Chimichurri Sauce

Roast beef is studded with thyme and garlic, marinated and then oven-roasted to perfection. Everyone needs a good chimichurri sauce recipe to serve with roast beef, and this one is the perfect match! NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is dependent on so many factors-

Stovetop Beef Noodle Bowl

Noodle bowls are a traditional comfort food in Asian cuisines. Made with a ginger-infused broth and Beef Stir-fry Strips, this delicious meal-soup recipe is low in fat and high in flavour.

Brazilian-Style Barbecued Roast with Pineapple Skewers

Our roast is rubbed all over with a sweet and savoury spice blend that transforms into a delicious crust when cooked on the grill. Red pepper and pineapple chunks, tossed in a traditional Brazilian-style cinnamon butter, then skewered and grilled, act as the perfect sweet and colourful side. It’s-

Goulash-Style Braised Beef with Noodles

This delicious beef braise is based on the flavours of goulash.

Beef Nihari

Beef shank is the star in this Indian-style stew. Tender and full of so much flavour. This is a special occasion dish. Serve with naan.

Korean-Style Slow-Simmered Beef Soup

This rich and creamy broth is the “Big Daddy” of bone broths. The lively and multiple boilings of the broth extract all of the goodness from the bones. This is a much-loved soup in Korea and is eagerly anticipated in winter. Use as you would any bone broth or use in cooking when clarity of the broth-

Pear and Goat Cheese Watercress Salad

Peppery watercress is accented with sweet pear, tangy goat cheese and garlicky croutons in this upscale salad. Serve on the side, or top with, your favourite grilled steak or leftover roast beef.

Barbecued Mustard-Rubbed Roast Beef with Apple Salsa

This juicy roast beef features a savoury herb and mustard crust and unique apple salsa. Use a meat thermometer to cook your roast to the doneness that you like the best – without overcooking it! Our time-test results are based on a roast that was about 4½-in (11 cm) long x 6½-in (16 cm) wide x 2½-in-

Creole Mustard Beef Oscar

You can add even more flavour by seasoning the meat with your favourite steak spice.

Bibimbap-Style Grilled Beef Burgers with Veggies and Cucumber Salad

A sweet-salty contrast and a touch of chili heat, pack this Asian-inspired recipe with a real flavour punch. Topped with a mound of delicious sautéed vegetables and served with a cucumber side salad, this weeknight burger recipe will impress and satisfy all.

Grilled Mustard-Rubbed Steak with Berry Salsa

This colourful salsa and steak recipe combination is perfect for the summer berry season.

Indirect Heat Barbecue-Roasted Thick-Cut Steak

For cooking super-thick steaks or roasts on the barbecue, the best way to cook them is by indirect heat which basically turns your barbecue into an outdoor oven. This method will have you cooking outdoors all summer.

Zesty-marinated Grilled Steak with Stir-fried Veggies

Simple ingredients combine for a zesty marinade for value-priced Eye of Round Steaks. The stir-fried vegetables are ready in just minutes and add a burst of colour and antioxidants to the plate. Serve over steamed rice or creamy polenta.

Sous Vide Caesar-Dressed Steak and Salad

The steakhouse classic gets reinvented with a sous vide cooking technique and simple bed of salad for serving. The act of cooking vacuum-sealed food, in a low-temperature water bath, produces steak that’s cooked to the doneness that’s perfect for your preference every time. Sous vide cooking is easy-

Oven-Braised Beef Sinigang

This dish has a lovely fresh flavour from the mango and fresh tomatoes. Slightly exotic but made from basic ingredients. If making this dish as a starter course, it is best to cut the short ribs into ¾-inch (2 cm) cubes.

Stovetop Ground Beef Pantry Chili

This recipe is a snap to pull together with simple pantry ingredients. Use it to fill tortillas and bake as a casserole (see Tip for Chili Enchiladas recipe) or just serve from the pot with wedges of baked tortillas. If you prefer a fiery version, add a teaspoon or so of chopped canned chipotle-

Chinese Beef Stew with Daikon

A classic melt-in-your-mouth Chinese beef stew with tender daikon radish. The sauce is delicious and helps the beef braise to perfect tenderness every time. The flavourings star anise, cinnamon stick, dried chenpi (mandarin peel), Chinese five spice, and the classic Chu Hou paste provide the-

Barley Slaw

Barley turns a simple slaw into a hearty whole grain and veggie side dish that works well alongside beef sausages, a burger, roast beef or steak. The slaw can be enjoyed right after tossing it together but the standing time does help bring the flavours together and helps soften the vegetables-

Pan-Seared Shallot and Thyme Butter-Basted Steak

This steak gets cooked entirely on the stove top using the time-tested method of basting with a generous amount of butter (so worth it!) that results in a wonderful golden-brown crust. Nonstick skillets do not brown steak as well, so be sure to use a cast-iron or heavy stainless steel skillet. This-

Italian-style Hamburger Soup

Hamburger soups are everyone’s favourite. This simple scratch version can be made with just about whatever vegetables you have in the fridge or freezer. It’s super hearty and flavourful since it’s made with ground chuck.

Red Wine-Braised Beef Pot Roast in Potato Skins

Canada Beef was a proud partner of Food & Drink’s 30th Anniversary Event where guests enjoyed this recipe, adapted from the original created by Christopher St. Onge for the Holiday 2017 issue of Food & Drink magazine (www.lcbo.com/foodanddrink).

All the components of this knockout hors-

Chinese-Style Dim Sum Steamed Beef Balls

Traditional Chinese-style steamed beef balls that are savoury, springy and absolutely delicious. This iconic dim sum staple features water chestnuts, cilantro, ground beef, green onion and authentic seasonings. It is served with tofu skin and a Worcestershire dipping sauce.

Braised Italian-Style Oxtail Stew

This rich, flavourful and succulent stew, made with beefy oxtail, tomatoes, red wine and lovely fresh herbs will definitely become a Sunday supper favourite! Serve with crusty bread, over creamy polenta or toss with hot cooked noodles.

Baked Ground Beef Empanadas De Picadillo

Serve as a tapas course or make larger-sized versions for a main course. You can skip the pastry in this recipe if you like and enjoy this Spanish-style ground beef as a filling in taco shells or as a topping for baked potatoes or rice. To make ahead empanadas ahead, freeze unbaked in sealed-

Pressure Cooker Braised Beef Birria

Beef Birria is a popular dish that can be served as a soup or in a taco. Guajillo chilies are not hot and you can add your own level of heat to your serving with serrano chilies or hot pepper sauce. To make tacos, the tortilla is dipped into the broth, filled with meat, and fried on both sides to-

Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Beef Burger)

A combination of zesty Mediterranean ingredients come together in this tasty burger recipe. Serve as burgers in a toasted bun or over lettuce leaves, or transform into a grain bowl by serving over cooked rice or quinoa.

Smash Burger Tacos

These tacos are best enjoyed immediately so serve them up as soon as they come out of the pan. Let guests add their own toppings while you continue to cook up the rest of the tacos. This recipe was adapted from Chef Galati’s original and modified to cook at home.

Speedy One-Pot Ground Beef Rotini

Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan wonder pasta gets finished with shredded Italian cheese for a saucy and ooey, gooey dish that the whole family will love. Rotini pasta is used in this recipe, but you can substitute with your favourite short-cut pasta, such as fusilli, penne or medium-

Boiled beef with Dumplings

Indigenous people love to boil food and boiling beef is no exception. Mom always started by boiling roast cuts with parsley, carrots, thyme and root vegetables in a big pot of stew. Once the stew had set up, she would boil dumplings right in the stew. It was a classic staple in our household and-

Beef and Cheese Cabbage Rolls

Here’s a beautiful recipe that reminds me of my grandma and our fall meals. This recipe is an adaptation of what I remember of hers. A mix of well-seasoned ground beef with rice and cheese that she loved to serve us. Easy to make and above all, easy to adapt! In the fall, the markets are full of-

Barbecued Marinated Roast Beef

Vinaigrette salad dressing is a super-easy marinade and since it comes in so many varieties, you always have all kinds of flavour options right at your fingertips. Roast beef is so simple to cook in the barbecue by indirect heat roasting. Our time-test results are based on a roast that was about-

Miso-marinated Steak with Asian-style Cucumber Salsa

A tender cut like Strip Loin Steak Grilling Steak is marinated for just 20 minutes here just to impart flavour. Resting time is important after steaks are grilled as it allows the juices in the meat to settle and cooking to come to completion – key for the juiciest steak.

Easy Oven Roast Beef with Harvest Vegetable Sauce

Encrusted with fragrant harvest-season spices, this Eye of Round roast smells fantastic as it cooks in the oven. Serve with the rich roasted vegetable sauce that is naturally creamy without the addition of cream. To maximize browning, the roast is cooked separately from the vegetables.

Barbecued Southern-Style Smoked Roast Beef

Perfectly suited for a casual gathering, the Southern flavours of smoke and sarsaparilla linger in this relaxed roast! Marinate ahead and then barbecue-smoke for easy hands-off cooking!

Grilled Steak with Ranchero Sauce

Pay homage to the grill with your favourite Canadian beef steak. The sauce in this recipe goes well with any Grilling or Marinating steak – it’s somewhat smoky and spicy and loaded with garden vegetables. If you can’t take the heat, reduce the amount of chipotle pepper by half.

Egg and Veggie Fried Rice

Convenient packaged and frozen vegetables make the prep for this recipe even easier than going for take-out. Cold rice is key to making good fried rice–if it’s too warm and soft it will clump together and become mushy so plan ahead to cook it in the morning or the day before, or purchase a package-

Guava Barbecue Beef Ribs

Here’s a scrumptious lip-smacking good recipe for barbecue lovers with an exotic twist of tropical guavas. Guavas are the strawberries of the Bahamas. It’s used in our national dessert (Guava Duff), and when the fruit is not in season, it’s substituted with canned guavas or guava paste. It’s a-

Cheeseburger-Style Pizza with Beef Sausage

Seasoned beef sausage meat adds a lot of flavour to a pizza that has all the trappings of your favourite burger. Choose different varieties of beef sausage to change up the flavours each time you make the recipe.

Oven-Roasted Asian-Style Pepper Beef

This dish has flavours similar to traditional barbecued pork. The beef is rubbed with a blend of seasonings and then basted with a sweet, tangy Asian inspired barbecue sauce while being slow roasted to medium-rare at the least. Serve sliced on a spicy noodle dish or in a sandwich.

Grilled Marinated Steak on Focaccia with Red Onion Relish

This caramelized onion relish is the perfect foil for grilled steak. If you have extra, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Simple Succotash Sauté

This colourful vegetable sauté is a simple, market-fresh side dish that’s the perfect pairing for pan-fried, grilled or oven-roasted beef.

Seared Steak and Potato Pancake with Salsa Verde

This steak and potato recipe definitely has the chef’s touch – from the simple sauce with the pop of fresh from herbs, capers and vinegar to pique the tastebuds, to the twist on potato done rosti-style, and a pan-seared steak that’s comes down to technique to be at its best. This recipe was adapted-

Pan-Seared Steak au Poivre

There are may versions of the classic recipe. This one is my favourite, although, I have been known to add in a little horseradish and sometimes I like to use English mustard in place of the Dijon, too. This recipe was adapted from Chef Bonacini’s original to cook at home.

Spanish-Spiced Grilled Steak

Smoked paprika adds a touch of mellow smoke flavour and Spanish flair to an impressive, thick Grilling Steak. Use a hot smoked paprika if you like a bit of kick or a sweet one for a mild fragrant rub.

Grilled 30-Minute Kiwi and Cola-Marinated Steak

Kiwi and cola combine to make a powerful marinade that works to tenderize value-priced steak in record time. Be careful to not marinate longer than 30 minutes as there is a risk of over-tenderizing the meat.

Grilled Beef & Bacon Skewers with Dip Trio

Served with a trio of dips, you will wow everyone with these irresistible beef and bacon skewers. Simplify the recipe by serving with just one dip, but you may have difficulty choosing just one!

Pesto-Rubbed Oven Roast with Sheet-Pan Vegetables

This colourful nutrient-rich dinner cooks all at once for minimal fuss. Serve with cooked couscous, quinoa, rice or pasta. Any extras from tonight’s dinner can be used to jump-start tomorrow’s lunch or dinner. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is dependent on so-

Stir-Fried Thai Beef Salad

For those who think salad can never be supper, this spicy Thai version is the real meal deal! Just call it a stir-fry for the skeptics.

Grilled Honey Garlic Beef

Honey garlic is a classic flavour combination for short ribs. The Chuck Short Ribs used in this recipe are also known as bone-in Miami- or Korean-style Short Ribs. These are cut across the bones into strips, about ½ inch (1 cm) thick. These ribs can be marinated then grilled quickly or can be-

Classic Braised Beef and Root Vegetables

Classic beef stew takes on a new look using bone-in short ribs instead of stewing beef cubes.

Sous Vide Beer-braised Beef Stew

Convenient cubes of beef cook to perfect tenderness in a beer-laced broth; the beef remains a little pink inside which keeps the meat juicy. Look for well marbled beef for the best flavour and texture in this stew. The natural juices of the beef and aromatic vegetables are all you need for a deep-

Spicy Cajun Beef Stir-Fry

Capture the spicy flavour of jambalaya in a fraction of the usual preparation time. Streamline it further by preparing the vegetables while the meat marinates. Serve over hot whole grain rice or couscous.

Spicy Italian Sandwich Steak with Provolone

Weeknight dinners, tailgate parties or hearty lunches – all are made better with this hero sandwich. Tender beef strips are tossed with sautéed onions, peppers, mushrooms and rapini then served in a garlic-butter roll with gooey cheese. Top off with pickled banana peppers for a spicy finish!

Sous Vide Salt-Rubbed Beef

The sous vide technique is a good way to cook beef cuts that would normally be braised, such as stew cubes, simmering steaks, short ribs and small beef pot roasts and these beef cheeks.

Java Pepper Steak

The coffee in this recipe may seem unusual, but it beautifully balances the other flavours. If it’s too unconventional for your liking, it can be omitted.

Grilled Barbecue-Basted Beef

Store-bought barbecue sauce gets jazzed up with molasses, Worcestershire sauce and mustard for a boost of umami flavours that beautifully compliment the richness of the beef short ribs. Spice lovers can add a good dash of hot sauce for some extra heat. Serve with corn on the cob and potato salad for-

Speedy Skillet Minute Steak with Rapid Ratatouille

A super-simple rendition of ratatouille served with a seasoned minute steak to match and bump up the protein content of the meal.

Fruity-Glazed Slow Cooker Beef Meatballs

Folks just can’t seem to get enough of this slow-cooker party classic with its tangy sweet-and-sour sauce.

Spiced Turmeric Beef Broth

This bone broth is a lovely golden colour thanks to the turmeric and the aromatics which are boosted by the spices. Each one adds a special warming flavour and fragrance to the broth. The initial brief boiling ensures that the broth remains clear. The recipe makes about 6 quarts (6 L), enough for-

Bacon-Wrapped Skillet Steak Medallions with Garlic Butter

The classic bacon-wrapped tenderloin stands the test of time because it is simply so delicious. It makes a wonderful main for a dinner party for four, or half the recipe for a special dinner for two. Pan-searing the steaks on the stove-top promotes even browning and finishing in the oven cooks the-

Grilled Szechwan-Style Steak with Sesame Noodles

Want a secret recipe for healthy eating? Pick ingredients that pack in a nutrient punch. This recipe has it all: whole grain, powerful protein (Beef), and a variety of colourful vegetables.

Garlic-Sautéed Mushrooms

A simple grilled, broiled or pan-fried steak or burger turns into a restaurant-worthy dish with the addition of perfectly seasoned, sautéed mushrooms. The trick is to cook the mushrooms long enough to release and evaporate the liquid for a deep, caramelized flavour.

Grilled Beef Sausage with Tangy Fresh Slaw

The colourful crispy apple slaw is the perfect match for beef sausage – especially the Oktoberfest variety.

Roasted Beef Marrow Bone Osso Buco-Style with Gremolata

The creamy marrow is one of the highlights when eating osso buco. This recipe lets you indulge all you want. Serve with a loaf of good, crusty bread to spread the marrow on before dipping it into the sauce.

Beef Curry

Beef Blade is cooked for a couple of hours in this beef curry, resulting in a tender, flavourful dish. This makes a great Sunday meal with lots of extra so you have enough for lunches during the week. Serve with rice or naan.

Smoker-Style Barbecued Beef Roast with Herb Mop

With a few steps and just a few basic ingredients, you can make this subtly smoked Beef Brisket without a smoker! You can skip the Herb Mop and simply add 2 tbsp (30 mL) each chopped fresh rosemary, thyme and oregano leaves to the vinegar sauce. Adding wood chips to the barbecue won’t produce the-

Beef Steak, Kidney and Mushroom Pie

A classic dish that’s good served with mashed potatoes.

Grilled Beef Burger Luxe

A fine-dining burger with sophisticated toppings that you can easily make at home with store-bought Ground Beef Patties.

Barbecued Jerk-Style Marinated Roast with Avocado Salad

This makes a great patio supper and is perfect for a gathering of friends and family. Our time-test results are based on a roast that was about 7¼-in (18 cm) long x 5½-in (14 cm) wide x 3¾-in (9.5 cm) deep. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is dependent on so many-

Spicy Grilled Caesar Cocktail-Marinated Steak with Celery Salad

Inspired by the beloved Canadian cocktail, this marinated steak transforms even a weeknight meal into a good time! Served with a crunchy celery salad, this true north recipe is fit for any occasion. Like the cocktail, this recipe can be customized to suit individual preferences. Make it spicier or-

Grilled Beef and Asparagus Bundles

This recipe is the perfect way to celebrate the beginning of grill season with local asparagus and tasty tenderloin in this elegant appetizer or light lunch/brunch idea.

Pressure Cooker Northern Thai-Style Beef with Noodles

An extremely popular northern Thai dish, it’s typically garnished with shallots and pickled mustard greens which add layers of crunch and flavour.

Marinated Barbecued Asian-Style Roast with Salsa

This recipe is the perfect way to enjoy roast beef in the summertime. As the glaze is prone to charring, use for roasts sized at 3 lb (1.5 kg) at the most. Our time-test results are based on a roast that was about 7½-in (19 cm) long x 5-in (12.5 cm wide) x 3-in (7.5 cm) deep. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’-

Baked Ground Beef Quesadillas

These mildly-spiced, nutrient-packed quesadillas are more of a meal than the traditional cheese variety. These quesadillas can be browned on a medium grill or in an ungreased skillet on the stove top, turning once, instead of baking them in the oven.

Tex-Mex Oven Roast with Peppers and Onions

This roast beef dinner with Tex-Mex flavours is a feast that will definitely become a family favourite. You can substitute the rice side with warm corn or flour tortillas for a yummy taco version.

Easy Italian Wedding Soup

Quick and easy, this simple soup is super tasty and satisfying. Pastina or “tiny pasta” can be found shaped in rounds, stars or alphabets, but you can also use orzo, tubetti or mini shells.

Skillet Herbed Potatoes and Peas

Here’s a new way to cook potatoes for your steak dinner! Fragrant with garlic and herbs, these potatoes simmer until tender and get lightly browned all in one skillet. Add the peas and a splash of lemon at the end to finish.

Poached German-Style Beef Marrow Bone Dumplings

These tasty dumplings use white bread as the base for a bit of convenience to made-from-scratch dumplings. Add these tender dumplings to a simmering pot of broth or hearty soup or stew.

Braised Oxtails with Assorted Farm Vegetables

When I was growing up, oxtails were not very popular for most families though they were in our home. My mom would spend all day slowly braising oxtails for dinner, cooking them with garlic, thyme and bay leaves. It quickly became a family favourite and one that I continue to make today in her-

Classic Pan-Fried Beef Liver with Onions and Bacon

By cooking the liver so it’s still slightly pink in the center and springy to the touch, the delicate texture is beautifully preserved, and perfectly complemented by the sweet caramelized onions. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and buttered peas to replicate this tasty traditional diner favourite.

Tomato & Wine Sous Vide-braised Beef Osso Buco

Thick slices of beef shank with traditional flavours cooked in an untraditional way will make you glad you discovered sous vide! The rich flavour of the beef with the aromatic tomato sauce makes a perfect match and the long, slow cooking tenderizes the beef beautifully. This even keeps the beef a-

Grilled Marinated Steak with Peach and Quinoa Salad

Beef steak marinated in a honey-balsamic blend creates a delicious sweet and savoury flavour to complement this hearty salad. Switch mango or pineapple for the peaches off season. Creamy burrata cheese adds a touch of dairy calcium to the protein portion of the plate. A 100 g serving of beef-

Blue Cheese Crowned Beef Steak Medallions

This steakhouse-style recipe has the sophistication of a fancy blue cheese and sour cream topping on tender steak but is super-easy to prepare. Serve with a mixed green salad or steamed asparagus. Note: you can substitute any thick beef medallion for the tenderloin – try Strip Loin or Top Sirloin-

Braised Beef with Porcini Mushrooms and Red Wine

Digital Flexor Meat is great substitute for Pot Roast if you are a small household. The meat cooks up into an attractive oval shape that can be sliced for an elegant presentation. Since the oven is on for a long period of time, adding pans of vegetables and potatoes at the 2-hour mark to roast-

Garlic-Studded Oven Roast with Simple Pan Sauce

In this recipe, simple seasoning highlights the rich flavour of roast beef and adds depth to the simple pan gravy. The shape of the roast has as much to do with the cook time as the size and the cut. Our time-test results are based on a 3-rib roast that was about 7-in (18 cm) long x 6-in (15 cm)-

Jerk Fast-Fry Steak Tacos with Pear Salsa

Ingredients Here are the following ingredients: Tacos 1 tsp (5 mL) EACH brown sugar and cornstarch 3 tbsp (45 mL) orange juice 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh lime juice 2 tsp (10 mL) soy sauce 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola or sunflower oil 2 tbsp (30 mL) thinly sliced green onion 1 tsp (5 mL) EACH minced garlic and gingerroot ¼ to ½ tsp (1 to 2 mL) minced Scotch bonnet pepper ½ tsp (2 mL) fresh ground pepper ¼ tsp (1 mL) dried thyme leaves ⅛ tsp (0.

Pan-Fried Egyptian-Style Ground Beef Bowl

Inspired by Koshari, a traditional street food in Egypt, this weeknight rice bowl features a hearty mixture of protein-rich ground beef and fibre-rich whole grain and beans, all topped with a zesty tomato salsa. This meal gets an iron boost with the synergy-effect of combining meat, beans, chard and-

Barbecue Smoked Beef Roast

Earn your barbecue badge of honour by making smoked brisket – without even investing in a smoker! Whether done in propane or gas or charcoal kettle barbecue, settle in for a low temperature, slow roast that lets a subtle smoky flavour and tenderness to develop. Follow the steps below for perfection.-

Oven Roast Beef with Stout and Mushroom Sauce

With Irish inspired ingredients, this Beef Tenderloin roast is brushed with a Dijon-butter mixture and served with a rich stout sauce accented with cream, Worcestershire sauce and mushrooms. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is dependent on so many factors such as:-

Tandoori-Style Stir-Fried Beef Wraps

Meant for hand-held dining, these fold-over wraps are reminiscent of Shawarma or Gyro with Indian flavours. Feel free to top with any thinly sliced crispy veggies you like, such as shredded cucumber or carrot or even your favourite slaw.

Grilled Mediterranean Marinated Steak

Marinate Sirloin Tip steaks with fragrant herbs and a hint of garlic and lemon, for 8 to 12 hours. Serve with chunky grilled sweet peppers and zucchini, and boiled new potatoes with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt.

Stovetop Rich Ragù Ground Beef Meat Sauce

This rich ragù uses the alchemy of tomato, black olives and red wine combined to bring all the beefy flavour to the forefront – a potent combination to tease taste buds with that fifth flavour known as umami. Serve over hot pasta and top with freshly grated Parmesan.

Grilled Tex-Mex Marinated Beef Kabob Wraps

Kabobs don’t have to always be served on a stick – they’re perfect to tuck into warmed tortillas, pita, Greek-style flatbread or naan. Top with some crispy veggies, beans and crumbled cheese to make a balanced meal.

Hungarian-style Braised Beef

Hot and fiery flavours of hot paprika blend with sweet paprika, to give this braised beef complexity in flavour with very little effort. You can even make it a day ahead and simply reheat to serve. Serve over cooked noodles or rice sprinkled with minced fresh cilantro or parsley if you wish.

Grilled Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Partially cooking mini potatoes, then tossing them with a garlicky vinaigrette before crisping them up on the grill will make you wonder why you haven’t been serving potatoes like this before! Tip: you can substitute any purchased vinaigrette-style dressing instead of making your own – just open up-

Baked Asian-Inspired Meatballs with Veggies

Sesame seed- and cilantro-studded meatballs are perfect with the roasted veggies in this sheet-pan dinner. Serve with the super-simple sauce you can whip up by combining a few of your fridge condiment ingredients together.

Teriyaki-Style Stir-Fried Beef with Noodles

Take out-inspired, this heart-healthy one-dish dinner is a snap to make with beef stir-fry strips. If sodium content is a concern, you can use reduced-sodium soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce.

Sous Vide Beef Meatballs with Yogurt Greek Salad in Pitas

An interesting aspect of sous vide is the long cooking time at a steady temperature allows the ground beef to cook safely even though the temperature is lower than conventional heat methods. This technique keeps the meatballs moist and tender and is surprisingly easy to do. These Greek-inspired-

Grilled Jamaican Jump-Up Marinated Steak

Spiked with coffee, rum and island spices, jump-up your steak game with this peppy marinade. Serve with rice and beans and sweet potatoes to complete the meal.

Garden Vegetable Oxtail Stew with Barley

Tuck into a rich and hearty bowl of goodness! Oxtail has a deep and satisfying beefy flavour, and becomes beautifully tender when braised. Loaded with large chunks of vegetables, this stew is so incredibly satisfying.

Grilled Veggie and Ground Beef Burger Bowl

This is a new way to think about the traditional ‘burger’ meal with lots of colourful veggies, a spicy yogurt sauce and a whole grain option instead of the bun.

Balsamic-braised Beef Steak & Roasted Veggies

The aroma of this hearty, oven-braised beef recipe and slow-roasted veggies is a warm welcome on a cool evening.

Ground Beef Skewers with Golden Grilled Vegetables

This is a great casual summer entertaining dish that goes beyond burgers and buns. Set out the grilled meat, vegetables and pitas on platters and let family and friends have the fun of assembling their own dinners. Place meat and vegetables into pita pockets to eat.

Mediterranean-Style Oven Roast with Sheet Pan Veggies

This colourful nutrient-rich dinner cooks all at once for minimal fuss. Serve with cooked couscous, quinoa grain, rice or pasta.

Slow-Roasted Thick Steak with Tahini Sauce and Greens

This recipe is a whole new vision for beef: a thick juicy steak that’s carved and passed family style at the table along with garden greens and veggies, nuts, and seeds is like having a power-bowl, without the bowl. Serve with this something other than gravy (like the Tahini Sauce here) and a whole-

Tomato Herb Pasta

Try making this sauce loaded with fresh tomatoes and herbs as a nice change from a traditional cooked pasta sauce. The heat of the pasta warms the sauce slightly while keeping the flavours bright and fresh. Serve with your favourite grilled steak, kabobs or burgers.

Braised Beef Tongue with Vegetable Ragu

After church, we would visit the local butcher shop where my dad went to buy meat. Often the butcher would give us offcuts for free, cuts like beef tongue that were less popular. As kids, we didn’t really know what beef tongue was as my mom presented it as a ‘roast’ and we kids loved it! Although-

Orange-Glazed Baked Beef Meatball Kabobs

If you’re looking for a change from your stand-by burgers, try these colourful kid-friendly meatball and veggie skewers.

Barbecued Five-Spiced Roast Beef

Asian spices and condiments add wonderfully unique flavours and aromas to beef. Serve this roast with grilled bok choy and steamed rice. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is dependent on so many factors such as barbecue and thermometer accuracy, starting temperature-

Oven-Baked Ground Beef Koftas

Serve koftas as a main course or thread one per skewer to serve as appetizers. For a smoky touch, use smoked paprika. Serve with warmed pita, a chunky marinated vegetable salad and a dipping sauce, such as yogurt with chopped mint and a bit of ground cumin stirred in.

Grilled Steak with Horseradish Cream Sauce

Prepared horseradish is a classic accompaniment to roast beef, but it is also delicious with grilled steak. Here, horseradish is the base for this cool, creamy sauce that is easily prepared while the steaks rest before serving.

Cuban Picadillo Burger Rice Bowl

The ever-popular rice bowl gets a new twist in this Latin-inspired version with its bold flavours and textures. This is a new way to think about the traditional ‘burger’ meal with the Cuban influence of olives, raisins and warm spices in the beef burger patty, lots of colourful veggies and NO bun!

Pan-Seared Beef Medallions with Masala Cream

Garam masala is the Indian equivalent to chili powder in Tex Mex cooking. You can make your own from a blend of spices but now that garam masala readily available in the spice section of major grocery stores, exotic dishes like this one don’t have to be complicated. This recipe uses full steaks, but-

Oven-Roasted Steak with Garlic-Rosemary Rub

Just a few fresh ingredients are all this impressive steak cut needs to create a stunning dish. Similar to a Tomahawk-style Steak, on a Frenched Rib Steak the exposed 4-inch-long bone is cleaned of any meat and fat for a tidy presentation. This thick steak gets treated like a small roast by using-

Charcoal-Grilled Beef Bites with Canuck-Style Alabama White Sauce

These kabobs can be served off the skewer as beef bites in cocktail glasses with the white sauce as appetizers. Or for a main, serve each kabob with a garden salad and drizzle each with some of the sauce. Note: the recipe was adapted from one developed for Canada Beef by grill champions, Maddie-

Whisky-Marinated Steak (Strip Loin)

Spike your grilled Strip Loin Steaks with a rye whisky and chili marinade. Serve with grilled vegetables and mashed potatoes.

Sweet Soy Braised Beef with Gingery Mashed Squash

Instead of the typical rice or mashed potato side dish, these flavourful ribs are served on a bed of the mashed squash that’s been seasoned with fresh gingerroot. To round out the dish, serve with a green vegetable, such as baby bok choy.

Swedish-Style Beef Meatballs

Old-fashioned Swedish meatballs in a creamy beef gravy offer simple and hearty comfort food that never goes out of style. Serve with cranberry sauce if you can’t find traditional lingonberry jam. Spoon meatballs and sauce over egg noodles, mashed or boiled potatoes or rice.

Cranberry-Glazed Oven Roast

Soy sauce and ginger are the secret ingredients in this savoury roast while piercing it all over is key to improved tenderness. Cook time is based on a roast that is 7½-in (19 cm) long x 3¾-in (9.5 cm wide) x 4¾-in (12 cm) deep. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is-

Marinated Steak with Sassy Beer Sauce

Try a thick-cut Marinating Steak for a casual summer dinner. It’s affordable, tasty and a 2 lb (1 kg) steak can serve 6 people when surrounded with a platter of vegetables. Use brown ale or dry stout in the sauce since they are both rich in malt flavour and will add a bold beer taste. Serve the-

Sheet-Pan Steak and Veggies with Orzo Pasta

This all-in-one platter presentation is an easy way to get dinner to the table for family or friends. Orzo is a small pasta that mimics a grain when served this way. This shareable platter is called family-style dining and has the benefit of allowing folks the freedom to portion out the steak and-

Sous Vide Pastrami-Style Beef Tongue

If you have a sous vide circulator, you can make a delicious tongue pastrami in about half the time it takes to make traditional pastrami. You can also prepare using just your stove top (see the Tip below). Have some rye bread handy to make pastrami sandwiches or Reubens.

Reverse-Seared Barbecue Roast with Hot Honey Herb Sauce (Top Sirloin Cap)

Top Sirloin Cap roast is a flavorful and tender roast that will please your entire family’s palate. Paired with a Hot Honey Herb Sauce, this recipe is guaranteed to be a winner at the dinner table.

The recipe was developed and tested on The Big Green Egg brand of charcoal grill/smoker. Most charcoal-

Carne Asada-Style Marinated Steak with Tomato and Corn Salsa

Classic Latin ingredients come together to infuse skirt steak with bold flavours. Marinating this specialty cut overnight imparts incredible taste and also tenderizes the meat. The simple tomato salsa, accented with charred corn, makes this the perfect recipe for taco night! Stir 1 chopped avocado-

Arugula and Roasted Red Pepper Penne

Peppery arugula and sweet roasted red peppers jazz up a simple white sauce tossed with pasta for a side-dish to serve with short ribs or pot roast. Or, add cooked beef meatballs or stir-fry strips to the pasta to make it a meal.

Garlic Lovers Cheese-steak Sub Sandwich

This show-stopping sandwich is a full meal in itself, piled high with a quick sauté of flavourful veggies, melty cheese and tender strips of steak. Ooey, gooey, messy and delicious! Top Sirloin Cap is a perfect steak for this recipe – more affordable than Strip Loin, with big beef flavour and just-

Thick-Crusted Garlic-Infused Oven Roast with Shallot Gravy

Slivers of garlic infuse the meat with rich, garlicky flavour while slow-roasting delivers delicious restaurant-style roast beef. Our time-test results are based on a roast that was about 7-in (17.5 cm) long x 5-in (12.5 cm) wide x 4-in (10 cm) deep. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines-

Hail Kale Caesar Salad

Torn kale leaves are marinated in a creamy homemade dressing to tenderize the leaves and impart an intense garlicky-lemon flavour. It’s a perfect rendition to a favourite salad to serve with grilled beef kabobs or steaks.

Shawarma-Style Barbecue-Roasted Beef

Serve thin slices of this aromatic roast beef on split sub buns, spread with a store-bought humus and top with a crunchy coleslaw. Try mixing cauliflower florets into your slaw for a change. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is dependent on so many factors such as-

Sous Vide Sweet and Sticky Beef (Prime Rib Bones)

Sous vide cooking is a slow-cook method where food is vacuum sealed and cooked at a constant low temperature in a water bath for tender, succulent and perfectly-cooked meats. Use the manufacturer’s instructions and reputable resources, such as cookbooks, to find more tips and tricks to mastering-

Grilled Mexican-Style Marinated Steak and Bean Salad

This recipe was inspired by Chef Alexis Bostelmann from Mexico. Serve the marinated grilled steak and fresh-tasting bean salad over wilted greens like chard or spinach.

Herb-Crusted Oven-Roasted Beef

Designed for a small-sized beef oven roast, this recipe has a classic rub that serves as a crust for the roast.

Two-step Pan-seared Steak with Buttery Port Pan Sauce

T-bone is always impressive when carved to serve at the table with the bone as part of the presentation. You can use either tawny or ruby port for the pan sauce in this recipe, as both will impart sweet, rich flavour. Ruby ports will give a fruity, berry flavour, while tawny ports will result in a-

Rosemary Grilled Steak with Brie and Pecans

This restaurant-inspired steak uses creamy Brie, apricot jam and pecans to balance out the sharp rosemary and Dijon mustard flavours. Serve with a side of steamed green beans or quickly sautéed spinach.

Sous Vide Roast Beef Dip Sandwiches

Sous vide is a slow-cook method that tenderizes meat while keeping it very juicy. (See Tip for cooking by oven-roasting if you don’t have a sous-vide appliance.) Add pickled onions to these sandwiches for an extra punch of flavour if you wish.

Sicilian-Inspired Oven Roast with Fresh Herb Sauce

Instead of gravy, or pan sauce, this roast is served with a fragrant, fresh herb pesto-like sauce that is a mixture of authentic flavours from Italy’s most southern region. Use a top-quality extra virgin olive oil for the sauce and use a more economical variety for slathering the roast. NOTE:-

Mushroom-Crusted Oven Roast with Wine Sauce

Add something new to your roast beef repertoire with this mushroom-crusted version. Made from dried mushrooms, the crust adds an intense mushroom flavour to the beef and sauce. Our time-test results are based on a roast that was about 8-in (20 cm) long x 4¾-in (12 cm wide) x 3½-in (8 cm) deep. NOTE:-

Slow-Simmered Coconut Beef Curry

Red curry paste, a flavourful compliment to beef, is popular in Indian and Thai dishes and can be found in the Asian food section of the supermarket. If you can’t find it, use curry powder instead. Serve with hot cooked couscous or basmati rice.

Homemade Deli-Style Oven Roast Beef

This easy roast is the perfect weekend make-ahead recipe to use in a variety of ways for weeknight meals. The possibilities for tasty roast beef sandwiches are endless, whether using bread, buns or pita or tortillas for wraps. Try a simple sandwich with thin slices of roast beef layered onto-

Harissa-Crusted Oven Roast and Potatoes with Yogurt Sauce

Harissa is a North African spice blend with cumin, coriander and garlic accents. It’s perfect to jazz up this basic roast beef and potato dinner, served with a cool mint yogurt sauce to balance the spices. Store-bought harissa seasoning does vary in heat level, so adjust the amount to suit your-

French Onion Roast Beef Sandwich

The flavours of classic bistro fare with a twist! We take many of the components of the famous soup recipe and offer them up in this delicious and special sandwich. A fancy offering that can serve a crowd, and yet is easy to prepare – most of the time and effort is handled by your oven!

Grilled Thyme-Marinated Steak with Blue Cheese Butter

Flavoured butters add a touch of classic steak-house dining to the dinner done at home. It’s a finishing touch that can be made well-ahead making it so easy to do! Feel free to improvise the ingredients in your butter mix once you’ve tried this one out for a taste-drive!

Barbecue-Roasted Beef with Fresh Chow Chow Relish

Serve dinner picnic-style, featuring a platter of delicious sliced barbecue roast beef that you make ahead and yummy Fresh Chow Chow Relish. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is dependent on so many factors such as barbecue and thermometer accuracy, starting-

Red Beer-braised Beef Shepherd's Pie

My grandmother and I always made a great shepherd’s pie on cold winter days. Nothing is more comforting than some good mashed potatoes, accented with celeriac, with meat and good corn. I still remember the aroma of the onion cooking with the ground beef. I had a lot of trouble mashing the-

Garlic-Studded Oven Roast with Honey Mustard Glaze

Small slits made into the roast allow slivers of garlic to flavour the meat as it cooks and provides amazing pan drippings for a delicious gravy in the end. Use a meat thermometer to cook your roast to the doneness that you like the best – without overcooking it! NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are-

Grilled Hawaiian-Style Marinated Beef Kabobs

This recipe is a marinating marvel – with marinating time cut from hours to minutes by using beef cut into cubes instead of a whole steak. Kabobs are a great grill option when you have a gathering – the work can all be done in advance, the grilling is fuss-free and the serving is simple. This recipe-

Roast Beef with No-Cook Béarnaise Sauce

This classic restaurant combination of Beef Tenderloin and Béarnaise sauce sounds intimidating at first, but with a quick no-cook sour cream base and a no-fail roasting method, it will be easy to master. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is dependent on so many-

Italian-Style Grilled Fast-Fry Steak Involtini with Red Wine Sauce

Steak Involtini with Red Wine Peppercorn Sauce is a simple way to impress guests – it sounds fancy but is actually very easy to put together! Lightly pounding the steaks helps with both tenderness, and with making the involtini easier to roll. With savoury portobello mushrooms, sweet sun-dried-

Braised Balsamic Beef Sandwiches

This open-faced sandwich is perfect to serve with a garden salad. The meat and sauce can both be made the day ahead so that supper is super simple to make the next day. Try tucking the meat with some of the sauce into warmed tortillas as burritos, soft tacos, or quesadillas and it’s also delicious-

Bahraini-Style Beef Mafrook with Labneh Badinjan

Beef Mafrook and Labneh Badinjan are traditional home comfort food recipes that are a staple of Khaleej culture and heritage. However, the recipes here are slightly modified to give respect to and appreciate Canadian bounty. The combination of these two dishes together creates a delicious and-

Chili-Cocoa Crusted Barbecued Steak

The rich, beefy flavour is the perfect companion for this bold chili-cocoa spice blend. Marinating overnight allows the flavours to permeate the steak, as well as tenderize the meat. Cooking no more than medium-rare and thinly slicing across the grain, will result in beautifully tender steak.-

Grilled Coulis-Marinated Steak

Jam moves from breakfast to dinner in this flavourful triple-duty marinade, basting and dipping sauce for your steak barbecue. Peach or apricot jam would be good substitutes for the marmalade and, if you use chutney, you can add fragrant spices and a touch of heat to the mix. To maximize tenderness,-

Island-Inspired Grilled Beef

The strong brewed coffee adds a deep flavour to this tropical island-inspired marinade. You can substitute espresso for the coffee if you wish.

Oven-Braised Korean-Style Beef

Serve beef with steamed rice. Leftovers can be cut into chunks and stir-fried with vegetables and leftover sauce.

XO Beef Gyozas and Sautéed Snow Peas Leaves with Creamy Sesame Dressing

Growing up in a Chinese-Canadian household, making dumplings with my mom is a cherished tradition that connected me to my roots and created lasting family memories. Mixing simple ingredients you likely have on hand, amplifying flavours with different staple sauces, folding and shaping each dumpling-

Beef and Yellow Split Pea Stew (Khoresh Gheymeh)

Stews play a huge part in Iranian cuisine. Even though there are many different Iranian stews, a few of them are more popular among Iranians and they are pretty well-known around the world. Khoresh Gheymeh definitely stands on top three of the popular Iranian stews. In Farsi, Khoresh means stew.-

Next Day Roast Beef Salad

Sometimes the best thing about roast beef is the meal that you can make the day after! This salad uses ingredients more in-step with winter cooking, so it is a nice way to use leftover Sunday-night roast during the week in the colder weather. See ‘Tip’ below for how to cook a 3 lb (1.5 kg) Beef-

Braised Beef Honeycomb Tripe and Oxtail in Peanut Sauce

This is a mildly flavoured dish from the Philippines, generally served for special occasions. The condiment of choice is bagoong alamang, a salty, sweet-and-sour shrimp paste-based sauce. Serve it with rice, lime wedges and a chili sauce such as Sriracha to spice it up. The annatto seeds lend colour-

Oven-Baked Ground Beef Gratin

A cheesy skillet-bake that’s reminiscent of a shepherd’s pie. Use Yukon Gold potatoes and orange Cheddar for the ultimate golden topping.

Steak and Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Mayo

Simple yet satisfying, this restaurant-worthy meal is easy to prepare and ready in less than an hour. Wing Steaks, also known as Bone-in Strip Loin Grilling Steaks, are juicy and delicious in part because of the attached bone. If Wing Steaks are challenging to find, ask the butcher to special order,-

Classic Simmered Swiss Steak

The rich beefy flavour of Blade Steak combines with zippy steak sauce to create this slow-simmer comfort food classic recipe.

Smarter Grilled Beef Burgers

WOW – finally a great-tasting lean burger! Chopped mushrooms and evaporated milk are added for extra juiciness, and Worcestershire sauce is a super-simple seasoning. Use a moderate heat for grilling to avoid scorching.

Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

Classic autumn vegetables get dressed up with maple syrup and a touch of vinegar and mustard for a cool-weather side dish that’s perfect with roast beef and pot roasts.

Slow Cooker Cholent

Warm your soul with a bowl of this comforting cholent. Packed with short ribs, potatoes, onions, chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans), kasha, spices and herbs, it’s sure to hit the spot.

Baked Greek Ground Beef Sliders in Pita

This quick assembly dinner or lunch, starts with uncooked meatballs that morph into sliders by simply flattening into slider patties. Top with a Greek-style salad or marinated veggies, and matching dressing or change up the type of bread, salad and dressing combo to your favourite cultural cuisine.

Skillet Beef Kidney with Bacon Balsamic Cream

Tangy and creamy, the sauce complements the lean meat of the kidney. This can be served on crostini as an appetizer and the recipe can be easily doubled to serve four people as a main course.

Barbecue-Roasted Orange-Miso Marinated Steak

This thick steak gets cooked like a small roast, slowly roasted over indirect heat on the barbecue to develop gorgeous browning and flavour. The simple marinade is loaded with umami and richness with a splash of freshness from the orange juice. Serve with a simple coleslaw: toss bagged coleslaw with-

Easy Oven Roast Beef with Root Vegetables and Gravy

Roast beef was traditionally served as Sunday night dinner in many households. Top Sirloin tends to be more moderately priced than Prime Rib and is lean, yet flavourful, with enough marbling for juicy tender roast beef. Use a meat thermometer to cook your roast to the doneness that you like the best-

Braised Barcelona-Style Beef Ragoût

The flavours of citrus, oregano, tomatoes, black olives and artichokes accent this hearty, flavourful stew. Serve with polenta, pasta, rice or garlic mashed potatoes. Garnish with minced parsley, or toasted bread crumbs.

Ginger-Miso Meatball and Vegetable Soup with Barley

Gently poaching meatballs in a simmering broth has 2 benefits: it adds a meatier flavour to the broth and makes the most tender, juicy meatballs. Miso can be purchased in the refrigerated section in Asian grocery stores and keeps a long time in the fridge. Try using it as a rub for a steak as a for-

Slow-Simmered Beef and Barley Soup

Comfort food doesn’t get any better than this! This classic has a lightened touch with the addition of dried thyme. This soup is a perfect balanced meal with whole grain, powerful protein and a variety of veggies.

Easy Beef Lasagna

With fresh lasagna noodles, three cheeses and a simple beefy tomato sauce, this baked lasagna is comfort food at its best! You can substitute the fresh basil with a few tablespoons of basil pesto if you don’t have fresh on hand. Serve with a mixed green salad to complete dinner.

Tuscan Braised Beef with Farro Pilaf

Slow cooking makes for delicious deep flavour and fall-off-the-bone goodness in this classic man-magnet dish served over a veggie-rich pilaf. Beef belongs in this plant-forward dinner. DYK that folks who eat meat are more likely to eat more fruit and veggies. It’s true!

Pressure Cooker Weeknight Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef is actually a dish from Taiwan and is often served in Canadian-style Chinese restaurants. Usually made with Flank Steak, this recipe with Beef Rib Finger Meat makes a wonderful and flavourful substitute. Cooking the beef in a pressure cooker means this braise cooks in a fraction of-

Slow-Simmered Steak Provençal

This hearty meal is reminiscent of Osso Bucco. Serve steak with buttered new potatoes and green beans.

Oven Roast Beef with Berry Wine Sauce

Cranberries and red wine give the sauce a pretty, rosy hue that’s the perfect pairing with medium-rare roast beef. The shape of the roast has as much to do with the cook time as the size and the cut. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is dependent on so many-

Beef Honeycomb Tripe Braised with Chorizo and Saffron

Tripe is extra delicious when combined with spicy chorizo sausage. For prep time efficiency, while the tripe is simmering, prepare the rest of the ingredients. Instead of stove-top simmering, use an electric pressure cooker to cook the tripe to shorten the cooking time (see Tip, below).

20-Minute Skillet Steak Dinner for Two

Delicious and healthy to boot, this quick and easy dinner for two can easily be adapted to serve 4 by doubling the recipe and cooking the vegetables on a baking sheet.

Slow-Simmered Italian-Style Pot Roast with Mushrooms

This delicious dish is pure comfort food–perfect for a winter weekend dinner when the weather is cold and warmth is needed. Add a little cooked and diced pancetta or bacon to the sauce for a bourguignon-like flavour. Served here with egg noodles, pappardelle or tagliatelle, you could substitute with-

Beef Soup with Horseradish Gremolata Crostini

Beef shank is a wonderful cut that is commonly braised in a hearty red wine sauce, but for this recipe one of the muscles on the shank–known as “Bubble Meat”–is poached until tender in a flavourful beef stock and served in a soup that can be enjoyed as a main course along with a gremalota-topped-

Pan-Fried Maple-Balsamic Steak with Pecans & Blue Cheese

This easy, yet elegant, recipe is perfect for a romantic dinner for two. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and a lightly dressed arugula or spinach salad.

Grilled Sous Vide Flank Steak with Mushroom Lemon Tapenade

A marinating flank steak doesn’t even need to be marinated ahead when you cook sous vide; it becomes juicy and tender as it cooks in its own juices. Sous vide cooking takes the guesswork out of cooking steak to your desired doneness–the temperature you set your water bath is the internal temperature-

Oven Roast Beef with Simple Wine Sauce

For busy parents, roast beef has to be the easiest meal to make. Just rub it all over with salt and pepper, pop it in the oven and the job is done! Let it rest while you make a simple pan sauce. Our time-test results are based on a roast that was about 6¼-in (15 cm) long x 5¼-in (13 cm wide) x 4¾-in-

Jamaican-Style Oxtail Stew with Butter Beans

Braising oxtail pieces and hearty butter beans in a broth featuring Jamaican curry powder, ginger, garlic, allspice and thyme creates a beautifully rich and flavourful stew. The Scotch bonnet pepper adds a nice kick of heat that adds an authentic warmth to the dish, without being too overpowering.-

Grilled Miso Steak with Romaine Salad

A delightful dinner doesn’t have to be difficult! Rub a steak with miso in the morning and make the simple salad to pair with it that night.

Grilled Barcelona-Marinated Steak with Couscous Salad

The beef develops a deep flavour in this simple Spanish-accented marinade. Serve with the Spanish Couscous Salad and grilled peaches for a full meal that includes whole grain, fruits and veggies too.

Grilled Beef and Haloumi Skewers with Mustard Baste

Beef, cheese and mushrooms on the grill is a perfect combination for skewers as they work together to build umami flavour. The mustard-beer baste can easily be pulled together from ingredients you likely have on hand in the kitchen. This recipe would work well with any grilling steak: Tenderloin,-

Beef Pot Pies with Dark Ale and Leeks

Sophisticated, flavourful beef pot pies.

Beef Borscht

Warm your soul with a delicious bowl of this rib-sticking borscht. The beef foreshank, flavourful herbs and spices and root vegetables make it the ultimate comfort food.

Deconstructed Individual Beef Wellingtons

Beef Wellington comes un-done in this delicious version and elegant presentation. Although there are many ingredients, broken down into the components, it’s not that difficult to tackle.

Stir-Fried Ginger Beef and Mushrooms

A variety of textures and colours are a feature of most stir-fries. Here, tender Beef Stir-Fry Strips pair up with delicious crisp-tender vegetables and velvety mushrooms. For convenience you can slice or chop ingredients and refrigerate for up to one day ahead.

Classic Cabbage Rolls

Although not difficult to make, cabbage rolls do take some time to prepare and assemble but are well worth the effort. Although not traditional, you can substitute basmati rice for the long-grain rice. Serve with simple boiled potatoes, steamed green beans and a dollop of sour cream for a decadent-

Grilled Steak with Pistou

Serve grilled beef steaks with boiled new potatoes. Pistou is the French version of Italian pesto sauce. Serve with boiled new potatoes and steamed vegetables

Grilled Rosemary Beef Skewers with Winter Salad

Include vegetables and fruits rich in Vitamin C with your meals to boost iron absorption. The oranges, grapes, beets and pomegranate juice in this recipe are clever food combos that do just that. BONUS: These ingredients provide powerful antioxidants too.

Moroccan Ground Beef Stir-Fry

This Moroccan-inspired recipe features spices you probably already have in your cupboard that will turn ground beef into an interesting supper dish with exotic North African flavours. Serve over steaming hot couscous to soak up the sauce.

Pesto-Stuffed Rolled Oven Roast

Roast beef with an impressive presentation –a spiral stuffed roast with a flavourful pesto stuffing. When purchasing the Eye of Round roast, ask for the centre cut that is not tapered and one that is 4 inches (10 cm) or less in diameter. This will make it easier to cut into an even thickness and-

Classic Baked Meat Loaf with Pepper Jelly Glaze

When it comes to comfort food, meat loaf is the perfect definition! It doesn’t have to be fussy, but can take on some interesting twists with just a few embellishments. Adding finely shredded carrot and milk-soaked fresh bread crumbs to the meat loaf mix before cooking helps keep meat loaf-

Beef Khichdo

This fragrant beef stew is full of barley, lentils, rice and even oatmeal along with quality Canadian Beef—it’s comfort food in a bowl. This recipe brings back memories of family gatherings with everyone enjoying an almost one-pot meal. While there are many different versions of this recipe, this is-

Pan-Seared Steak with Poached Pears and Port-Cherry Sauce

Live a little luxury with this special recipe for two, featuring Beef Rib Eye steak, seared pears and a luscious dried cherry sauce.

Air-Fryer Steak Frites for Two with Garlic Aioli

Choose to dine-in with this date-night worthy dinner that is so simple to prepare. The air fryer takes care of the tender and juicy Strip Loin Steak, cooked to your liking, while the fries bake in the oven. All served with a bistro-inspired homemade aioli! Wine anyone? Time saver tip: substitute-

Grilled Chipotle Big Basted Marinated Steak

The secret to getting a subtle smoky flavour for steak without using soaked wood chips is to use chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in a marinade and barbecue basting and dipping sauce. The chipotle peppers combined with the salsa here add a touch of heat as well.

Moroccan-Spiced Grilled Steak

Simple spices combine to lend an exotic touch to a juicy, thick steak. Present this on your favourite cutting board and carve at the table to serve. Serve with a rice and vegetable pilaf.

Barbecue-Roasted Porchetta-Style Rolled Beef Roast

With the bold flavours of fresh herbs, fennel seeds and garlic, this barbecue-roasted Inside Round Roast is perfect to serve when hosting a crowd, served with roasted potatoes and sautéed rapini. Or as impressive sandwiches, tuck thin slices of roast beef into toasted ciabatta buns and load on-

Barbecued Beef Roast with Coffee Cocoa Rub

Rubbed with the bold and rich flavours of coffee, cocoa and chili powder, this indirect heat barbecued roast is balanced by basting with a classic and sweet store-bought barbecue sauce. Make sure to pat roast dry for best browning and flavour.

Pan-Fried Peppered Garlic Beef Bites

This dish is quick to prepare and packed with flavour. Serve with a crisp green salad and crusty bread.

Horseradish-Crusted Oven Roast with Classic Pan Gravy

The horseradish and cracked pepper crust makes simple seem special with this oven roast. To crack the peppercorns, place them in a sturdy plastic freezer bag and crush with the back of a heavy skillet or hammer. Our time-test results are based on a roast that was about 7¼-in (18 cm) long x 5¼-in (13-

Beef Biryani

This fragrant beef and rice dish is a staple at any celebratory dinner. From weddings to important days, beef biryani is a must! It was served at my henna party the day before my wedding. Every celebration must have biryani. The raw papaya has strong tenderizing powers.

Pesto Bruschetta Beef Burger with Fresh Mozzarella

With crowd-pleasing Italian-inspired flavours, this delicious burger is perfect for quick summer weeknight dinners or easy weekend entertaining. Serve the burger open-faced or on radicchio lettuce leaves if preferred.

Grilled Steak and Veggies with Creamy Pesto Quinoa

Wholesome and delicious and eye-candy when served up on a platter. Beef is iron-rich plus and since this recipe comes with whole grain and veggie goodness too, this is the perfect feast for the whole family.

Barbecued Roast for Two

Put your barbecue to work to cook roast beef to perfection. Use indirect heat to cook the roast evenly without flare-ups. The shape of the roast has as much to do with the cook time as the size and the cut. NOTE: ‘Time-to-cook’ figures are rough guidelines only as cook time is dependent on so many-

Big Mac-Style Smash Burgers

Just like the fast-food classic, this Big Mac-Style Smash Burger is made with two thin Canadian beef patties, topped with cheddar cheese, diced onions, lettuce and pickles, then drenched in our “mac” sauce. This recipe was adapted from Chef Mattai and Lago’s original to cook at home.

Italian Beef Stew (Spezzatino)

Slow cooked beef would always fill the kitchen with an aroma that would bring everyone to the table. When my mom was growing up, beef wasn’t plentiful in her small country town in Italy, so my grandmother would usually get less tender cuts that would create delicious stew-type meals like this one.-

Soy & Lime Sous Vide Short Ribs

These short ribs are a great example of how sous vide cooking makes a melt-in-your-mouth tender dish out of a tougher cut of meat. The ribs cook in the sweet and zesty marinade and get a quick broil to glaze at the end. Serve these ribs with sticky rice and stir-fried vegetables and some kimchi on-

Speedy Bourguignon Skillet

This speedy skillet version of a truly classic recipe uses flavourful top sirloin strips instead of the traditional braising beef cuts. Delicious, easy to prepare, yet still honouring Bourguignon tradition with ingredients such as bacon, mushrooms, onions, red wine and thyme!

Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs (Sudderlapjes)

There wasn’t a week that went by in my household where we did not have braised beef. My mother would slow cook it for hours filling up the home with delicious aromas; a welcoming smell after coming home from a long day at school. Now this recipe is a staple in my household and with hardly any prep-

Pan-seared T-bone Steak Puttanesca for Two

Puttanesca sauce is a classic tomato pasta sauce featuring olives, capers and anchovy. Prepared with fresh grape tomatoes here, this zesty sauce is ready in minutes and pairs wonderfully with this pan-seared steak.

Beer Braised Beef Roast and Root Vegetables

Traditional pot roast is a hearty meal that has the veg and meat all in one pot. This one has interesting background notes of beer and nutmeg. A perfect dinner for a blustery winter stay-at-home kind of night.

Pan-Fried Beef Kidney Masala

A unique way of preparing kidney, the spices pair very well with the flavour. Fenugreek leaves are the spice that gives butter chicken curry it’s rich, caramel background flavour. Serve with steamed basmati rice, naan or chapati and chutney.

Grilled Steak with Reverse Rub and Puttanesca Salad

Here we rub the recipe after grilling rather than before–thus “a reverse rub”! This technique adds a punch of savoury flavour to a juicy grilled steak and you don’t leave any of the rub on the grill. The colourful tomato salad is loaded with basil and olives, makes this the perfect late-summer,-

Braised Roast with Harvest Vegetables

This hearty recipe is essentially dinner-in-a-pot, using an interesting mix of fall vegetables and melt-in-your-mouth braised Blade Pot Roast. Although it has a whole head of garlic, its flavour mellows during cooking.

Traditional Tourtière

Tourtière is a hearty French Canadian meat pie traditionally served Christmas Eve. This one is adapted from several versions provided by Canada Beef staff based in Quebec. Made with ground meats, it’s a budget-friendly way to feed friends and family. Feel free to substitute ground veal for the pork-

Grilled Fast-Fry Steak Quesadillas

Made with Beef Fast-fry steaks, these quesadillas are super fast and easy. You can’t go wrong with this quesadilla recipe — kids of all ages love them. You can pan-fry the steaks and bake the quesadillas in the oven or prepare the entire meal on the grill.

Mexican-Style Make-Ahead Beef Lasagna

Dinner’s ready and waiting in the refrigerator with this Make-Ahead Mexican Lasagna recipe. Since tortillas take the place of noodles this is easier to make than traditional lasagna. Quick nutrition tip: make with whole wheat tortilla and lower-fat dairy products, along with the Extra Lean Ground-

Zippy Grilled Steak with Savoury Melon Salad

Peppery arugula and juicy watermelon salad add a pop of fresh to this steak and whole grain dinner. Change up the meal but substituting the same amount of cooked quinoa, barley or couscous for the rice if you wish.

Beef Bulgogi Dumplings (3 ways)

An easy and delicious beef bulgogi dumpling recipe that allows you to say “no” to frozen store-bought dumplings forever! Dumplings are filled with seasoned cooked ground beef, green onions (scallions), fresh napa cabbage, sweet carrots, ginger, onions and garlic. Recipe developed by Christina Chow

Slow Cooker Beef Goulash Stew

Serve this hearty dish with a dollop of sour cream if you like and steaming hot egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Try out the tasty marrow: remove the marrow from the middle of the bone and spread on slices of toasted baguette.

Weeknight Spaghetti and Beef Meatballs

Simplified for weeknight cooking, with fewer steps and ingredients, these meatballs are flavoured with jarred basil pesto and Parmesan cheese and are poached in the simmering sauce for the most tender, juicy meatballs and flavourful sauce. Use store-bought marinara and pesto sauces for simple pantry-

The 3 X 2 Smash Burger

Canada Beef was a proud partner of Food & Drink’s 30th Anniversary Event where guests enjoyed this recipe, adapted from the original created by Christopher St. Onge for the Autumn 2023 issue of Food & Drink magazine.

The best burger? Everyone has thoughts. Thick, thin, well-done, lots of-

Baked Beef Meatball Skewers with Asian-Style Slaw

Kids love ground beef, especially when served brochette-style with plum sauce for dipping and some crunchy slaw on the side.

Grilled Greek-Style Marinated Beef Wrap

Flank Steak becomes even more marvelous when marinated with Greek seasonings, grilled and then paired with feta cheese, Kalamata olives and diced veggies. Roll into a flour tortilla for the ultimate hand-held supper.

Persian Okra Stew (Khoresh Bamieh)

By Tara Omidvar, @madeofsugarandsaffron, Khoresh Bamieh or okra stew is a dish originating in the south of Iran. It’s a hot and flavourful dish with lots of garlic. Okra, beef and tamarind are the main ingredients. Like many other Iranian stews, there are different versions of this stew as well.-