TRY SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE BEEF RECIPES:

 

  1. GRILLING STEAK

  2. GROUND BEEF

  3. MARINATING STEAK

  4. OVEN ROAST

  5. PREMIUM OVEN ROAST

  6. QUICK ROAST

  7. QUICK SERVE BEEF

  8. ROTISSERIE ROAST

  9. SIMMERING STEAK

  10. STEWING BEEF


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GRILLING STEAK


COOKING DIRECTIONS:

  1. Season steak. (Tri-tip and Top Sirloin steaks can be marinated for 8-24 hours before grilling for more improved tenderness).

  2. Grill, broil or pan fry using medium-high heat, turning only once with tongs.

  3. Cook to desired tenderness.

 

THICKNESS
MINUTES/SIDE
1/2" TO 3/4" (1-2 cm) Rare: 3-4 Medium: 4-5 Well done: 5-6
1" (2.5 cm) Rare: 4-6 Medium: 6-7 Well done: 7-9
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GROUND BEEF


COOKING DIRECTIONS:

FOR CRUMBLES:
In non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, breakup ground beef into small chunks and brown 8-10 minutes until completely cooked. Drain, if necessary. Use a pasta sauce, chili, casseroles, etc. seasoning to taste.


FOR PATTIES:
Combine 1 lb (500 g) beef, 1 beaten egg and 1/4 cup (50 mL) fine bread crumbs; season and mix lightly. Shape into 4 to 6, 3/4-inch-thick (2 cm) patties. Lightly oil pan or grill. Broil, barbecue or pan-fry using medium-high heat, 5-7 minutes per side until instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of patties reads at least 160ºF (71ºC).
Patties are completely cooked at 160ºF (71ºC), regardless of colour.

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MARINATING STEAK


COOKING DIRECTIONS:

  1. Pierce meat numerous times with a fork.

  2. Place in large resealable freezer bag with 1 cup (250 ml) teriyaki sauce or Italian salad dressing; refrigerate 12-24 hours. If using packaged quick marinades, marinate 20-30 minutes at room temperature. Discard marinade.

  3. Grill, broil or pan-fry beef using medium-high heat, turning only once with tongs. Best only cooked to medium.

 

THICKNESS
MINUTES/SIDE
1/2" TO 3/4" (1-2 cm) Rare: 3-4 Medium: 4-5
1" (2.5 cm) Rare: 4-6 Medium: 6-7
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OVEN ROAST


COOKING DIRECTIONS:

  1. Place 2-5 lb (1-2.5 kg) roast, fat side up, on rack in roasting pan.

  2. Season roast; insert meat thermometer into centre of roast avoiding fat.

  3. Add 1/2 inch (1 cm) water to roasting pan.

  4. Cook roast, uncovered, in preheated 500ºF (260ºC) oven for 30 min. Reduce heat to 275ºF (140ºC); cook 1 1/4 - 1 3/4 hours until thermometer reads 155ºF (68ºC) for med. Roast is best cooked only to medium.

  5. Transfer roast to cutting board; tent with foil for 10-15 min to allow temperature to rise 5ºF (3ºC). Cut into thin slices across the grain.

 

 

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PREMIUM OVEN ROAST


COOKING DIRECTIONS:

  1. Place roast, fat side up, on rack in roasting pan

  2. Season roast; insert meat thermometer into centre of roast avoiding fat or bone

  3. Cook, uncovered, in 325ºF (160ºC) oven to desired doneness

  4. Transfer roast to cutting board; tent with foil for 10-15 min to allow temperature to rise 5ºF (3ºC).

 

ROASTING TIME
INTERNAL TEMPERATURE
Rare 20 min per lb / 500 g 135ºF (57ºC)
Medium 25 min per lb / 500 g 155ºF (68ºC)
Well-done 30 min per lb / 500 g 165ºF (72ºC)
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QUICK ROAST


COOKING DIRECTIONS:

  1. Season roast. Insert meat thermometer lengthwise into centre of roast so that shaft is not visible. Place on rack in oven-proof skillet or shallow pan.

  2. Cook 1 lb (500 g) roast, uncovered, in 350ºF (180ºC) oven 50-60 minutes until thermometer reads 155ºF (68ºC) for medium.

  3. Remove roast to cutting board, tent with foil for 5 minutes to allow temperature to rise 5ºF (3ºC). Cut into thin slices across the grain

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QUICK SERVE BEEF


COOKING DIRECTIONS:

  1. Season beef steak/strips.

  2. In preheated lightly oiled non-stick skillet, cook over medium heat, 2-4 minutes per side for steak, 1 minute per side for strips or until browned, but pink inside. Beef is best cooked only to medium.

  3. Remove beef from pan.


FOR STEAK: serve with steak sauce, if desired.
FOR STIR-FRY STRIPS: add sliced vegetables to skillet and cook 5 minutes. Add 1 cup (250 mL) sauce and cooked beef strips; heat through. Serve with rice or pasta.

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ROTISSERIE ROAST


COOKING DIRECTIONS:

  1. Pierce roast numerous times with long fork. Place in large re-sealable freezer bag with 2 cups (500 ml) teriyaki sauce or Italian salad dressing; refrigerate 12-24 hours.

  2. Place drip pan under grill. add 1/2 inch (1 cm) water to pan. Preheat BBQ to med-high 400ºF (200ºC). Cooking without rotisserie; place roast on left side of grill over drip pan, with only right burner turned on. Cooking with rotisserie; insert spit rod lengthwise through centre of roast; secure with holding forks.

  3. Insert meat thermometer into middle of roast avoiding spit rod (if using). Maintaining constant heat, in closed BBQ, cook roast over the drip pan until thermometer reads 155ºF (68ºC) for medium, (about 30 min per lb / 500 g). Remove roast, tent with foil for 10-15 minutes to allow temperature to rise 5ºF (3ºC). Cut into thin slices across the grain.


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SIMMERING STEAK


COOKING DIRECTIONS:

  1. Season steak/strips, in lightly oiled skillet, brown all over. Add sliced onion, green pepper, garlic, etc., if desired.

  2. Add enough liquid (such as canned soup or tomatoes, broth or red wine) to just cover beef.

  3. Simmer, covered on stove-top or in 325ºF (160ºC) oven approximately 1 1/4 hours or until tender. Serve with cooked rice, noodles or mashed potatoes.
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STEWING BEEF


COOKING DIRECTIONS:

  1. Coat beef pieces with a mixture of flour, salt and pepper. In lightly oiled Dutch oven or stockpot, brown meat in batches. Add onions and other seasonings as desired.

  2. Add enough liquid (such as broth, tomato juice or red wine) to just cover beef.

  3. Simmer, covered, on stove-top or in 325ºF (160ºC) oven at least 1 hour. Add chunks of vegetables and cook for 30 minutes.

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BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP


This delicious soup is worth the wait, but if you are in a rush, see the tip for using a quick stew mix.




INGREDIENTS:
1 lb 500 g SIMMERING STEAK (Beef Cross Rib or Blade), STEWING CUBES, or BONELESS SIMMERING SHORT RIBS, cut in ¾” (2 cm) cubes
6 cups 1.5 L vegetables, cut in small pieces (i.e. onions, carrots, celery, rutabaga and/or potatoes)
1/4 cup 50 mL pot or pearl barley
1 1 can (10 oz/284 mL) beef broth
1/4 tsp 1 mL EACH dried thyme, dillweed and pepper
1 1 bay leaf
PREPARATION TIME:
30 minutes
COOKING TIME:
2 hours

DIRECTIONS

Trim beef cubes of external fat and brown in large non-stick pot. Add all other ingredients plus 4 cups (1 L) water and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer, cooking for about 2 hours until beef and barley are tender. Remove the bay leaf. Serve sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.


NUMBER OF SERVINGS:


NUTRITION INFORMATION:
(PER SERVING)

4-6 SERVINGS


357 Calories
8.5 g Fat
29g Protein
41 g Carbohydrates
An excellent source of Iron (27 % RDI) and Zinc (76 % RDI)



TIP
: In the summer months, enjoy beef roasts barbecued, using a rotisserie or the indirect heat method.
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BEST BARBECUED BEEF OVEN ROAST


Marinating is key to a great barbecued oven roast. Salad dressing makes a super easy marinade and offers lots of flavour options.




INGREDIENTS:
4 - 13 lb 2 - 6 kg Beef Rotisserie or Oven Roast
(Inside Round, Eye of Round or Sirloin Tip)
2 cups 500 mL salad dressing (e.g. balsamic vinaigrette or sun-dried tomato)
PREPARATION TIME:
10 minutes
COOKING TIME:
1 1/4 hours (for a 4 lb/2 kg roast)
MARINATING TIME:
12-24 hours

DIRECTIONS

Pierce roast all over with fork. Place in large sealable freezer bag with dressing; refrigerate 12-24 h. Place drip pan, containing 1/2" (1 cm) water, under grill.

Heat barbecue to 400º F (200º C), using medium-high heat. Discard marinade. Insert spit rod lengthwise through centre of roast; secure with holding forks. Insert meat thermometer into middle of roast, avoiding spit rod. Cook roast in closed barbecue over drip pan, maintaining constant heat, until thermometer reads 135°F-145°F (57°C-63°C) for rare to medium rare (about 18-21 min/lb or 40-47 min/kg).

Remove roast to cutting board; tent with foil 10-15 min to allow temperature to rise 5ºF (3ºC). Carve into thin slices to serve.

Indirect Heat BBQ Roasting: Cook roast directly on the grill positioned over a drip pan that is placed on one side of a preheated barbecue; turn heat off under just the roast. Cook in closed barbecue with constant heat (as above). Roast will cook slightly faster than on rotisserie.


NUMBER OF SERVINGS:


NUTRITION INFORMATION:
(PER SERVING)

11-12 (from 4 lb/2 kg roast) servings


200 Calories
8 g Fat
30 g Protein
.1 g Carbohydrates



TIP
: To make this soup in a rush, mix 1 pouch (56 g) quick stew mix (usually sold at the meat case of most stores) with water according to package directions and marinate beef at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, bring all other ingredients listed above plus 3 cups (750 mL) water to a boil in a large pot. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add beef and its marinade and cook covered for another 30 minutes until beef and barley are tender.
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BARBECUE BEEF BRISKET

 

Technically, you should use a pit or home smoker to smoke brisket (sometimes for up to 18 hours), but it can be smoked indirectly using a covered charcoal or gas grill.




INGREDIENTS:
4 lb (2 kg) Beef Brisket Pot Roast
1 tsp 5 mL freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp 15 mL EACH: olive oil and dry mustard
2 tsp 10 mL dried oregano
1 tsp 5 mL dried sage
½ tsp 2 mL cayenne pepper
5 5 cloves garlic, minced
1 1 piece of ginger root (1-inch/2.5 cm), minced
½ cup 125 mL ketchup
¼ cup 50 mL EACH: molasses, red wine vinegar and tomato paste
PREPARATION TIME:
15 minutes
COOKING TIME:
5-6 hours
MARINATING TIME:
1-2 days

DIRECTIONS

Pierce roast numerous times with fork. Rub with pepper. Place in 9 x 13 inch (3.5 L) glass baking pan; set aside.

In small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add mustard, oregano, sage, cayenne, garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring for 4 minutes; stir in 1 cup (250 mL) water, plus remaining ingredients. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool. Pour over meat; cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 days, turning meat occasionally.

Remove meat from marinade. Boil marinade for 5 to 10 minutes; set aside. Place drip pan under grill on one side. On side without drip pan, light burner or small pile of charcoal briquettes. Preheat barbecue to low heat 225°F (110°C). Add ½-inch (1 cm) water, beer or wine to pan. Add pre-soaked hardwood chips to coals occasionally during cooking. (For gas barbecue, seal soaked chips in foil packet and poke with holes to let smoke escape; place under grill on side with lit burner).

Place roast, fat-side up, on grill over pan. Close lid. Maintain constant temperature and cook, turning every 2 hours, basting with marinade occasionally, for 5 to 6 hours, until meat thermometer inserted into middle of roast reads 150°F (65°C). Remove roast to cutting board; tent with foil for 10 minutes. Cut into thin slices across the grain. Can be served on buns with remaining marinade or barbecue sauce, horseradish and grilled vegetables.


NUMBER OF SERVINGS:


NUTRITION INFORMATION:
(PER SERVING)

8 SERVINGS


359 Calories
17 g Fat
36 g Protein
15 g Carbohydrates


TIP: There may be a pink “smoke ring” on the meat when it’s perfectly cooked – don’t assume it’s underdone.
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