Season steak. (Tri-tip and Top Sirloin steaks can be
marinated for 8-24 hours before grilling for more improved
tenderness).
Grill, broil or pan fry using medium-high heat, turning
only once with tongs.
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:
Pierce meat numerous times with a fork.
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.
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:
Place 2-5 lb (1-2.5 kg) roast, fat side up, on rack in
roasting pan.
Season roast; insert meat thermometer into centre of
roast avoiding fat.
Add 1/2 inch (1 cm) water to roasting pan.
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.
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:
Place roast, fat side up, on rack in roasting pan
Season roast; insert meat thermometer into centre of
roast avoiding fat or bone
Cook, uncovered, in 325ºF (160ºC) oven to desired
doneness
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:
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.
Cook 1 lb (500 g) roast, uncovered, in 350ºF (180ºC)
oven 50-60 minutes until thermometer reads 155ºF (68ºC)
for medium.
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:
Season beef steak/strips.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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:
Season steak/strips, in lightly oiled skillet, brown all
over. Add sliced onion, green pepper, garlic, etc., if desired.
Add enough liquid (such as canned soup or tomatoes, broth
or red wine) to just cover beef.
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:
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.
Add enough liquid (such as broth, tomato juice or red
wine) to just cover beef.
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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West Grey Premium Beef Inc. | RR. #3, Hwy #6
| Durham, Ontario N0G 1R0
Telephone: 519.369.3163 Fax: 519.369.2927 Email:beef@premiumbeef.ca