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Italian-Style Beef Hamburger Soup
This simple version of minestrone can be made with just about whatever vegetables you have in the fridge or freezer and Lean Ground Beef Sirloin.
Carne Asada Tri-Tip with Salsa
Understood literally as grilled beef, Carne Asada is practically a Mexican staple. 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.
Spicy Beef and Gouda Antipasto
Serve this savoury antipasto warm, tucked into ready-made croustades or spooned onto toasted slices of baguette. For an idea that’s sure to impress, spoon mixture into large spring roll wrappers to make appetizers. You can make the antipasto ahead: cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Warm to serve. You can find spring roll wrappers at your local Asian supermarket or check the produce section in some of the larger grocery stores.
Beef Picadillo
Serve this Spanish-style ground beef over rice or baked potatoes. You can also cool the Picadillo and use as a filling to make empañadas or calzones.
So Simple Trendy Tortilla Beef Pie
By cooking up Big Batch Beef, this contemporary meat pie can be ready in a flash!
Carne Asada
Buy the Inside Skirt Marinating Steak (not the Outside version) for the most tender option and ask that the silverskin membrane be trimmed off. If you can't find Skirt Steak a Flank Steak is a good substitute. Serve Skirt Steak sliced thinly with Fresh Tomato Salsa tucked into warmed tortillas or with a side of steamed rice and chili-spiced kidney or pinto beans.
Asian Braised Short Ribs
Serve this slow-cooker dish with steamed rice or a Asian noodles tossed with a splash of sesame oil.
Slow-Cooker Beef Goulash
Serve this hearty dish with a dollop of sour cream if you like and steaming hot egg noodles or mashed potatoes. This recipe makes enough for casual entertaining or make the Small Batch Version (below) to serve a small family (serves 2 with leftovers).
Slow Cooker Spiced Beef Brisket
With the slow cooker started in the morning, dinner is ready when you are!
Beefy Huevos Rancheros
Good morning sunshine! This simple weekend breakfast or brunch is good for you – body and soul! It’s a snap to make with simple pantry ingredients and nutrient-packed eggs, Cheddar and lean Canadian beef. You can use up to 8 eggs, and if you prefer a smoky fiery version, add a teaspoon or so chopped canned chipotle peppers.
Beef Chili Nachos
This simple chili is made easy with just what you have on hand. Make ahead for best flavour and serve straight from the pot or keep warm in a slow cooker as part of a buffet spread.
Chunky Beef Chili
Cook large batches of this chili recipe and freeze in family-sized portions for use within 2 or 3 months. For a quick meal, defrost and reheat on the stove or in the microwave for a hearty beef chili in minutes.
Beef Chili Enchilada
For a twist on how to serve chili, try this baked enchilada recipe that starts off with a fabulous Beef and Black Bean Chili, made from pantry basics.
Sirloin Beef Gratin
Savour the flavour of lean sirloin beef in this easy bistro classic – the perfect end to a busy day. It’s a family-friendly recipe that’s still fancy enough for friends on a Friday night. Big Bonus: It doesn’t take a lot of pots and pans to prepare Sirloin Beef Gratin.
Speedy Roast Beef Stroganoff
Roast beef is the ultimate convenience food when used as the spring board for the next-day meal! This stroganoff is absolutely AMAZING when made with tender bites of leftover medium-rare Prime Rib Roast! Your dinner's all ready as soon as the noodles are cooked!
Classic Beef 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. The key to good meat loaf is one that is moist and tender. Follow the basic recipe in our Step-by-Step Lessons to make our best meat loaf: Classic Meat Loaf with Pepper Jelly Glaze (as pictured). Marvellous meat loaf can be lean when made from lean or extra lean ground beef. Add finely shredded carrot and milk-soaked fresh bread crumbs to the meat loaf mix before cooking. These little secrets keep meat loaves moist and tender and also add a nutrient boost to the meal.
Hearty Beef Minestrone Soup
Minestrone is a thick soup of Italian origin made with vegetables, often with the addition of pasta or rice, sometimes both. This version features alphabet pasta. With the addition of ground beef this stew-like minestrone is hearty enough to be a main course. Both kids and parents will love this recipe.
Bistro Beef and Beer Stew
This is a hearty recipe full of vegetable chunks and tender beef cubes.
Speedy Mexicali Beef Chili
This is a snap to pull together with simple pantry ingredients. Use it to fill tortillas and bake as a casserole (see Chili Enchiladas below) or just serve from the pot with wedges of baked tortilla. If you prefer a fiery version, add a teaspoon or so chopped canned chipotle peppers.
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Enjoy this new style Shepherd's Pie -- a flavorful ground beef filling topped with a vitamin rich mashed sweet potato topping. YUM!
Curried Beef Stew
Warm up your taste buds with the exotic taste of this simple beef stew recipe.
Make-Ahead Mexican 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 tortillas, extra lean beef and lower-fat dairy products.
Shepherd’s Pie
The mushrooms in this Shepherd's Pie recipe add a depth of flavour to this classic beef dish. If your children are squeamish about mushrooms you can finely chop them and they’ll never know they’re there. You can sneak in some carrots too, if you finely grate them first.
Beef Greek Lasagna
With oven-ready noodles and Big Batch Beef, this recipe pulls together in a snap! If you want to skip making the Big Batch Beef, use 1 lb (500 g) fresh ground beef, browned with 1 EACH onion and clove garlic, minced.
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