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Roast Beef

prep time

12 min

cook time

30 min

Two-Chili Beef Pot Roast with Roasted SalsaPot roast on the barbecue is easy and delicious. Take the heat out of the kitchen by turning your barbecue into an oven by using the indirect heat method. Heat is placed either to one side or to both sides of the food allowing for even heat and cooking. This barbecue braising method is perfect for cuts of beef that require a longer cooking time.

prep time

50 min

cook time

60 min

Oven Roast Beef Stuffed with Mushroom Barley RisottoWith beef tenderloin and a rich risotto made from barley and mixed mushrooms, this recipe is a showstopper. To simplify meal-planning, make the risotto ahead and store covered tightly in the fridge for up to 3 days. The recipe makes 5 cups of risotto which is plenty for stuffing the roast with 3 cups remaining that can be served as a meal unto itself or as a side along with the roast.

prep time

30 min

cook time

2 hr

Quinoa Stuffed Roast Beef with Roasted FennelImpress guests and family with a beautiful rolled roast filled with a Mediterranean-inspired quinoa salad studded with spinach and herbs, served with a unique and flavourful side dish of roasted fennel accented with fresh orange zest.

prep time

30 min

cook time

2 hr

Orange Balsamic Roast Beef with Herbed Quinoa Pilaf and Roasted FennelFeed a crowd with a modestly priced roast beef that is loaded with flavour and perfectly tender when cooked to medium-rare and carved into thin slices. Served with a Mediterranean-inspired quinoa dish and roasted fennel bulb. You meet over all your daily needs for zinc and vitamin B12 with this one meal! This serving of beef provides 20% of heme iron – the type that is easiest for your body to absorb. Beef also boosts the absorption of the non-heme iron from the spinach by 150%.

prep time

10 min

cook time

4:30

Beef Prime Rib Roast with Berry Wine SauceCranberries and red wine give the sauce a rosie hue that's the perfect pairing with medium-rare roast beef and is pretty to take to the table.

prep time

15 min

cook time

2:30

Beef Prime Rib Au JusAu Jus is just a fancy name for making a beef gravy recipe.

prep time

20 min

cook time

3 hr

Tangy Oktoberfest Roast BeefWith lots of veggies, this one pot recipe for Tangy Oktoberfest Beef Roast makes a roast that's juicy and tender with a flavour that everyone will love.

prep time

15 min

cook time

2 hr

Roast Beef with Sun Dried Tomato SauceBeef roasts are easy to prepare and they practically cook themselves. Visit our Cooking Lessons to learn more and see more recipes.

prep time

15 min

cook time

2:15

Mushroom-Crusted Roast BeefAdd something new to your roast beef repertoire with this Mushroon-Crusted Roast Beef recipe. Made from dried mushrooms, the crust adds an intense mushroom flavour to both the sauce and the roast beef.

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prep time

20 min

cook time

1:10

Cheesy Beef & Lentil Pasta Bake with Roasted VegHealthy 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 crowd.

prep time

15 min

cook time

20 min

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.

prep time

15 min

cook time

40 min

Roasted Greek Stuffed Sweet PeppersThis recipe is an updated version of traditional stuffed peppers, having the peppers roasted before stuffing and using heart-healthy ingredients.

prep time

20 min

cook time

20 min

Lettuce Wrapped Swiss & Bacon Burger with Barley SlawA 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 instead of the barley.

prep time

20 min

cook time

25 min

Cuban Picadillo Burger Rice BowlThe 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!

prep time

10 min

cook time

16 min

Cheeseburger FrittataAll the classic flavour of a cheeseburger baked into a frittata! A frittata is a great meal option for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The flavour combinations are endless. Feel free to get creative and add your favourite cheeseburger toppings.

Comfort Foods

prep time

30 min

cook time

7 hr

Kettle-Smoked BrisketEarn 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. If you prefer a smaller roast, use a 4 lb (2 kg) Flat/First Cut section or Double/Point End/Deckle section and reduce the rub ingredients by half. If cooking the thinner Flat/First Cut, reduce the cooking time in step 5 to about 2 to 2¼ hours.

prep time

20 min

cook time

1:10

prep time

15 min

cook time

20 min

prep time

30 min

cook time

30 min

Creole Mustard Beef OscarYou can add even more flavour by seasoning the meat with your favourite steak spice.

prep time

5 min

cook time

12 min

Java Pepper SteakThe 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.

prep time

15 min

cook time

40 min

Roasted Greek Stuffed Sweet PeppersThis recipe is an updated version of traditional stuffed peppers, having the peppers roasted before stuffing and using heart-healthy ingredients.

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Pot Roast

prep time

15 min

cook time

4 hr

Slow Cooker Jerk Beef Pot Roast with Braised Carrots, Rice & Peas and Wilted GreensA traditional pot roast is transformed with tropical flavours like allspice, cinnamon and coconut milk. The slow cooker and shortcut Rice & Peas method means this recipe can be a great dinner option any night of the week. Brown rice and wilted greens provide the fibre boost for this meal. This meal provides a whopping 109% of your daily zinc needs.

prep time

30 min

cook time

3 hr

Barbecue-Style Pot RoastTake the heat out of the kitchen with barbecue-braising. This recipe works using Simmering Steaks too, but cooks them for only about an hour.

prep time

20 min

cook time

3 hr

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

prep time

30 min

cook time

8 hr

Petite Pot Roast

prep time

30 min

cook time

8 hr

Slow Cooker Spanish Pot Roast

prep time

40 min

cook time

8 hr

Beef Pot Roast with Braised VegetablesClassic Beef Pot Roast makes a delicious meal that is ready when you are when made in the slow cooker. If you don't own a slow cooker, cook the pot roast and vegetables in a heavy Dutch oven pot at 325°F (160°C) in the oven for about 3 hours or until fork-tender.

prep time

15 min

cook time

8 hr

Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Barbacoa-styleThe slow-cooker is great to use all year-round. Use it in summer to help keep your kitchen cool and ensure that you are out of the kitchen enjoying summer-fun! If you find Ancho chili paste in the grocery store, you can substitute it for the canned chipotle peppers.

prep time

20 min

cook time

8:05

Corned Beef Dinner with Marmalade GlazeThis recipe is a perennial favourite for St. Patrick's day. Use a large slow cooker (20 to 24 cup or 5 to 6 L) for this recipe. If you have a smaller one, cut the corned beef brisket to fit. The cabbage is cooked separately after meat is finished so it won't impart its strong flavour to the other vegetables. Serve with your favourite mustard.

prep time

10 min

cook time

6 hr

Beer & Garlic Beef Pot RoastBoth beer and garlic mellow as they slow-simmer - so no need to be alarmed by the quantities used here - they accent the beef beautifully. BIG BONUS: Use the any leftover beef to make a hearty quick barley soup for next day lunch or dinner.

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