Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes

We’ve got some steaming hot recipes perfect for those chilly evenings when you just need something cozy and comforting!

Soup Ideas

Quick Beef and Barley Soup

This hearty soup is easy to make with leftover pot roast or oven roast beef.

This Beef Stroganoff soup recipe is a fun and easy twist on a dinnertime favourite. Soup is a fantastic quick and simple solution for busy weeknights. Add a simple side salad and a crusty piece of rustic bread and you've got a great meal solution.

Doubled-Up Simple Beef and Spinach Soup

What the heck is stoup? Well, it’s somewhere between soup and stew with extra-thick broth and chunky veggies. Everyone loves one-pot meals and nothing makes a person happier than a warm bowl of nourishing beefy goodness! NOTE: this recipe makes a big batch for just two, so there will be extras for another meal (see Tip).

Chili Ideas

Hail-to-Caesar Beef Steak Salad

This is a kid-friendly recipe for a beef steak Caesar salad that the whole family will enjoy — easy to make and flavourful! If you don’t feel like making the Caesar dressing, you can substitute 1 cup (250 mL) of your favourite store-bought light Caesar dressing.

Seared Beef Carpaccio-Style with Pickled Shallots, Veg and Chimichurri Sauce

Rare slivers of beef are served with roasted potato coins (sweet potato or not), chimichurri sauce and mixed greens topped with pickled shallots to finish the dish. Although the recipe is easy, there are several components to the dish, so think about making the pickled shallots, sauce and dressing for the greens ahead. Don't stress if you end up with leftover sauce or shallots as these are terrific condiments you can use for later meals. Try the pickled shallots to dress sandwiches, burgers or salads. Extra chimichurri sauce, is great with scrambled eggs, quiche, cheese or burgers or as a spread for toasted pita.

Spice-Rubbed Beef and Mediterranean Pasta Salad

For a more straightforward presentation, use the steak whole, grilling for 12-14 minutes, turning at least twice, for medium-rare doneness 145°F(63°C). Let rest for 5 minutes, carve into thin slices and toss with salad ingredients; serve on salad plates.