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Nonna Ortenzia’s Meatballs

Emily Richards, P.H.Ec., shared with Canada Beef her Nonna's (Nana's) veal meatball recipe from her cookbook Per La Famiglia. These moist and tasty meatballs will be a hit with friends and family.

Veal Cutlets with Homemade Tomato Sauce

Emily Richards, P.H.Ec., share with Canada Beef her recipe for Veal Cutlet with Homemade Tomato Sauce.  Also called in Italian, Cotolette di Vitello con Sugo. This is a favourite recipe for entertaining or a great homemade Italian meal. You can freeze these cutlets in sauce and save them for a cold night to warm everyone’s hearts. The leftovers, if there are any make great sandwiches the next day!

So Simple Spaghetti Sauce

Spaghetti is a family favourite and this pasta sauce features the Big Batch Beef recipe which is a convenient way to prepare dinner quickly on those busy nights.

Teriyaki Noodles with Beef

There are oodles of noodles and veggies in this heart-healthy one-dish dinner.  If sodium content is a concern, you can use Lea & Perrins or sodium-reduced soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce.

Chilean Pebre Beef Medallions with Pasta

Pebre is a slightly hot pesto-like sauce that makes a wonderful accompaniment to beef and pasta. In Chile, this fresh herb sauce is a staple on the table. You can use any thick-cut Grilling steak instead of Medallions if you like.

Beef Pot Roast with Braised Vegetables

Classic 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.

No-Bake Beef and Veggie Lasagna

Beef Sushi-Style Roll-Ups

These roll-ups are a creative way of making a budget steak dinner something special! Feel free to mix-up the veggie combinations with what you have on hand. Shortcut note: Use leftover cooked vegetables and rice from a supper enjoyed the previous night.

Brandied Beef Tenderloin

This simple version of a classic French beef recipe makes a very special dinner. Use a packaged demi-glace mix as a gourmet short-cut.

Classic Roast Beef with Rosemary Cream Sauce

Roast beef’s so simple (and impressive) for entertaining – just season (simply), sear and slow-roast for best results. Use a MEAT THERMOMETER to cook your roast to the doneness that you like the best – without overcooking it! A good thermometer is one of your best kitchen investments (way cheaper than granite counters)! Beef Strip Loin is ever-tender and has amazing flavour. And because of its flatter shape, a Strip Loin roast will cook quite quickly for its weight.

Cracked Pepper and Horseradish Crusted Oven Roast with Gravy

The horseradish and cracked pepper crust makes simple seem special. Use any oven roast for the recipe: Tenderloin, Sirloin Tip, Strip Loin, Top Sirloin or Inside Round. To crack the peppercorns, place them in a sturdy plastic freezer bag and crush with the back of a heavy skillet or hammer.

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Wine Sauce

Here is the perfect burger recipe when it gets to be too cold for grilling. When is a hamburger, not just a hamburger? When it's a Salisbury Steak served with this yummy wine and mushroom sauce!

Slow and Easy Beef Stew

What could be more delicious than a good basic beef stew. When you make it in the slow cooker - dinner is ready when you are. Stews always taste better the next day, so any leftovers will make a perfect lunch.

Spaghetti With Tomato Sauce and Grand Cheese Stuffed Beef Meatballs

This hearty pasta favourite, includes about 10 tender large meatballs with the sauce. Poaching the meatballs right in the sauce simplifies cooking and clean-up and ensures there is a good meaty and cheesy flavour throughout the sauce.

Beef Prime Rib Roast with Berry Wine Sauce

Cranberries 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.

Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup

This shortcut version of pho, Vietnam’s beloved comfort food, comes together quickly for a satisfying bowl of goodness. Use Thai basil, if it is available, for a more authentic flavor.

Tourtière Meatballs

This easy-to-make meatball recipe incorporates the flavours of a class Tourtière. These meatballs can be served as a main dish or perfect as an appetizer.

Beef and Cheese Egg Roll Bites

Homemade egg rolls don’t have to be intimidating. This simple egg roll recipe is filled with thinly sliced beef tenderloin and cream cheese. These perfect bite-sized appetizers will impress your guests.

One Pot French Onion Meatballs with Egg Noodles

Comforting and delicious, this one pot recipe is full of beefy flavour. The best part only one pot to clean up after dinner! The meatballs are poached in the liquid which means no more waiting, checking and worrying about burning the meatballs.

How to Make Beef Broth

This recipe for beef broth is more flavourful than store-bought and very easy to make. It is a very simple process and well worth the time spent cooking. The prepared broth can be used as a base for soups and stews. The broth can also be cooled and stored in a freezer container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.

Canada Beef Blade Steak Chili

This easy and tasty beefy chili developed by Ted Reader the ‘Godfather of the Grill’ is a perfect recipe for big games, ice skating or relaxing Sundays. You can do it old school in a cast iron crock over an open fire like Ted does, or you can use a slow cooker or instant pot (check the size of your appliance first – you may need to half the recipe).

Beef and Beet Borscht

Thanks to Sage Watson, Olympic Hurdler, for sharing her Mom’s Beef and Beet Borscht soup recipe. “One of my all time favorite things my mom has taught me to make: Beef Borscht. It’s my go to soup even when it’s 110F outside while training in Arizona. You can enjoy it hot or cold!”

Slow Cooked Beef with Roasted Peppers and Herb Polenta

Tender beef pot roast with hints of briny roast peppers and olives are the perfect match for the creamy cheesy polenta.

Pressure Cooker Veal Shanks with Mushrooms & Gravy

The veal shanks are braised to tender perfection in the pressure cooker and dressed up with a silky sauce, mushrooms, saffron-seasoned rice and pomegranite seeds. Pretty as a picture, this recipe was developed by Zimmys Nook, James Synowicki.