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Beef Noodle Bowl
Noodle bowls are a traditional comfort food in Asian cuisines. Made with a ginger-infused broth and Beef Stir-fry Strips, this delicious meal-soup recipe is low in fat and high in flavour.
Italian Beef Meatball Soup
If using plain tomato paste, increase Italian seasoning to 1 tsp (5 mL) in the beef meatballs. The meatballs in this recipe may look slightly pink inside even when thoroughly cooked because of the tomato paste.
Beefy Italian Tortellini Soup
Serve this delicious beef slow-cooker soup recipe with crusty bread for a satisfying one-bowl meal.
CURRY in a HURRY
Add coconut milk and curry paste to your pantry for a beef curry that's faster than take-out!
Cowboy Ground Beef and Bean Casserole
Round up your posse with this yummy quick and easy one-pot casserole. This retro-inspired recipe packs in some serious nutrition. Top with grated cheese to get all four food groups in each serving. Each serving is an excellent source of zinc and a very high source of fibre.
Stuffed Beef Cabbage Rolls
Satisfying casseroles like this recipe for Stuffed Beef Cabbage Rolls are always a welcome choice when planning make-ahead meals for the freezer.
Traditional Braised Beef Stew
What could be more satisfying than a big bowl of hearty stew? One Traditional Braised Beef Stew recipe makes a big batch so there is plenty for company or you can tuck some in the freezer for later.
Skillet Ground Beef Stroganoff
So tasty and so simple. All the flavours and satisfaction of a traditional beef stroganoff recipe without all the work. Serve over broad egg noodles.
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.
Bistro Beef and Beer Stew
This is a hearty recipe full of vegetable chunks and tender beef cubes.
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.
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.
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.
Slow Cooker Spiced Beef Brisket
With the slow cooker started in the morning, dinner is ready when you are!
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).
Asian Braised Short Ribs
Serve this slow-cooker dish with steamed rice or a Asian noodles tossed with a splash of sesame oil.
Ginger-Braised Beef
Beef Simmering Steak becomes meltingly tender when simmered in this ginger stir-fry type of sauce in this slow cooker recipe. You can substitute chopped spinach for the bok choy, simmering for just three minutes or until the spinach is just wilted. Serve with Chinese noodles or steamed rice.
Mexican Barbecoa Beef Bites
This slow simmer dinner is perfect for a small family on a cold winter's day. Since it is made with Simmering Steak, you get a meal that is much like a stew or pot roast. It's perfect to prepare in the slow cooker.
Goulash-Style Beef Hamburger Soup
Hungarian flavours, lots of vegetables and seasonings make this main-course beef hamburger soup an interesting departure from traditional Hamburger Soup recipes. You can use almost any mix of vegetables you want, even frozen if you like.
Brewed Beef with Roasted Root Vegetables
The aroma of this hearty, beer-simmered beef steak recipe is a warm welcome on a cool evening.
Cinnamon Braised Beef
Beef subtly infused with cinnamon and ginger and topped with wilted spinach give this dish a unique flavour. Serve this recipe with Chinese noodles or vermicelli.
Beef Bourguignon
What could be classier – or easier – than serving classic Beef Bourguignon when you host your next soirée? Serve this recipe with mashed potatoes, egg noodles or rice.
Beef and Barley Soup
You can use Beef Simmering Steak instead of Stewing Cubes in this recipe, if you like. Trim the steak and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes.
Quick Beef and Barley Soup
This hearty soup is easy to make with leftover pot roast or oven roast beef.