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Smashing Burger

The Smashing Burger is a great way to enjoy burgers in the winter season without firing up the grill in the snow! Enjoy burgers that are extra crispy on the outside, while still juicy on the inside. Crispy is the key! Chef Mathieu Paré of the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence shows Canadian Women's Hockey Player Haley Irwin how to make these Smashing Burgers at home.

Steak Nachos

There are plenty of veggies and toppings in this recipe to boost nachos into a justifiable meal.

Grilled Steak and Potato Salad

Meat and potatoes are a spectacular combination on the same plate; now jam them together in a bowl, for a super-delicious salad, and dinner is served.

Traditional Lasagna

This ground beef classic may seem fussy to make but using a béchamel sauce and medium ground beef makes this so much better than a purchased lasagna. Béchamel is easier than you may think and using oven-ready noodles saves prep and clean-up time. BONUS: This recipe makes about 2 cups extra meat sauce that you can package up and freeze to use as a speedy weeknight spaghetti dinner.

Cheeseburger Roll Ups

No problem getting the family to the table when you make these super simple Cheeseburger Roll-ups. This is a perfect weeknight recipe.

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.

Speedy Pasta Pie

Simple as pie… This recipe is way faster to make than lasagne, and you have the option of making two pans, so you can freeze one for a future meal (baking from frozen for about 1-1/2 hours). You can also assemble it ahead and refrigerate to bake later, baking for 10 minutes longer. When baked in a single lasagna pan, this recipe is perfect for potluck and buffet-style dinners.

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.

Huevos Rancheros Omelette

This omelette style of ranchers eggs is packed full of protein and fibre for a heathy breakfast or meal any time of day!

Blended Sliders

Beef and beans are a perfect match both nutritionally and flavour-wise in these delicious sliders! The protein from the beef and the fibre from the beans makes a dynamite combination that helps keep you feeling fuller for longer. Both beef and beans provide iron – beef provides heme iron while beans provide non-heme iron.

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

Up your sandwich game with a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, this recipe is a quick way to pull together a hot balanced meal. Serve with some cut up veggies on the side and water. Once the cheese has melted, enjoy this scrumptious sandwich right away or pack and take on the go. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal if you are on your way to soccer practice!

Beef Sushi Rolls

This sushi is fit for everyone! Not everyone is into raw fish, so this roll is the perfect introduction to sushi. These cute rolls are perfect for a packed lunch.

Beef Koftas with Tzatziki Bean Dip

Koftas are a traditional beef on-a-stick street food from the Middle East. Beef is high in easy-to-absorb heme iron to help fight fatigue. The beans are high in fibre, so they will help keep you feeling full. The meat and beans work perfectly together. Known as the meat factor, the meat increases the absorption of the non-heme iron from the bean dip by 150%. Talk about a great team!

Beef and Egg Fried Rice

This recipe for Egg and Beef Fried Rice is perfect for the beginner cook! Nothing beats a whole meal in one pot and is a great way to start cooking in the kitchen. This recipe is protein rich thanks to the eggs and beef. Plus it is easy to pack for lunches in a thermos or bundle with an ice pack and enjoy cold.

Golden Rice & Beef

The colours alone could knock this one out of the park, but the sweet, savoury and somewhat exotic flavours carry it the extra mile. This is a fantastic dish for any occasion, any time of year.

Rainbow Beef Stir-Fry

The colours alone could knock this one out of the park, but the sweet, savoury and somewhat exotic flavours carry it the extra mile. This is a fantastic dish for any occasion, any time of year.

One Pot Cheesy Broccoli Ground Beef and Rice

One pot meals are perfect for a busy night and an easy clean up ! Impress your family with the delicious all-in-one meal, healthy and tasty, using ingredients you have right in your pantry and freezer. Make meals faster then take-out with Big Batch Beef and 20-minute rice.

Cheeseburger Frittata

All 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.

Garlic-laced Beef Meatballs with Spaghetti & Simple Pantry Sauce

Garlic-laced Beef Meatballs with Spaghetti & Simple Pantry Sauce

Big Batch Italian Stromboli

Stromboli is like the rolled-up cousin of pizza – its easy to eat with your hands so kids love it! This recipe uses pre-made pizza dough. But bread dough can be used as well. It’s a perfect brunch idea or simple. This Big Batch recipe created by Andrea Buckett Cooks is a simple dish that will feed a crowd.

Big Batch Burgers

A big batch ground beef recipe that is fast and easy. All you need is a few minutes to mix and then shape into burgers, sliders or square meatballs.The square shape is a fun twist of traditional burgers and meatballs. Less rolling and mess.

Big Batch Mini Mexican Meat Loaves

Comfort food with a twist! This make-ahead big batch beef recipe takes the stress out of the weeknight rush. Just 10-12 minutes from the freezer and a delicious meal is on the table fast!

Big Batch Beef and Cheddar Sheet Pan Omelette

This big batch recipe makes a great breakfast-for-dinner or just freeze ahead for a grab-and-go breakfast sandwich that’s fast, nutritious and delicious!

Asian Inspired Big Batch Meatballs with Broccoli and Peppers

This big batch recipe allows you to cook a meal for tonight and then have extra meatballs to freeze for weekday lunches or have dinner prepped for another busy weeknight.