This is a new way to think about the traditional ‘burger’ meal with lots of colourful veggies, a spicy yogurt sauce and a whole grain option instead of the bun. Ingredients Grilled Vegetable Salad ¼ cup (60 mL) EACH olive oil and orange juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp (10 mL) minced chipotles in adobo sauce ¾ tsp (3 mL) salt ¼ tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper 2 small zucchini, halved lengthwise 2 ears corn, husked 2 sweet orange peppers, halved and seeded 2 cups (50

By adding diced mushrooms to the meat, these burgers stay juicy even when made with Extra Lean Ground Beef. Dress burgers with low-fat toppings such as shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes to keep them lean and wholesome. Ingredients 1 lb (500 g) Van Osch Farms Wagyu Ground Beef 1 egg, beaten ¼ cup (50 mL) EACH dry bread crumbs and finely chopped mushrooms 1 medium onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp (5 mL) EACH dried oregano and basil ¼ tsp (1 mL) pepper 16 who

No barbecue? No problem! The prep for these square-shaped burgers is made easy by skipping the usual mixing and shaping steps and baking as one big burger on a sheet pan in the oven. With no flipping to do and minimal clean up, these are super-simple for a quick meal! Ingredients 2½ lb (1.3 kg) Van Osch Farms Ground Wagyu Beef 1 tsp (5mL) EACH garlic powder, celery salt, salt, freshly cracked pepper 1 cup (250mL) shredded Cheddar cheese Half red onion, diced 6 burger buns, sp

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. Ingredients 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb (500 g) Van Osch Farms Ground Wagyu 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) no-salt added diced tomatoes 1 cu

Tacos bring fun to the dinner table and are tops with kids–just mention tacos and watch their smiles grow. This recipe is a twist on both classic tacos and classic meat loaf. With a meat loaf slice for the filling, these tacos are neat to eat and easy for children’s hands to hold. Ingredients Taco Seasoning Mix 6 tbsp (90 mL) chili powder 5 tbsp (75 mL) sweet paprika 1½ tsp (7 mL) EACH ground cumin and onion powder 1 tsp (5 mL) EACH garlic powder and salt ⅛ tsp (0.5 mL) caye

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. Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) 20-minute dry brown rice 2 cups (500 mL) beef broth 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt, pepper and onion powder 2 cups (500 mL) Big Batch Beef 5 cups (1.25 L) frozen broccoli florets 1/2 cu

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. Ingredients (500 g) ground Wagyu burger from Van Osch Farms sliced cheddar cheese pretzel buns your favourite

Made with ground beef koftas, this kofta shakshuka will step up your brunch game in the most delicious way. This delicious addition to your recipe repertoire was created by Chef Erica Karbelnik. Chef Erica competed in Food Network Canada’s Top Chef Canada, where she took home the title and grand prize. Ingredients Kofta 2 cloves garlic, minced ⅓ cup (75 mL) grated white onion 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH chopped fresh cilantro and mint 2 tbsp (30

Cook the chili-seasoned beef on the stovetop while the spiced sweet potatoes roast in the oven to prep these bowls. Combine with cottage cheese, avocado and a drizzle with hot honey for a hearty bowl to power you through the day. Ingredients Roasted Sweet Potatoes 2 large sweet potatoes, about 2 lb (1 kg), cut into 1-inch (2.5) chunks 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil 1 tsp (5 mL) sweet paprika or smoked sweet paprika ¼ tsp (1 mL) EACH salt, pepper and ground cumin Beef 1 lb (500 g) V

Succotash Sauté is a simple side-dish that is the perfect market-fresh pairing with the Cajun-spiced steak. Use frozen corn if fresh corn is not in season. Make with your favourite Grilling Steak: T-Bone, Porterhouse, Top Sirloin, Strip Loin, Wing, Tenderloin, Bottom Sirloin Tri-tip, Rib Eye or Rib. Ingredients 1 tsp (5 mL) EACH Cajun spice* and ground cumin* Cajun Spice: 1/4 tsp (1 mL) EACH paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder and dried thyme. ¼ tsp (1 mL) EACH salt and ho

Now here’s a contemporary version of the classic meat pie – no pastry to make, reduced fat and super easy. With lean Canadian ground beef and a few pantry-ready ingredients, this recipe for Tortilla Beef Pie is always ready to make. Ingredients 1 lb (500 g) Van Osch Farms Ground Beef 1 EACH small onion and clove garlic, minced 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed ½ cup (125 mL) chili sauce 4 large flour tortillas 2 cups (500 mL) low-fat shredded Cheddar

This slow-cooker pot roast is definitely not of the “ho-hum” variety. Serve roast with the Asian Slaw and some jasmine rice or Asian noodles. For a next day meal, make a Vietnamese-style sandwich by layering some leftover beef and Asian Slaw atop a sliced toasted baguette. TO MAKE WITHOUT A SLOW COOKER: Cook the pot roast with the sauce in the Dutch oven pot, covered with tight fitting lid in a 325°F (160°C) oven for about 3 hours or until meat is fork tender. Ingredients ¼ c

Peppery arugula and juicy watermelon salad add a pop of fresh to steak and whole grain rice dinner. A modest serving of beef provides 90% DV of your vitamin D daily needs. Absorption of the non-heme iron from the rice and arugula is enhanced by 150% by including meat in the meal. Ingredients Dressing: canola oil lime zest lime juice honey EACH grainy Dijon mustard and chili powder EACH salt and freshly ground black pepper Salad: cubed watermelon chopped cucumber shelled edama

Stop by the Farm Store on Saturdays* and enjoy a homemade sample! Short Ribs are all the rage – amazing flavour and so tender. This Korean-inspired dish is way easier than making a stir-fry. Braising is one of the simplest ways to make a truly impressive meal. You can substitute Shank, Blade or Cross Rib for Short Ribs if you like – cuts from the Simmering Steak, Stew or Pot Roast categories. MAKES 6 Servings - PREP TIME 10 min - COOK TIME 2 hr - TOTAL TIME 2 hr 10 min Ing

Stop by the Farm Store on Saturdays* and enjoy a homemade sample! Perfectly suited for a casual gathering, the Southern flavours of smoke and sarsaparilla linger in this relaxed roast! Marinate ahead and then barbecue-smoke for easy hands-off cooking! MAKES 12 Servings - PREP TIME 10 min - COOK TIME 5 hr - TOTAL TIME 5 hr 10 min Ingredients 2 heads garlic 1 large onion, sliced 1 can (355 mL) root beer ¼ cup (50 mL) Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup (50 mL) red wine vinegar ¼ cup (

Stop by the Farm Store on Saturdays* and enjoy a homemade sample! Pretty on picks, this recipe for Thai Beef Satay is a favourite and is great as an appetizer or as a light dinner. Serve with peanut, plum or Thai chili sauce for dipping. Try this wonderful blend of flavours on beef kabobs, too. MAKES 4 Servings - PREP TIME 20 min - COOK TIME 10 min - TOTAL TIME 30 min Ingredients 3 tbsp (45 mL) peanut butter 2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice 1 tbsp (15 mL

Stop by the Farm Store on Saturdays* and enjoy a homemade sample! Torn kale leaves are marinated in a creamy homemade dressing to tenderize the leaves and impart a intense garlicky-lemon flavour. It is the perfect rendition of the fan-favourite salad to serve with hearty and robust steak skewers. Lots of veggies make it easy to eat plant-based with a powerful protein like beef. MAKES 4 Servings - PREP TIME 30 min - COOK TIME 15 min - TOTAL TIME 45 min Ingredients Salad 1 p

Stop by the Farm Store on Saturdays* and enjoy a homemade sample! 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 110 F outside while training in Arizona. You can enjoy it hot or cold!” MAKES 6 Servings - PREP TIME 10 min - COOK TIME 25 min - TOTAL TIME 35 min Ingredients 2 tsp canola oil 1 lb Van Osch Farms be

Stop by the Farm Store on Saturdays* and enjoy a homemade sample! Simple spices combine to make a unique rub for roasts and steaks. Paired up with a matching barbecue ‘mop’ (Southern U.S. bbq lingo for barbecue sauce), this combo makes an authentic slow-roasting Southern BBQ experience for cooking roasts in the oven or by indirect heat on the barbecue or smoker. MAKES 4 Servings - PREP TIME 10 min - COOK TIME 1hr - TOTAL TIME 1hr 10min Ingredient List 1 tsp EACH paprika an

Stop by the Farm Store on Saturdays* and enjoy a homemade sample! It’s easy to turn store-bought potato gnocchi into pillows of goodness with this simple and speedy dish. And the bonus… this makes 4 portions and the welcome leftovers are delicious reheated for lunch another day! MAKES 2 Servings - PREP TIME 5 min - COOK TIME 15 min - TOTAL TIME 20 min Ingredients 1 pkg (500 g) potato gnocchi Salt 1 lb (500 g) Van Osch Farms Ground Beef 1 onion, chopped 1 tbsp (15 mL) chop