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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. 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
4 days ago


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. Ingredients (500 g) ground Wagyu burger from Van Osch Farms sliced cheddar cheese pretzel buns your favourite
Jun 23


Kofta Shakshuka
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
Jun 9


Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Protein Bowl
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
May 26


Southwestern Beef Steak with Succotash Sauté
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
May 13


Tortilla Beef Pie
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
Apr 28


Slow-cooker Vietnamese Style Beef Pot Roast with Asian Slaw
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
Apr 17


Chili Lime Steak with Cilantro Rice and Watermelon Salad
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
Mar 31


Bulgogi-style Braised Short Ribs with Baby Bok Choy
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
Mar 24


Smoky Southern Beef Brisket
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 (
Mar 17


Thai Beef Satay
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
Mar 10


Steakhouse Skewers with Kale Caesar
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
Mar 3


Beef and Beet Borscht
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
Feb 24


Carolina Spice Rubbed Tri Tip Beef Roast
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
Feb 17


Skillet Beef Gnocchi
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
Feb 10


Individual Ground Beef Wellingtons
Stop by the Farm Store on Saturdays* and enjoy a homemade sample! These individual Beef Wellingtons are made with ground beef instead of the traditional beef tenderloin, making them a delicious, yet cost effective, way to serve a special meal to your family and friends. The ground beef is seasoned well, topped with duxelles (a mixture of chopped mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and thyme), neatly folded into thin slices of prosciutto, then wrapped in prepared puff pastry to creat
Feb 3


Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Barbacoa-style
Stop by the Farm Store on Saturdays* and enjoy a homemade sample! The slow-cooker recipe is great to use all year-round. Use it in the summer to help keep your kitchen cool and ensure that you are out of the kitchen and enjoying all of the summer fun! If you can't find Ancho chili paste in the grocery store, you can substitute it for the canned chipotle peppers. MAKES 10 Servings - PREP TIME 15 min - COOK TIME 8 hr - TOTAL TIME 8 hr 15min Ingredients 4 lb (2 kg) Van Osch F
Jan 27


Cowboy Cupcakes
Stop by the Farm Store on Saturdays* and enjoy a homemade sample! These little lasagnas are easy to make and are the perfect nosh for game night at home or a tailgate party out at the field. One easy recipe makes many and kids love them too. Switch-up the flavours to make the mix Mexican or Greek versions – variety is the spice of life! MAKES 12 Servings - PREP TIME 20 min - COOK TIME 15 min - TOTAL TIME 35 min Ingredients 1 lb (0.45 kg) Van Osch Farms Ground Beef ½ cup m
Jan 20


Beef Bourguignon
Stop by the Farm Store on Saturdays* and enjoy a homemade sample! 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. MAKES 6 Servings - PREP TIME 25 min - COOK TIME 2 hr 30 min - TOTAL TIME 2 hr 55 min Ingredients 4 slices bacon, diced 2 medium onions, sliced lengthwise 8 oz (250 g) mushrooms, halved 2 lb (1 kg) Van Osch Farms Blade Roast - Cubed 3 tbsp (45
Jan 13


Steak Fajitas with Chimichurri Avocados
Bursting with fresh citrus and vivacious, creamy chimichurri avocados, these are not your average fajitas. Flank steak is a fantastic cut of meat for this recipe, falling somewhere between a marinating and a grilling steak. While marinating helps to bring flavor, it’s not what actually impacts the tenderness of the steak as much as you think it does. Slicing it thinly across the grain is what will yield the most tender morsels of grilled steak. MAKES 6 Servings - PREP TIME
Jan 7
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