Recipes

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