Tender beef, sharp cheese and fresh herbs elevate simple pasta dough into elegant ravioli that are packed with flavour. Pulsing the ingredients together is the secret to creating the best texture. Just be sure to use well-marbled short ribs and add any fat to the food processor along with the meat—the result will be a filling that melts in your mouth.
This impressive roast is coated in a crispy, flavour-packed crust that adds elegance to your dinner plate. To carve, remove the bones and cut thin slices across the grain. If you have guests who prefer different levels of doneness, save the centre slices for the rare-beef lovers and the outer pieces for those who prefer their meat well done.
With the addition of curry powder, this caserole is a spicy twist on a family favourite. And feel free to experiment with the addition of chopped hot spicy peppers if you desire more of a kick. I like to use a mixture of ground beef and pork. You could stick to the tradition of using ground lamb if you prefer.
A "cheater" risotto made by covering with a lid during cooking takes less effort than the traditional stirred method but is still rich and creamy. Make the mix at home, then add fresh onion and Parmesan cheese at the campsite. If you like, add pieces of dried sausage or beef jerky with the last addition of water.
These light, delicious “burgers” showcase the versatility of tofu. Easy-to-crumble extra-firm tofu makes a terrific vegetarian “ground beef,” which, when mixed with a variety of finely chopped vegetables, becomes a great vegetarian alternative to hamburgers. Serve with lemon wedges and a green salad, or in a pita with all the fixings.
You can replace the shrimp with any leftover cooked meat, such as chicken, beef or pork. This recipe is great for kids old enough to use the stove (with grown-up supervision) because it doesn't need to be cooked over high heat like most stir-fries. Let little ones work on the easier parts of the meal.
Here's a roast that's less expensive than a premium rib eye but when very thinly sliced across the grain is tender and full of beef flavour. You can also follow this method with a similar-size eye of round oven roast. Indirect heat is an option if you don't have a rotisserie on your barbecue.
A smoky and spicy marinade brings out the best in lean flank steak. To make supper come together even faster, marinate the steak up to 8 hours ahead—just don't add the salt until you're ready to grill, as it will dry out the beef. Our fresh Heirloom Tomato Salad is the perfect side for this spicy dish.
Saslove's Meat Market, a family-run business since 1954 with two locations in Ottawa, has expanded operations at its Wellington Street shop to include prepared foods, salads and sausages as well as beef, pork, lamb, poultry and game meats, some organically raised. For their popular turkey meat loaf, they suggest surrounding it with Paprika-Roasted Potatoes. all covered with mushroom sauce.
This vegetable-filled ground lamb sauce alternates with layers of Canadian cheeses and pasta to make a Greek-style comfort casserole. You could use ground beef instead of lamb if you prefer. To plan ahead for a busy weeknight, assemble and refrigerate this dish for up to 3 days, then bake as directed, adding up to 15 minutes to the cooking time.
