Preparing & Cooking - Ontario Beef

You’ve found the perfect cut of beef. Now it’s time to cook it to perfection. Whether you’re grilling for your guests, making a roast for family or friends or cooking up a burger before you watch the game, these quick steps will make sure your Ontario beef is at its most delicious.

Check out the quick steps below to cook your cut to perfection!

OVEN ROASTS

TENDERLOIN • PRIME RIB STANDING RIB • STRIP LOIN RIB EYE • TOP SIRLOIN • RIB • SIRLOIN TIP • RUMP • BOTTOM SIRLOIN TRI TIP • INSIDE ROUND • OUTSIDE ROUND • EYE OF ROUND

Simple Steps

  1. Season roast and place in shallow roasting pan without water and lid. Insert oven proof
    thermometer into centre of roast, avoiding fat or bone.
  2. Oven-sear by placing uncovered roast in preheated 450ºF oven for 10 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to 275ºF. Cook to desired doneness.
  4. Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil and let rest for at least 15 minutes.

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POT ROASTS

BLADE • SHOULDER • CROSS RIB • TOP BLADE • CHUCK EYE • BOTTOM BLADE BONELESS • BRISKET BONELESS

Simple Steps

  1. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in Dutch oven or heavy stockpot over medium-high heat. Season roast;
    brown all over in hot oil. Remove roast; set aside. Add 1 cup diced vegetables, such as carrot, onion
    and garlic. Cook until lightly browned, adding more oil if necessary.
  2. Stir in 1 to 2 cups liquid, such as red wine, broth, canned tomatoes or tomato or mushroom soup,
    stirring up browned bits. Return roast to pot.
  3. Simmer, covered tightly, in 325°F oven or on stovetop over low heat for about 3 hours or until
    fork-tender. Add 3 cups vegetable chunks during final 45 minutes, if desired. Skim fat from sauce
    and season to taste.

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ROTISSERIE ROASTS

TOP SIRLOIN • SIRLOIN TIP • INSIDE ROUND • OUTSIDE ROUND • PRIME RIB • CROSS RIB

Before cooking, season or marinate Top Sirloin or Prime Rib 2 to 4 hours. For all others, marinate 12 to 24 hours before cooking. To marinate: Pierce roast all over with fork; place in sealable freezer bag with marinade.

Simple Steps

  1. Place drip pan under grill; add some water to pan; preheat barbecue to 400°F.
  2. Place roast on spit rod; insert meat thermometer into middle of roast, avoiding spit rod. Discard
    marinade (if using).
  3. Cook roast over drip pan using medium heat, in closed barbecue, to desired doneness. Move roast
    to cutting board and let stand 15 minutes before carving.

No Rotisserie? Use indirect heat to barbecue roast: place roast on grill over a drip pan, that has been placed on one side of barbecue, under the grill. Turn heat off under the roast. Cook in closed barbecue at constant heat of 400°F.

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GRILLING STEAKS AND MEDALLIONS

TENDERLOIN • STRIP LOIN • BOTTOM SIRLOIN • TRI TIP T-BONE • WING • PORTERHOUSE TOP SIRLOIN • GRILLING BACK RIBS RIB • RIB EYE BOTTOM SIRLOIN BAVETTE (FLAP)

Simple Steps

  1. Season steak/medallion.
  2. Grill, broil or pan-fry using medium-high heat, turning twice or more with tongs.
  3. Cook to at least med-rare 145°F (63°C).

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MARINATING STEAKS AND MEDALLIONS

SIRLOIN TIP • EYE OF ROUND • INSIDE ROUND • OUTSIDE ROUND MARINATING STRIPS & CUBES • FLANK SKIRT • MARINATING SHORT RIBS

Simple Steps

  1. Pierce steak or medallions all over with fork.
  2. Place in sealable freezer bag with 1 cup (250 mL) marinade (such as teriyaki sauce or salad
    dressing); refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours.
  3. Discard marinade. Grill, broil or pan-fry using medium-high heat, turning twice or more with tongs.
    Cook to at least med-rare 145°F (63°C).

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SIMMERING STEAKS AND STRIPS

BLADE • CROSS RIB • BOTTOM BLADE • TOP BLADE • BRISKET

Simple Steps

  1. Season steak/strips. Brown all over in hot lightly oiled skillet. Add sliced vegetables (such as onion,
    sweet green pepper and garlic) if desired.
  2. Add enough liquid (such as canned soup or tomatoes, broth or red wine) to just cover beef.
  3. Simmer, covered, in 325°F oven or on stove top approximately 1-¼ hours or until tender.

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STEWING BEEF

SIMMERING SHORT RIBS • STEWING BEEF CUBES • CHUCK TAIL FLAT • SHANK CENTRE CUT • SHANK SPUR

Simple Steps

  1. Cut meat into cubes if necessary. Coat with flour seasoned with salt and pepper; shake off excess
    flour. In lightly oiled Dutch oven, brown meat in batches. Add minced onions and garlic; cook
    to soften.
  2. Add enough liquid, such as broth, tomato juice or red wine, to just cover beef.
  3. Simmer, covered tightly, in 325°F oven or on stove top for at least 1 hour or until fork-tender.
    Add chunks of vegetables and cook 30 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.

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QUICK-COOK, FAST-FRY AND STIR-FRY

STRIP LOIN • SIRLOIN TIP • TOP SIRLOIN STIR-FRY STRIPS • TOP SIRLOIN GRILLING CUBES • FAST FRY STEAK • INSIDE ROUND • OUTSIDE ROUND • EYE OF ROUND • EYE OF ROUND STRIPS FOR SATAY • RIB EYE

Simple Steps

  1. Season beef.
  2. Cook in hot lightly oiled non-stick skillet using medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes per side for steak,
    1 minute per side for strips, or until beef is browned, but still pink inside.
  3. Remove from pan. For steak, serve with steak sauce if desired. For stir-fry strips, add sliced
    vegetables to skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Add stir-fry sauce and cooked beef strips back to pan;
    heat through.

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GROUND BEEF

GROUND SIRLOIN • GROUND ROUND • GROUND CHUCK • EXTRA LEAN • LEAN • MEDIUM • REGULAR

Simple Steps

  1. Cook in non-stick skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into small chunks
    with back of spoon. Cook thoroughly and until browned.
  2. Drain.
  3. Add to pasta sauce, chili, casserole, etc., seasoning to taste.

BURGERS: Cook 3/4-inch thick patties using medium-high heat on lightly oiled grill or skillet 10 to 14 minutes, turning twice or more with tongs until thermometer reads 160°F (71°C).

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