Balanced Nutrition

Cattle fed for the OCFB program are provided diets that are balanced for all nutrients to ensure the well being of the animals and to provide high levels of nutrients in the beef produced. Our beef products provide 14 essential nutrients and are an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc and are a good source of iron, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and phosphorus. The iron in beef is in a form called “heme” iron, which the body more readily absorbs than the iron found in plant foods (e.g. spinach, cereals, legumes) or eggs. Beef is also a source of magnesium, potassium and vitamin D.

Beef Recipes and Cooking Instructions

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Stir Fry

COOKING DIRECTIONS:Preparation Time: 12 minutes Cooking Time: 12 minutes, Serves 4 8 oz (250 g) Ontario Corn Fed Marinating Steak 1/3 cup (75 mL) soy sauce 2 tbsp (25 mL) cornstarch 1 tbsp (15 mL) dry sherry or rice wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 to 1/2 tsp ( 1 to 2 mL) red…

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Stewing Beef

STEWING BEEF – COOKING DIRECTIONS:

  • Coat beef pieces with a mixture of flour, salt and pepper.
  • In lightly oiled Dutch oven or stockpot, brown meat in batches.
  • Add onions and other seasonings as desired.
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Simmering Steak

SIMMERING STEAK – COOKING DIRECTIONS:

  • Season steak/strips, in lightly oiled skillet, brown all over.
  • Add sliced onion, green pepper, garlic, etc., if desired.
  • Add enough liquid (such as canned soup or tomatoes, broth or red wine) to just cover beef.
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Rotisserie Roast

ROTISSERIE ROAST – COOKING DIRECTIONS:

  • Pierce roast numerous times with long fork.
  • Place in large re-sealable freezer bag with 2 cups (500 ml) teriyaki sauce or Italian salad dressing; refrigerate 12-24 hours.
  • Place drip pan under grill. add 1/2 inch (1 cm) water to pan.
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Quick Serve Roast

QUICK SERVE ROAST – COOKING DIRECTIONS:

  • Season beef steak/strips.
  • In preheated lightly oiled non-stick skillet, cook over medium heat, 2-4 minutes per side for steak, 1 minute per side for strips or until browned, but pink inside.
  • Beef is best cooked only to medium.
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Quick Roast

QUICK ROAST – COOKING DIRECTIONS

  • Season roast.
  • Insert meat thermometer lengthwise into centre of roast so that shaft is not visible.
  • Place on rack in oven-proof skillet or shallow pan.
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