how to BUY & COOK the best

Cooking Instructions:

1. Season beef and brown on all sides in lightly oiled pan.
2. Add ½ - 1 cup (125 - 250 mL) liquid to steaks.
3. Cover and simmer on stove or in oven at 325°F (160°C) until tender (at least 1 1/4hrs for steaks).

Variations:

For liquid, you may use water, wine, juice, broth or canned soup. (More liquid may be added during cooking period, if necessary). Vegetables may be added during final 1/2 hr of cooking.

1. Tex-mex - Season with packaged taco seasoning and use crushed canned tomatoes for liquid. Add sliced green pepper and onions for vegetables. Serve with tortillas.
2. Teriyaki - Season with packaged teriyaki seasoning and use pineapple juice for liquid. Add green and red pepper rings and serve with rice.
3. Mushroom - Use either cream of mushroom soup or packaged hunter gravy mix and water for liquid. Add sliced onions, carrots and cubed potatoes and serve with noodles.

Nutrition Tip

To reduce fat after cooking, skim the surface of the sauce with a cold, wet lettuce leaf. The fat will harden and stick to lettuce so it may be discarded.

Helpful Hints

1. Store raw BEEF steaks no more than 3 days in the refrigerator or 9 - 12 months in the freezer. Defrost in freezer wrap in the refrigerator on a tray (or in the microwave, if using immediately).
2. Allow 3-4 servings/lb (6-8 servings/kg).
3. If desired, steaks may be pounded with a mallet before browning. This will speed up cooking time by about 15 minutes.
4. Liquid may be thickened with cornstarch or flour and water mixture.
5. EASY MEALS IN MINUTES - Package individual portions of BEEF with sauce in freezer bags or containers, and freeze for use within 2-4 months. Defrost and reheat in microwave or saucepan. Add more water if sauce is too thick.