| COOKING METHOD | CUT | TIP |
|---|---|---|
| GRILLING: A dry heat method using direct heat; grill, broil or pan-fry using medium-high heat. Cook to desired doneness. | T-Bone, Porterhouse, Strip Loin, Rib Eye, Tenderloin, Top Sirloin, Top Sirloin Cap Steak, Rib Steak, Flank Steak, Bottom Sirloin Tri-tip, Wing. | Fast cooking, convenient, these cuts are tender by nature. |
| BRAISING: A combination of dry heat followed by simmering liquid on stovetop, in oven, or slow cooker. | Cross Rib, Bottom Blade, Top Blade, Brisket, Flank Steak, Short Rib. | Slower cooking, these cuts are economical and best served stew-style. |
| STEWING: A moist heat method using smaller pieces of beef submerged and simmered in liquid. | Simmering Short Ribs, Sirloin Tip, Shank Centre Cut, Shank Centre Cut Boneless, Stewing Beef Cubes. | Slow simmer on stove-top or oven. These cuts work well in a variety of ethnic stews or one pot dinners. |
| STIR/FAST FRY: A dry heat method cooks beef strips quickly in a small amount of oil at high temperature. | Inside Round, Outside Round, Eye of Round, Strip Loin, Sirloin Tip, Top Sirloin, Stir Fry Beef Strips. | Thinly sliced, these cuts are built for speedy suppers. |
| ROASTING: A dry heat method. | ||
| QUICK OVEN ROAST: Season 1lb (500 g) roast and cook uncovered in oven at 350°F (180°C) for 50-60 minutes. | Inside Round, Outside Round, Eye of Round, Sirloin Tip, Rib Eye, Strip Loin, Top Sirloin. | |
| PREMIUM OVEN ROASTS – Crowd pleasing and perfect for an easy dinner at home. | Prime Rib, Rib Eye, Strip Loin, Top Sirloin Roast, Tenderloin. | |
| OVEN ROASTS – Roast these cuts slowly and carve into thin slices to serve. | Inside Round, Outside Round, Sirloin Tip Roast, Top Sirloin Roast, Rump Roast. | |
| ROTISSERIE ROASTS – Ideal for backyard barbeques, this type of roast is easy to manage and grill. | Outside Round, Inside Round, Cross Rib, Top Sirloin, Prime Rib, Sirloin Tip. | |
Take the guesswork out of cooking by using a meat thermometer to cook your Ontario beef to preferred doneness.
| Doneness: | |
|---|---|
| Medium-rare | 145°F (63°C) |
| Medium | 160°F (71°C) |
| Well done | 170°F (77°C) |
Source: Health Canada, Safe Internal Cooking Temperatures





