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It’s that time of year again – back to school!  Time to start shopping for school supplies and planning healthy lunch choices for you and your kids.  Incorporating lean beef in after school dishes and in lunch boxes can be easy and help kids stay fueled throughout the day.

Starting Monday, August 23 and running until September 5, Keystone Processors is offering a special 10% off back to school sale on our popular Variety Pack, which includes:

·    One roast (approx. 4 lbs)
·    Two packages of two lbs, 85% lean ground beef
·    One package of wieners
·    One package of two ribeye steaks.

Visit our online store and you can pick up your order on-site at 663 Marion St. or at our two new pick-up locations at the Carver’s Knife (1530 Regent Ave W, or 39 Marion St. in the Dominion Shopping Centre).

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Dane Rauschenberg is an extreme runner, author and motivational speaker who has become an outstanding spokesperson for the beef industry.  Dane is a well-recognized and celebrated celebrity in the health and fitness world who gladly promotes the power of protein. The Team ZIP member ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks, and most recently, a 202-mile solo run in under 50 hours.

“I love beef,” exclaimed Rauschenberg when interviewed after his solo run. “When I was running my 202-mile solo run, I was sending out live tweets. At mile 118, I tweeted, ‘I want a steak.’ I’m definitely a big fan of eating protein through beef, both before and after a race. I try to educate people that beef has a place in a well-balanced diet. This is something that works for me. You always hear about eating a lot of carbohydrates before a race, but for me, it’s protein. Beef isn’t the fatty thing it’s accused of being.”

Without a doubt, Rauschenberg is a strong advocate for the beef cattle industry. As an ultra-marathoner, author and speaker, Dane is well-equipped to share his expertise with health-conscious people. And, if his message is that he enjoys a steak before and after every road race, well, cattle producers can certainly appreciate his efforts to boost beef demand.

Keep running and enjoying beef Dane!

Read more of Dane’s testimonies featured in his article “Fueling up on Protein” in Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine.

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Heading back to school usually means hectic schedules.  However, even in a time crunch, it is important to cook up meals that are nutritious and tasty.  Get up and go beef burritos makes the grade for ease and family appeal. This recipe is a fast fix that the kids can help make and even take in their lunches.

Ingredients
1 pound boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican seasoning salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 egg whites, slightly beaten

2 tablespoons water
4 medium spinach or flour tortillas (10-inch diameter), warmed
1/2 cup prepared thick-and-chunky salsa
1/2 cup shredded reduced fat Cheddar cheese
Toppings: Fat free dairy sour cream, additional prepared thick-and-chunky salsa (optional)
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Like your steak with a little punch?  Peppercorns add the perfect hit of heat to a tender steak. What better time to try this mouth-watering recipe with our steak now on sale for 15% off.  Check out our online store and we guarantee your taste buds will thank you!

These steaks are traditionally prepared in a skillet to capture all the meaty juices for the peppercorn sauce. However, you can grill the steaks and prepare the sauce on the side, if desired.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a warning about the use of antibiotics in livestock and urged meat producers to cut back on them because they pose a serious threat to public health.  The issue is not that the meat itself is harmful to health or that consumers are ingesting antibiotics with their protein, but that the overuse of antibiotics is diminishing the efficacy of crucial medications needed for human use.

According to the Los Angeles Times, for years, evidence has been mounting that extensive use of antibiotics in livestock, particularly to promote growth or prevent the spread of disease in crowded pens, has resulted in the development of drug-resistant bacteria. The FDA wants meat producers to consult more closely with veterinarians to determine when it is prudent to use antibiotics and which ones to use.

Keystone Processors recognizes and agrees with this concern of using antibiotics on livestock, which is why our Natural Prairie Beef brand is hormone-free and antibiotics are only used when necessary. Keystone Processors is focused on raising the best quality cattle with the benefit of top notch farming practices.  Our number one concern is to deliver top quality steaks, tenderloins, roasts, ground beef, burgers and wieners to you and your family.

Let us know what you think of this issued warning.  Do you think it will be effective?

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Did you know that eating protein-rich foods such as lean ground beef helps curb your hunger and appetite?  A number of studies have found protein can help you feel full between meals, more than either carbohydrates or fat.

That’s why adding lean protein to meals and snacks, or bumping up the amount of protein you eat, may help with appetite control and weight loss. This can help you resist those urges to reach for unhealthy snacks between meals.

Keystone Processors wants to help you kick start your healthy diet.  Starting Monday, July 12 and lasting until Sunday, July 24, we’re having a special 15% off sale on lean ground beef.  This sale applies to online orders only and limited to one order per customer.

Just visit our online store and you can pick up your order on-site at 663 Marion St. or at our two new pick-up locations at the Carver’s Knife (1530 Regent Ave W, or 39 Marion St. in the Dominion Shopping Centre).

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Need to jazz up your burger? Celebrate this summer with little beef bites that pack big flavour! You see them in restaurants and high-class eateries all across Canada, little bite-sized beefy sensations taking over the menu. These ‘sliders’ or mini-burgers are easy to make, even easier to eat and full of good-for-you vitamins and minerals.

Step 1: For the ideal burger, start with ground beef. For an added flavour twist, try your mini-burgers with lean ground round or sirloin. All of these lean options offer minimal flare ups on the grill, while offering the most in flavour and nutrition.

Step 2: For parties, try making a variety of flavour profiles for guests to enjoy.

Step 3: Follow basic burger recipes and decrease patty by half to two thirds – a flattened meatball in essence.

Step 4: Got the burgers made but stuck looking for itty-bitty buns? Try store bought dinner rolls, thin slices of toasted baguette, a quarter of a whole wheat wrap or use a cookie cutter to cut out rounds from pita bread. You can even just take a hot dog bun and cut it into thirds.

Step 5: Enjoy! Amazing! So much taste and nutrition in one little beef slider!

Recipe courtesy of Canadian Beef www.beefinfo.org

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Happy Canada Day everyone! It’s time to fire up the grill in honour of our nation’s birthday. Celebrate Canada Day with this delicious recipe of beef kabobs with great Canadian steak spice.

The aromas will get your family to the table and taste will have them asking for more.

To save on last-minute preparations, skewer and refrigerate the meat without the steak spice for up to 8 hours. Brush with oil and sprinkle with spice mixture just before grilling.

This recipe makes 12 servings

Ingredients

1-1/2 1-1/2lb lb(680 g) (680 g) beef or bison strip loin grilling steak
1 1tbsp tbsp(15 mL) (15 mL) Montreal steak spice
1 1tbsp tbsp(15 mL) (15 mL) canola oil or vegetable oil

Preparation:

Cut beef into 36 pieces; transfer to bowl. Toss with Great Canadian Steak Spice and oil. Thread 3 pieces onto each of twelve 4-inch (10 cm) metal or soaked wooden skewers.

Place skewers on greased grill over high heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until medium-rare, 6 to 8 minutes, or until desired doneness. Let stand for 3 minutes before serving.

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They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so what better gift to give Dad on Father’s Day than a juicy steak dinner?

Keystone Processors is having a 15% off sale on all steaks from Monday, June 14th, until Sunday, June 27th. Visit our online store and you can pick up your order on-site at 663 Marion St. or at our two new pick-up locations at the Carver’s Knife (1530 Regent Ave W, or 39 Marion St. in the Dominion Shopping Centre).

Father’s Day is nearing and it’s time to get a special meal ready for the dad in your life. We suggest this delicious recipe that we’re sure will get Dad licking his chops:

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Just when we thought Chef Rob from iTV Winnipeg’s Chef’s Pantry Raid couldn’t make a more delicious dish with our products, he does it again with a tender flank steak.

In this episode Chef Rob raids Linda’s pantry and demonstrates how to tenderize and marinate a flank steak.  He also chooses the perfect accompaniments to complete the meal.

Chef Rob shows how easy it is to make a tasty and unique dish using items you already have in the kitchen.

Flank steaks and all of our products are available at our online store.

The final product looks so appetizing, we’re jealous we’re not sitting with Chef Rob and Linda on her balcony!

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