Chunky chilli

Use chunks of stewing beef in your chilli con carne for a robust and filling dish. Serve with rice and coriander

Corned beef hash

A traditional storecupboard supper of fried potatoes with thrifty corned beef. Serve with the mandatory baked beans

Scandi meatballs

Put mushroom soup to clever use in this Scandinavian-style beef meatball dish with dill sauce

Asian short ribs with herb salad

A Thai-style beef recipe that’s made in a pressure cooker – the meat becomes melt-in-the-mouth in its rich sauce.

Beef, potato & banana curry with cashew rice

Banana and tamarind add a rich sweetness to this slow-cooked spice pot with nutty basmati and coconut sauce

Beef & lentil cottage pie with cauliflower & potato topping

Try a new topping for your comforting bake by adding cauliflower and a little cheddar cheese – there’ll be some leftover for a second meal, too

Spiced braised venison with chilli & chocolate

This can be eaten as stew or used in a pastry or cottage pie. The chocolate adds an extra richness and glossiness to the finished sauce

Beef & orange stir-fry

A light and speedy Asian-inspired supper of lean rump steak with broccoli, peppers, chillies and a citrus soy sauce

Roast beef Yorkies

A cheat's canapé that uses pastrami and mini Yorkshire puddings topped with fiery horseradish and mustard

Slow-cooked beetroot & beef curry (Chukandar Gosht)

This Pakistani curry has a deep purple hue and is flavoured with fragrant cinnamon, cumin and coriander

Beef Wellington with spinach & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This comforting classic gets a smart makeover, thanks to a layer of spinach, pancetta and a red wine gravy

Sweet potato shepherd’s pie

Swap mashed potato for vibrant sweet potato and bulk out your lean lamb or beef mince with red lentils for a slimmer take on this comforting classic