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

Tasty turkey meatballs

Swap beef mince and breadcrumbs with lean turkey and oats. Serve in a tomato sauce with pasta or potatoes. See the tip to make a vegetarian version – Penne with fennel & Parmesan.

Chilli beef with black beans and avocado salad

Bulk out red meat with black beans to keep things a little lighter. This one-pot treat is still packed with plenty of flavour

Lighter moussaka with crunchy feta & oregano

Topped with tangy low-fat Greek yogurt and feta, these lamb mince and vegetable bakes make a warming meal

Low-fat turkey Bolognese

Swap your usual beef mince with turkey to reduce the fat content of this classic Italian sauce and serve with wholemeal pasta

Beef & mozzarella meatballs

Use ready-made meatballs and stuff a piece of mozzarella in the middle for a quick and clever canapé

Mini toad-in-the-holes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

BBC Good Food magazine food editor Barney adapts this classic sausage recipe to cook with his daughter Maisie

Zesty mincemeat

This coarse traditional mincemeat doesn’t require any cooking- just throw in your nutmeg, brandy and suet and leave to soak

Lighter Chinese chilli beef

Don’t reach for the takeaway menu, try this beef stir-fry recipe instead. It’s just as tasty as your favourite Chinese and healthier too.