Beef & vegetable casserole

A traditional braised beef stew with thick, rich gravy – an ideal recipe for cheap cuts as slow-cooking guarantees a tender dish

Pineapple, beef & ginger stir-fry

Crank up the flavour of healthy food with a Chinese steak stir-fry that combines contrasting fruit, ginger and soy notes

Greek lamb & macaroni bake

A cross between moussaka and macaroni cheese, this thrifty Mediterranean pasta bake makes for a hearty meal

Pan-fried venison with blackberry sauce

Blackberries are delicious in savoury sauces, and this version is the perfect match for the richly flavoured venison

Beef stroganoff with herby pasta

If you usually serve beef stroganoff with rice, try it with pappardelle pasta instead – it works beautifully with the creamy sauce

Liver & bacon with onion gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A nostalgic thrifty dish that’s rich and nutritious – serve the gravy drizzled over fluffy mashed potato

Mushroom stroganoff

A few clever substitutions can make this traditional creamy casserole low in fat and calories

Mexican wraps with simple salsa

A delicious yet impressive recipe for Mexican wraps that all the family will love – ready in just 15 mins

Stir-fry chilli beef wraps

Stretch your steak a little further by adding lots of peppers, tomatoes and black beans, and serving in tortillas

Classic lasagne

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Prepare this easy lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Then just bake for an extra 45 mins

Beetroot, bacon & spring onions

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Beetroot and horseradish work brilliantly with beef – serve alongside Matt’s spiced beef recipe

Garlic beef

A cheap cut of beef transformed into a tender treat