For braised steak, you will need: 3lb or 1.4kg braising steaks 2 medium onions, cut into large chunks 1/3 glass red wine (optional) 1lb or 0.5kg baby carrots, washed and prepared 2 cups or 500ml hot beef stock salt and pepper 2 tbsp oil (serves 4) In a frying pan, heat the oil over high […]

For borscht, you will need: 1 lb / 500g lean beef cubes 34 fluid oz / 1 liter light beef stock 2 tbsp tomato puree 1 can chopped tomatoes or 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes 3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced 1 large onion, sliced 2 cups beets, roughly chopped 6 cups shredded cabbage 2 […]

For beef noodles, you will need: 200g cooked beef, cut into thin strips 2 large mushrooms (optional), cut into strips or chunks 250g dry thin noodles 2 tbsp soya sauce 2 tsp sugar 4 tbsp oil 2 tbsp oyster sauce 1 cup water 2 tsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water 1 1/2 cup blanched […]

For beef fillet with pepper sauce, you will need: 1 beef fillet, around 1 kg 1 onion, chopped 200g butter 3 tbsp pink peppercorns 3 tbsp green peppercorns 1 cup beef stock 1/2 cup thick cream 3 tbsp milled black pepper 1/2 cup water salt and pepper 2 tsp garlic salt Preheat oven to 180 […]

For this goulash, you will need: 750g beef shin (or any other cut you prefer which is not totally lean) 1 large onion, roughly chopped 2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced 1 parsnip, peeled and cut into medium cubes 1 stick of celery, cut into medium chunks 2 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks […]

For Chinese beef stew, you will need: 2lb or 900g beef stewing steak cubes 350g white mushrooms, cleaned and cut into quarters 1 large onion, cut into strips 1 Chinese leaf cabbage, chopped into large pieces 3 thick slices of root ginger 2 green / spring onions, chopped 1 clove of garlic, thinly sliced 8 […]

For beef stir fry, you will need: 800g rump, fillet or sirloin steak, cut into thin strips 500g asparagus, cut into 2-inch piece 2 tbsp moist black beans, mashed 3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced 2 chilies, chopped 2 tbsp oil water salt and pepper (serves 4) In a large lidded wok, heat the oil […]

For beef stroganoff, you will need: 700g rump steak, cut into thin strips 1 onion, cut into thin strips 2 cloves of garlic, finely sliced 2 large portabello mushrooms, cut into strips 284ml soured cream 200ml cold beef stock 2 tsp cornflour 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 3 tbsp oil salt and pepper pasta or […]

For this cottage pie, you will need: 500g lean beef mince 1 cup finely diced carrots 3 tbsp oil 1/2 tsp onion salt 1/2 tsp garlic granules 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp pepper 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 cup frozen peas 1 pint double-concentration beef stock or bouillon 1.2kg potatoes, peeled and quartered 25g butter […]

For this chili con carne, you will need: 1kg lean ground beef 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 red chilies, finely chopped (remove seeds if you prefer a milder sauce) 1 tsp dried oregano juice of 1 lime 1 tsp lime zest 1 tsp cumin powder 2 tbsp tomato puree 3 tsp sugar 2 tbsp […]