Beef

Add some onions, chilli and lime to the classic meatloaf to create a fiesta in your mouth you won't forget any time soon.

Packed full of juicy, tender beef and fresh mushrooms braised in a white wine sauce, this hearty casserole is beautiful enjoyed hot with a side of creamy mashed potato and steamed greens as a warming Winter meal.

The Aussie meat pie gets a Mexican makeover with tortillas, spices, salsa and sour cream.

Get the family and friends together over this classic roast beef served with potato wedges.

Your guests will be reaching for more with this gourmet version of classic sausage rolls. Crunchy, golden pastry compliments the tender lamb filling just begging to be dipped in tomato sauce and gobbled up.

There's no need to buy disappointing take-away with this simple, tantalising burger. The garlic mayonnaise and soft onions just top this meal off.

This tasty Asian pork and noodle is packed full of delicious fresh ingredients and is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Commonly referred to as Vietnamese pho, this tasty rice noodle soup is packed full of Asian veggies and uses the heat of the flavoursome broth to cook thinly sliced rare beef.

A classic Italian starter - battered balls of creamy risotto, melted cheese and minced meat make the perfect finger food.

Don’t underestimate the simple sausage – with the right ingredients and know-how, you will impress even the harshest of critics.

Everyone has their favourite spag bol recipe and it's usually the first ever main dish we learn to cook. This one is simple but classic and ideal for the rookie chef in your family when it's their turn to make dinner.

It doesn't get much more wholesomely satisfying than whipping up this simple stir-fry for lunch or dinner.

These hearty homestyle rissoles partnered with a sharp gravy and mashed potato are well suited for a delicious weeknight family dinner - especially comforting in winter.

Chermoula is a spicy sauce that hails from Morocco and Tunisia. Here, it adds a gourmet twist to roast beef.

Spruce up a family dinner or mark a special occasion by preparing this succulently seasoned beef, fittingly partnered with tender roasted beetroot and creamy mashed potato.

Prepare this delicious meat dish for your family in no time at all. Teriyaki glazed beef is cooked to perfection and thinly sliced, perfect served with freshly grilled asparagus.

This whole scotch fillet roast is delicious served with a delicious garlic cream sauce and crispy potatoes for a tasty family Sunday dinner.

Bearnaise sauce comes from the French province of Bearn and is traditionally paired with steak.

These hearty baked meatloaves, infused with HP sauce, herbs and accompanied by creamy mashed potato, make for a satisfying winter family meal.

Prepare this warming dinner for your family in no time at all. Perfect for weeknights, it's packed full of flavour to keep the whole table satisfied!

This quick and fresh seasoned beef salad packs a punch courtesy of spinach and herbs blended with mustard and a lemon zing. Perfect to enjoy barbecued or grilled during summer.

Create a marriage made in heaven with this succulent beef baked and brushed with the flavours of sweet berry jam, port and rosemary.

Piping-hot hearty beef pies are the ultimate in comfort food.

To reheat, thaw, then cover with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes (or 20-30 minutes for smaller dishes).

Parmesan mash with beef stew

Baby potatoes are perfect for skewering as they stay firm after cooking due to their low starch content.

This hearty, flavoursome mix works just as well served with creamy mashed potato or rice. Like a cross between beef bourguignon and stroganoff, this combo is sure to please – so let the slow cooker do the work.

Here’s another way of making this humble family favourite even easier! I have added the grated carrot and baby spinach to the mix so you will only need a simple salad to serve. Plus my cheat’s version of a white cheese sauce make this dish as easy as possible.

Tender, juicy beef is beautiful marinated in a fragrant Moroccan seasoning and cooked to perfection. Serve your meal with sweet, caramelised cauliflower and steamed green beans for a flavour sensation that will leave you wanting more!

This is hardly a pie – it’s really a stew with a crusty scone topping – but it does the job of a good meat pie; that is, it fills you up with warming inexpensive food.

Beef things up at home with this sizzling, delicious dinner.

Thai basil can be replaced with regular basil if you prefer. Add beansprouts for crunch. Note

Take yourself on a trip to Thailand with aromatic mint, chilli, coriander and lime. This powerful beef dish is best served with a fresh, crispy lettuce leaf.

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Milk-soaked breadcrumbs might seem unorthodox, but they'll give these beef rissoles by Australian Table a softer texture. Serve with steamed potatoes and greens for a complete meal.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Beef brisket is an inexpensive cut of meat. Ask your butcher to remove most of the excess fat from the beef. This recipe can be prepared two days ahead, up to the final frying stage. This recipe is based on one from Tai Woo Restaurant in Hong Kong, winter of the beef category in the […]

Croutes are best assembled close to serving. Note

Kofta suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

"This is a winner in our house, as it combines two of the boys’ favourites – pies and nachos! It serves six with lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and extra corn chips." - Julie Goodwin

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Potato and pastrami tortillas

Do not wash mushrooms-simply wipe over with a damp paper towel is necessary. Note

If you don’t have a piping bag, snip about 2.5cm off the corner of a plastic freezer bag and pipe through this instead. Note

You will need 1 2/3 cups raw rice to make 5 cups of cooked rice for this recipe. Note

This delicious stir-fry takes minutes to make using thick, fresh hokkien noodles.

Omit shortcrust pastry and spoon beef mixture into a 21cm (base measurement) pie plate. Top with puff pastry. Cooking time will vary. Note

This will certainly satisfy your protein requirements for the day. Bring family and friends together with a steaming serve of this Spanish classic and enjoy.

Cantonese food comes from the Guangdong province in China; it is characterised by well balanced flavours and modest use of spices.

To keep beef tender, cook quickly over high heat. To blanch carrots and zucchini, plunge separately into boiling water for 1-2 minutes; drain. Refresh under cold running water. Note

Turn one of the cheaper cuts of beef into a melt-in-the-mouth tender, flavoursome and hearty meal. Serve with steamed rice.

This classic Aussie pub-style dish is given a delicious makeover using fresh, good quality ingredients to produce a rich, creamy sauce.

Beef vindaloo is a classic curry most famous in India's Goa region. Not for the faint hearted, the chilli packs a particularly spicy punch. To balance the dish, serve with a side of riata and an ice cold beer.

A comforting classic.

A good shiraz, the king of the reds, adds depth and complexity to the gravy in these delicious little beef shiraz pies.

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Corned beef served with potato bake is already pretty great - but just wait until you try them together!

Just for you: a simple recipe for a standing rib roast. For a perfect result, bring the meat to room temperature before roasting, season it well, and rest before serving.

This is also delicious made with fish instead of steak. Reduce cooking time to 10 minutes. Curry can be made 1 day ahead. Note

A classic Australian combination, experience the taste of your favourite pub meal at home with this deliciously tender fillet steak, topped with a creamy mushroom sauce and served with crisp potatoes.

Take the classic cream sauce up a notch with whole green peppercorns that gives an exciting edge to your steak meal.

This slow-cooked beef curry is a perennial favourite in Thai restaurants. When you cook it at home, it may take a while but the aroma and melt-in-the-mouth flavour makes the time spent worthwhile.

With the addition of apple and sultanas, this sweet beef dish is the perfect recipe to get the kids enjoying curries.

Packed full of flavour and spice, this hearty beef curry has a brilliant Vietnamese twist.

Ground bean sauce is a mixture of soya beans, flour, salt, sugar and water. It is available from Asian food stores. To make your own version of ground bean sauce, add 1 teaspoon white sugar to 1 tablespoon black bean sauce. Snake beans are long (about 40cm), thin, round, fresh green beans, Asian in origin, […]

Balti biryani gets its name from the thin, pressed-steel wok it is traditionally cooked and served in. A spicy rice based dish with tender meat and fragrant curry.

A classic Asian dish, this spicy panang curry sauce works beautifully with tender beef to create this flavour packed meal.

You could use broccolini or broccoli instead of the asparagus, if you like. Note

This fresh and fragrant Asian-inspired noodle dish makes a great change from a midweek takeaway. It's easy to make and has the added punch of chilli, Vietnamese mint and Thai basil.

This quick and easy take on a traditional Japanese dish, makes a perfect mid-week dinner.

Recipe can made a day ahead; store, covered, in the refrigerator this allows the flavours to develop overnight. Note

Broccolini is milder and sweeter than traditional broccoli and it is edible from flower to stem. When buying broccolini look for shiny stems with dark green buds and leaves. Note

Kecap manis is a dark brown, thick and sweet indonesian soy sauce. It usually contains star anise, garlic and palm sugar, giving it a sharp, complex flavour. Find it at supermarkets and Asian food shops. Note

Steak, bacon and mushrooms - the holy trinity of the culinary world join together in this whopper of a recipe that's all about the meat.

Perfect as an after-school snack, or to meet those bottomless appetites during the school holidays.