Beef

For a slightly richer colour and flavour, brown the beef in a little oil in a frying pan before adding it to the slow cooker. Note

A rich braised beef curry that will melt in your mouth; served with dhal.

Rich, savoury beef broth makes an excellent base for other dishes, or fortified with added slivers of meat and vegetables, a light soup in its own right.

A modern and delicious beef bourguignon pie with individual dishes filled with the traditional French beef stew and topped with puff pastry.

The beef roulade is very popular meat dish in the Viennese cuisine.

Smoked paprika and barbecue sauce both lend their smoky flavours to these delicious barbecued steaks. Fabulous served with baked potatoes, corn on the cob and lots of salad.

Try something different with this herby crumbed steak, ideal served with chunky potato fries and green salad.

Bring Paris into your kitchen with this classic French bistro version of steak and chips (pommes frites): a tender piece of beef, grilled to perfection, served with freshly made skinny fries, twice cooked to crispy goodness.

Topped with fresh chilli and spring onion, these spicy beef and eggplant cups make a tasty starter or light meal.

Meatloaf is good served hot, warm or cold – serve it as a meal with mash and green vegies or a salad. Cold meatloaf makes a great sandwich filling. Meatloaf doesn’t freeze well. Note

You can use 2 teaspoons dried oregano instead of the fresh if you prefer or if fresh is unavailable. Avocado salad, coombine 1 coarsely chopped large avocado, 125g (4 ounces) halved yellow grape tomatoes, 1 thinly sliced small red onion, 1 finely chopped fresh long red chilli and . cup loosely packed coriander leaves (cilantro) […]

A super fast sausage stir-fry that is savoury, slightly peppery, but completely delicious.

For nicely crisped potatoes, heat the oven tray before adding the potatoes. Note

Quick, easy and delicious, this beef and pepper dish is a great supper for busy nights.

These tapas-style snacks make for the perfect Mexican party nibbles.

We used a triple-cream brie cheese here, you can replace it with the more easily found blue-vein variety, if you prefer, but choose one that’s mild and very creamy. Note

This beautiful Asian inspired beef dish is complemented by the creamy and spicy wasabi sauce to create a winning dinner dish, perfect for entertaining guests.

Fragrant, fresh and packed with crunch, heat and flavour, pho makes an excellent healthy lunch.

Chimichurri salsa with t-bone steak

Slow-cooked, tender pieces of beef and fried eggplant pair beautifully in this spiced Moroccan stew.

Fresh and tender Thai beef on a bed or noodle salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Savoury, earthy mushroom cream sauce is gorgeous paired with these tender lamb steaks.

Iceberg lettuce cups and crispy fried noodles add delicious crunch to this quick and easy crispy beef san choy bow recipe.

Tender and juicy grilled beef steak on a bed of zesty salsa from Australian Women's Weekly.

Fragrant and herbaceous Thai beef salad with a sweet, sour and spicy dressing.

You can make these lemongrass and beef rice paper rolls ahead of time, just place them seam-side down on a tray lined with plastic wrap, cover with damp paper towel and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Been searching for the perfect sauce to complete your meal? Look no further; this thick and easy gravy is sure to become a favourite with its rich flavours.

These crispy pastry cigars with plum dipping sauce make fantastic finger food.

A warming winter soup from Australian Women's Weekly.

This tasty Asian style dish can be on the table within half an hour of arriving home in the evening. It's a perfectly balanced meal and full of flavour.

Beef and mushroom make a delicious pair in this herby, slow-cooked stew.

If you have time, marinate the ribs, covered, for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Note

Carpaccio, usually served in Italy as a “primi piatti” (literally, the first plate), a first-course salad, can be made with finely sliced fish as well as the traditional beef fillet. Be certain that the meat you buy is as fresh as possible and from a reliable source. Note

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check the manufacturer’s instructions before using. This is a large serving of meat. Cooking time is for medium to well-done beef. Cook more or less depending on how you like your […]

If you’re taking this salad to work, hold the lemon juice until you’re ready to eat. Otherwise, eat the salad while the beef is still warm. Note

These smoky beef and baked bean pies are fantastic served with mashed peas.

A healthy and organic beef lasagne using gluten-free, soy-free and egg-free ingredients.

Shake things up with this upside-down beef dish from Australian Women's Weekly.

Classic corned beef cooked slowly over the stove and served with a sweet white onion sauce and tender vegetables is a hearty dinner that will transport you back in time.

A classic British dish in canapé form.

Slow cooked beef pot roast with root vegetables has the house smelling gorgeous all afternoon.

Delicious and tender beef kebabs threaded with red onion and lathered in teriyaki sauce.

Autumn figs and blue cheese combine beautifully with hot steak, asparagus and brandy gravy.

Tamarind concentrate is available from Asian and Indian grocery stores or in the Asian section of some supermarkets. Adjust the amount of chilli in the tamarind and chilli marinade to suit your taste as it’s very hot. Note

Fresh and crunchy Vietnamese marinated beef salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Fragrant Thai salad with barbecued beef, served with wedges of lime.

Thick-cut T-bone tagliata, Italian sliced steak, served with zesty rocket and parmesan salad.

A sweet and nutty beef stir-fry with broccolini from Australian Women's Weekly.

You can substitute rib-eye (scotch fillet) or sirloin (new-york cut) steak for the eye fillet in this recipe. Note

You'll win lots of friends with this luscious layered nachos recipe topped with fresh guacamole and sour cream.

Beef ribs with a subtle and sweet maple and sherry glaze from Australian Women's Weekly.

This healthy Sichuan beef stir-fry stuffed full of vegetables, is tasty to eat and very quick cook.

Loaded with ginger, chilli and herbs, these sticky beef patties with Chinese broccoli make a delicious meal served with steamed rice.

A rich oxtail stew with red wine and port; the perfect winter dish.

Sticky lemongrass beef served in lettuce wraps.

Peanuts add extra crunch to this fresh and delicious beef and rice noodles dish. Perfect for those nights when you just want something light and tasty.

These tender beef steaks with creamy mushroom sauce go perfectly with homemade fries.

The piece of blade steak is also known as a “bolar of blade”, or just “bolar blade”; it is a shoulder cut. Beef silverside or rolled brisket are also suitable to use. Serve with spinach mash and steamed green beans. Not suitable to freeze. Note

Barley is a wonderful, healthy and tasty way to thicken a delicious soup or stew such as this one.

This scrumptious beef and eggplant bake is similar to a Greek moussaka but with a cheesy polenta topping.

A quick and easy vermicelli stir-fry with garlic beef and broccoli.

New York steak, sometimes called boneless sirloin, is a tender and tasty cut. Serve it up with home cut chips, rocket salad and this slow-roasted tomato & jalapeño ketchup for a relaxed meal with friends.

Salad is best prepared as required. Note

Delicious and fun homemade cheeseburgers that the whole family will love.

This golden beef pie is classic comfort food; perfect for a cosy night in by the fire.

Spice up your beef rib roast, the king of roasts, with spiced salt and serve with luscious garlic mayonnaise on the side.

Loaded with greens and cabbage, this easy beef stir-fry makes a speedy week-night meal served with steamed rice.

This Indian curry is a rich and delicious blend of local spices from the region of Goa.

Fresh or frozen stir-fry vegetables can be used in this recipe. Note

Any beef cut suitable for stewing can be used for the pie filling: gravy beef, skirt, blade or chuck steak. These cute little beef and stilton pies make excellent finger food.

Jazz up your standard weekend barbecue with this delicious grilled beef rump recipe. It's complete with a fragrant anchovy butter and roasted tomato and capsicum salad - too good.

A quick and easy beef and vegetable stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 3. Note

Piquant and full of fresh flavours, salsa verde turns these mini-toasts topped with sliced steak into a fabulous cocktail party platter.

This is a meal and a half, perfect for dinner at the end of an active weekend day. Let the crisp potato pancakes soak up some of the zesty chilli and ginger liquid from the steaks.