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Beef and Ale Pot Pies

Beef and Ale Pot Pies

Ingredients: 450g/1lb stewing or braising steak, cut into 2.5cm/1inch cubes 30ml/2tbsp rapeseed or olive oil 30ml/2tbsp plain flour Salt and freshly milled black pepper 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 3 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped 75g/3oz fresh or frozen peas 600ml/1pint pale ale or good, hot beef […]

Steak and Kidney Pie

Steak and Kidney Pie

Ingredients: 450g/1lb lean beef stewing or braising cubes 225g/8oz kidney, cored and cut into pieces 15ml/1tbsp oil 1 onion, peeled and sliced 100g/4oz oyster mushrooms, chopped 300ml/½pint good, hot beef stock (Double this amount for extra gravy) 30ml/2tbsp tomato purée 30ml/2tbsp gravy granules (Double this amount for extra gravy) 500g prepared puff pastry 1 egg, […]

Sticky Steaks with Noodles

Sticky Steaks with Noodles

Ingredients: 4 lean rib eye or sirloin steaks For the Marinade: Juice of 2 large limes 60ml/4tbsp olive oil 60ml/4tbsp clear honey or maple syrup 5ml/1tsp dried chilli flakes 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed Salt and freshly milled black pepper Finely shredded carrots and spring onions, to garnish Serves 4 Difficulty Rating:*** Prep Time: […]

Pot Roast Brisket

Pot Roast Brisket

Ingredients: 1 x 1.3kg/3lb lean brisket or silverside joint Salt and freshly milled black pepper 30ml/2tbsp sunflower oil 50g/2oz chorizo sausage, chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 2 red onions, peeled and chopped 1 small pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and roughly chopped 200ml/7floz good, hot beef stock 1 x 400g can […]

Steak Sandwich with Pickled Veg

Steak Sandwich with Pickled Veg

Ingredients: 450g/1lb picanha 15ml/1tbsp rapeseed or olive oil For the Rub: 45ml/3tbsp light brown sugar 15ml/1tbsp sea salt 30ml/2tbsp ground paprika 15ml/1tbsp cayenne pepper or Cajun seasoning For the Pickled Vegetables: ¼ white cabbage, finely shredded 7 radishes, thinly sliced ½ small cucumber, deseeded and cut into matchsticks 5ml/1tsp sea salt 30ml/2tbsp rice vinegar or […]

Oriental Style Roast Beef

Oriental Style Roast Beef

Gives your Sunday roast a taste of the orient for a piquant twist to the traditional. Beef topside or sirloin with a hoisin, orange and ginger glaze Ingredients: 1 x 1.3kg/3lb lean topside or sirloin joint Salt and freshly milled black pepper 5-10ml/1-2tsp fennel seeds, crushed 5-10ml/1-2tsp ground cinnamon 3 medium onions, peeled and quartered […]

Beef Mini Roast with Mustard Crust

Beef Mini Roast with Mustard Crust

The mini roast is a fantastic meal option for 2-3 people that is boneless, easy to carve and ready in under an hour. This beef topside mini roast is covered with a mixture of seasoning, mustard, garlic puree and a little oil for a delicious and easy glaze. A perfect midweek meal. Ingredients: 1 x […]

Devilled Roast Beef

Devilled Roast Beef

The simple addition of a homemade devilled marinade turns this roast silverside joint into something special Ingredients: 1.3kg/3lb lean silverside For the marinade: 30ml/2tbsp English mustard powder 5ml/1tsp ground allspice powder Salt and freshly milled black pepper 90ml/6tbsp tomato ketchup 10ml/2tsp paprika 10ml/2tsp cayenne pepper, optional For the gravy: 25g/1oz plain flour 600ml/1pint good, hot […]

Steak Fajitas

Steak Fajitas

A great steak favourite with Mexican flavours. Steak is marinated in garlic, limes, chilli powder, cumin, soy sauce and sugar then cooked on a barbecue with sweet peppers and red oniosn. Sliced and served in warmflour tortillas. Serve with Mexican sides like guacamole and a tomato salsa. Ingredients: 450g/1lb lean hanger steak, trimmed For the […]

Barbecued Lance Steaks

Barbecued Lance Steaks

A quick to cook steak dish with a simple barbecue marinade, uses rump steaks cut in half. Ingredients: 2 x 300g/10½oz lean rump steaks, each cut in half 5ml/1tsp sunflower oil For the marinade: 15ml /1tbsp Worcestershire sauce 15-30ml/1-2tbsp prepared barbecue sauce 10ml/2tsp good balsamic vinegar Salt and freshly milled black pepper Rocket leaves, to […]

Oxtail with Herb Dumplings

Oxtail with Herb Dumplings

Ingredients: 1.3kg/3lb oxtail pieces 30ml/2tbsp plain flour mixed with 10ml/2tsp English mustard powder Salt and freshly milled black pepper 30ml/2tbsp sunflower oil 1 large onion, peeled and sliced 600ml/1pint stout or brown ale 300ml/½pint water Grated zest of 1 orange 2 bay leaves 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves 2 medium parsnips, peeled and roughly cubed […]

Fillet Steak with Stilton and Cranberries

Fillet Steak with Stilton and Cranberries

An entertaining recipe for two using fillet steaks that are stuffed with stilton cheese and cranberries and served with a potato and onion bake. Ingredients: 2 lean fillet steaks 50g/2oz blue cheese, e.g. Stilton, crumbled 5ml/1tsp dried cranberries, roughly chopped 15ml/1tbsp freshly chopped chives Salt 5ml/1tsp black peppercorns, crushed 30ml/2tbsp oil For Potato and Onion […]