Easy peasy risotto with chilli & mint crumbs

This cheap pea risotto doesn’t skimp on flavour, with lemon zest and Italian-style hard cheese, such as pecorino or Parmesan

Stir-fry green curry beef with asparagus & sugar snaps

Whip up this quick Thai stir-fry with sliced sirloin steak, coconut milk and plenty of green veggies for a healthy and delicious dinner in just 20 minutes

Speedy beef tacos

Use leftover sauce from our Spaghetti Bolognese with salami & basil recipe to rustle up these speedy beef tacos

Seared beef, grilled pepper & caper berry

This Spanish beef, pepper and caper berry skewer is great for a tapas evening or dinner party

Harissa beef skewers with avocado dip

These tasty spiced skewers work just as well with lamb or chicken. For a vegetarian alternative, use chunky pieces of halloumi cheese

Cumin & onion marinated beef

Based on the Brazilian dish churrasco, steak is flavoured with tangy Worcestershire sauce, spices, citrus and garlic

Beefy melanzane parmigiana

Try a meaty take on the traditional Italian aubergine bake by adding rich beef ragu. Top with mascarpone, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese

Stir-fried Korean beef

Whip up a speedy beef, beansprout and spinach stir-fry seasoned with sweet mirin, garlic, sesame seeds and soy sauce

Corned beef hash

A traditional storecupboard supper of fried potatoes with thrifty corned beef. Serve with the mandatory baked beans

Beef, potato & banana curry with cashew rice

Banana and tamarind add a rich sweetness to this slow-cooked spice pot with nutty basmati and coconut sauce

Beef & lentil cottage pie with cauliflower & potato topping

Try a new topping for your comforting bake by adding cauliflower and a little cheddar cheese – there’ll be some leftover for a second meal, too

Easy pesto lasagne

This vegetarian bake from reader Lucy Nanor is packed with spinach and peas along with creamy pesto and mascarpone sauce