Chilli bean bake with soured cream mash

A comforting supper for a crowd that you can freeze ahead to save time on the night

Poached beef fillet with watercress & walnut salad

Poaching is a great way to cook small joint of meat – this recipe is full of herby flavour

Braised beef with anchovy toasts

This slow-cooked dish makes a cheaper cut of beef skirt tender and melt-in-the-mouth. It’s freezable too so great for a simple, budget dinner party

Barbecued fajita steak

If you have time the day before, marinate the meat overnight, then, when you’re ready, light the barbie and get cooking…

Venison steak with Port sauce

If you’re a beef-lover, give venison a go – it’s rich and flavoursome, but lower in fat

Quick beef & broccoli noodles

Quick, tasty, low-fat and it uses your storecupboard basics. A perfect mid-week meal

Beef fillet with beetroot & horseradish

Savour this special occasion healthy and herby beef fillet salad

Cottage pie

This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Homemade burgers with sweet potato wedges

Use lean mince and fresh chilli for a healthy and flavoursome patty and serve with paprika-spiced sweet potato chips

5 easy pizza toppings

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Knock up a quick dough base then choose one of these exciting toppings for an easy homemade Italian feast

Keema curry & raita

This curry uses lean beef mince and is lightly spiced- it makes a nutritious, hearty and iron-rich supper

Texas barbecue brisket

Take your barbecue beyond the burger with this brilliant beef brisket