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Chilli Con Carne

An incredibly easy party dish with an authentic Mexican touch using grated dark chocolate for a rich, deep flavor.

Lasagne

A classic layered pasta dish with rich beef ragu, creamy béchamel sauce, and plenty of Parmesan cheese baked until golden.

Chilli

A rich beef chilli simmered with spices, dark chocolate, and kidney beans, served over fluffy basmati rice.

Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce Served with Rice

Handmade beef meatballs simmered in a fragrant, spiced tomato sauce with cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon, served over steamed rice.

Stuffed Marrow

Marrow stuffed with a savory beef mince sauce, enriched with eggs and cheese, then baked until golden and bubbling.

Lion Head Meatballs

Tasty beef meatballs cooked in vegetable stock with Chinese cabbage and mushrooms. Serve with sticky white rice.

Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

A budget-friendly classic Bolognese sauce simmered for depth of flavor, served with spaghetti. Can be frozen for later use.

Traditional Pie 'n' Mash with Parsley Liquor

Authentic British beef pies with suet pastry bases, shortcrust lids, creamy mashed potatoes, and a traditional savory parsley liquor sauce.

Splendidly Spicy Beef Burger

Flavorful beef patties mixed with sautéed onions, ginger, and garlic, served with spiced roasted potato wedges and burger buns.

Cottage Pie

A budget-friendly cottage pie featuring beef mince, baked beans, and tomatoes topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden.

Spicy Beef Burger

Tasty lean beef burgers featuring fresh herbs, chili, and garlic, pan-fried or grilled for a quick and flavorful meal.

Pancetta Beef Burger with Tarragon Mayonnaise

Flavorful beef patties mixed with herbs and pancetta, served with a creamy tarragon mustard mayonnaise on toasted ciabatta rolls.

Classic Lasagne

A rich beef and pork ragù layered with creamy white sauce, fresh pasta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, baked until golden.

Ravioli Two Ways

Homemade pasta with two distinct fillings, spinach and ricotta or meat, served in sage butter and tomato sauces.

Beef Ragù and Courgetti

A richly flavoured low-carb beef ragù served over spiralized courgette ribbons with a touch of liver and red wine.

Meatballs with Herb Salad

Spiced beef and pork meatballs stuffed with cream cheese, served with a fresh herb salad and flash-fried tomatoes.

Beef Consommé with Tortellini

An elegant, clear beef broth served with handmade pâté-filled tortellini and decorative vegetable spheres for a sophisticated starter.

Beef Koftas with Grilled Fig and Halloumi Salad

Spiced beef skewers served with grilled figs, golden halloumi, and a zesty dressed salad for a balanced Mediterranean meal.

Beef Ragu with Linguine

A classic winter warmer featuring handmade pasta and a rich, slow-simmered beef and bacon sauce topped with Parmesan cheese.

Bolognese Ragù with Tagliatelle

Slow cooked beef mince and pancetta in a rich wine and stock sauce, served over fresh tagliatelle with parmesan.

Bolognese with Tagliatelle

A rich, classic meat sauce served with homemade egg pasta. Simple to prepare, letting the ingredients bubble for deep flavor.

Bridie Pies

Golden puff pastry filled with seasoned beef mince, onions, and thyme, baked until crisp and golden brown.

Cheeseburger with Skinny Fries and Chilli Sweetcorn Relish

Beef burgers stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese served with homemade skinny fries and a spicy buttered sweetcorn relish.

Comforting Cottage Pie

A classic beef mince pie topped with a flavorful parsnip and potato mash featuring a hint of horseradish.

Cottage Pie with Peas

A comforting winter dish featuring tender beef mince in a rich red wine sauce topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

Fresh Pasta with a Classic Ragù Sauce

Handmade fresh pasta served with a slow-simmered beef and pork ragù, accompanied by a bright, zesty green salad.

Perfect Cottage Pie

A rich cottage pie featuring red wine, beef stock, and Worcestershire sauce, topped with creamy mashed baked potatoes.

Barbecued Gourmet Beefburgers

Handmade beef patties seasoned with chili and garlic, chilled then grilled on a barbecue and served in toasted buns.

Beef Tortilla Wraps

Quick beef mince wraps served with zesty homemade guacamole, fresh lettuce, and yogurt for a simple, tasty supper.

Chilli Beef Meatballs in Tomato, White Wine and Romero Pepper Sauce

Spicy beef meatballs simmered in a rich white wine and romero pepper sauce, served with herb-infused basmati rice.

Pappardelle and Meatballs

Succulent beef and pork meatballs in a rich tomato and red wine sauce, served with wide pappardelle pasta ribbons.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

A budget-friendly weeknight classic featuring homemade beef meatballs simmered in a simple, aromatic tomato sauce served over spaghetti.

Beef Buns

Savory beef mince wrapped in dough, baked until golden, and served with horseradish cream and a pickled walnut watercress salad.

Baked Meatballs with Hidden Veggies

Healthy baked meatballs in a smooth vegetable-packed tomato sauce topped with melted cheese, perfect for kids and freezing.

Italian Style Meatballs with Courgette ‘Tagliatelle’

Flavorful beef meatballs served over healthy courgette ribbons in a rich tomato and basil sauce.

Lasagne

The ultimate homemade lasagne made with beef and pork ragu, fresh pasta, Italian mozzarella, and creamy béchamel sauce.

Garlic Meatballs with Crisp Tacos and Homemade Tomato Sauce

Flavorful beef meatballs in a homemade tomato sauce served inside crispy pan-fried flour tortillas.

Spicy Chilli Con Carne with Guacamole

An easy beef chilli served with a fresh avocado salsa and steamed rice, with adjustable spice levels.

Pork and Beef Meatballs with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Savory pork and beef meatballs oven-finished and served with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce, kale, potatoes, and redcurrant jelly.

Cottage Pie with Dauphinoise Potato

A sophisticated cottage pie topped with creamy dauphinoise potatoes, featuring red wine, beef mince, and sharp cheddar cheese.

Mexican Tortilla Bake

A quick Mexican-style lasagne using tortillas, minced beef, spices, and a creamy mascarpone cheese topping.

Mom’s Meatloaf

A classic American meatloaf made with beef mince, breadcrumbs, and savory sauces, baked until golden and served hot or cold.

Minced Beef Pie

A tasty, economical beef mince and mushroom pie topped with golden shortcrust pastry. Best served with mashed potatoes.

Spicy Tortilla Nests

Fun flour tortilla nests filled with a savory mixture of beef, beans, and ratatouille, then baked with melted cheddar cheese.

Make and Freeze Lasagne

A serious batch of lasagne made with pork rib ragù, homemade pasta sheets, basil oil, and a rich cheese sauce.

Ricotta Beefburger

Simple beef burgers combined with creamy ricotta and sharp capers, served with a tangy sun-dried tomato relish in ciabatta.

Swedish Meatballs with Cream Sauce

Authentic Swedish meatballs served with a rich cream sauce, fresh cabbage and fennel salad, and boiled new potatoes.

Basic Braised Mince

A versatile base of beef mince braised with onions, garlic, herbs, and tomatoes, perfect for multiple meals or freezing.

Chilli Con Carne

A rich, slow-simmered beef chilli with mushrooms and kidney beans, served with rice, tortillas, soured cream, and cheddar.

Classic Meatballs with Pasta Sauce

Slow-simmered Italian tomato sauce with handmade beef and lamb meatballs, enriched with herbs, pine nuts, raisins, and pecorino cheese.

Beef and Onion Pie with Cheese Crust

Savory minced beef filling topped with a crisp Lancashire cheese pastry crust, baked until golden and served with mash.

Beef Empanadas

Sauté beef with vegetables and beer filling, wrap in homemade spiced pastry, and bake until golden brown and hot.

Best-Ever Spaghetti Bolognese

A rich beef and chicken liver bolognese with peppers and mushrooms served over spaghetti with grated parmesan cheese.

Cauliflower Cheese Cottage Pie

A classic cottage pie base topped with buttery mashed potatoes and a creamy cauliflower cheese gratin.

Beef Shepherd's Pie with Champ

Savory beef mince and vegetable base topped with chunky pea and spring onion champ, baked until golden brown and cheesy.

Beef Chilli with Bitter Chocolate

A rich, old-fashioned beef chilli featuring diced steak, mince, and dark chocolate for a deep, smoky dimension of flavor.

Cottage Pie to Feed a Crowd

Hearty beef mince with carrots and onions topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked until golden brown to serve forty people.

Cottage Pie with Cheesy Mash

A warming cottage pie featuring savory beef mince topped with delicious, creamy cheesy mashed potatoes, baked until perfectly golden-brown.

Hairy Bikers' Spaghetti Bolognese

A classic, simple family favorite featuring lean minced beef, fresh vegetables, and a rich tomato and red wine sauce.

Low-Fat Minced Beef and Potato Pies

Individual beef and potato pies made with lean mince and a low-fat pizza dough crust for a healthier alternative.

Meatball and Pearl Barley Stew

A budget-friendly stew featuring beef meatballs and pearl barley simmered with root vegetables in a savory beef stock.

Meatballs in Gravy

Succulent beef and pork meatballs simmered in a rich red wine and onion gravy. Perfect with mash and peas.

Meatballs with Cherry Tomato Sauce and Tagliatelle

Quick beef meatballs served with a simple garlic and chilli cherry tomato sauce over fresh tagliatelle pasta.

Mince and Dumplings

A comforting dish of simmered beef mince and vegetables topped with soft, fluffy suet dumplings.

Mince with Herb Dumplings

A comforting beef mince stew simmered with vegetables and topped with fluffy suet and herb dumplings.

Minced Beef Pinwheels

Savory puff pastry rolls filled with seasoned minced beef and cheese, baked until golden brown and well-risen.

Norfolk Dumplings with Mince and Boiled Potatoes

Hearty beef mince served with traditional parsley dumplings, buttered potatoes, and carrots. A classic British comfort food feast.

Riesling Pork Pies (Rieslingspaschteit)

Luxembourgish meat pies filled with pork and beef mince, then infused with a fragrant Riesling wine jelly after baking.

Tom Kerridge’s Spaghetti Bolognese

A rich, flavorful Bolognese using roasted beef mince for intensified flavor, served with al dente spaghetti and Parmesan cheese.

Beef and Pea Pilaf

A quick, spicy one-pot dish featuring beef mince, rice, and peas, cooked until the rice is tender and crisp.