Step 1 Trim any excess fat from the steaks, and cut them against the grain into 2cm strips. Step 2 Mix the remaining ingredients together to make a marinade. Step 3 Add the strips of steak to a large bowl and toss them in the marinade. Step 4 Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least a few hours)….

Step 1 To make the shallot and tarragon butter, heat the oil and a knob of the butter in a small pan. Add the shallots and gently fry for 6-8 minutes until softened but not coloured. Leave to cool, then beat in the peppercorns, mustard, tarragon, chives and the remaining butter. Spoon on to a…

Step 1 If using a griddle or frying pan, place over a high heat until very hot. Cook the steak over medium-hot coals on the barbecue or on the pan for 10–12 minutes until well marked on the outside and rare to medium-rare inside. Season with salt and set aside to rest for up to…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into wedges then place on a baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss until evenly coated, then season with salt and roast for about 30 minutes until cooked through and lightly golden. Step 2 Place the minced beef in…

Step 1 Remove the outer leaves from the lemongrass stalks and reserve. Roughly chop the tender core and put into a food processor with the chillies, garlic, fresh ginger, onion, ground ginger, coriander, cumin, black pepper and 4 tablespoons of water. Blend to a smooth paste. Step 2 Heat the sunflower oil in a large flameproof…

Step 1 Place half of the sherry or rice wine and soy sauce in a shallow non-metallic dish and add the sesame oil and cornflour. Stir in the beef and set aside for 15 minutes (or up to 24 hours, covered with clingfilm in the fridge). Step 2 Heat a wok until searing hot. Place the…

Step 1 Preheat the grill to high and grill the whole onion and ginger until caramelised and deep brown in colour, turning regularly. Cut the beef shank into chunky pieces and place in a large pan with the bones. Add 3.5 litres (6 pints) of water with the charred onion and ginger. Tip in the…

Step 1 Slice the fillet of beef or your choice of steak into palm sized pieces. Tenderise each piece with a meat tenderiser or use the back of a kitchen knife or cleaver. This will make your steak very tender to eat. Step 2 Marinate beef with the soy sauce, Shaoxing rice wine, white pepper…

Step 1 Place the peppercorns in a pestle and mortar and lightly crush down, then tip on to a flat plate. Pat the steaks dry with kitchen roll and press the mixed peppercorns on to both sides of the steaks, using your hands. If you have time, cover with foil or clingfilm and leave at…