Step 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Place one tablespoon of the olive oil in a shallow non-metallic dish. Add the rosemary and most of the thyme, then season generously with black pepper. Add the minute steaks, turning to coat, then either use immediately (or cover with clingfilm and chill for up to 24…

Step 1 Place the minced beef in a bowl with the spring onions, Ras el-hanout, coriander and sesame seeds. Season to taste. Mix well to combine and then roll into 20 even-sized balls. Sprinkle the cornflour on a tray and roll the balls in it to lightly coat. Step 2 Heat the oil in a large…

Step 1 Place the garlic in a non-metallic dish with the lime rind and juice, cumin, coriander and paprika. Stir in half the olive oil. Fold in the beef strips and then cover with clingfilm and marinade for up to 2 hours (or overnight is best). Step 2 To make the fajitas, heat the remaining olive…

Step 1 For the pickled mooli, add the beetroot juice, sugar, vinegar and water to a saucepan and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Step 2 Dice enough mooli to produce two heaped tablespoons. Cut the remainder into thin discs, enough for ten per serving. Add the diced mooli…

Step 1 Arrange the beef medallions on a plate and spread over the cracked mixed peppercorns, pressing down to form a thick crust. Season with salt. Step 2 Heat 15 g of the butter and the oil in a frying pan. Add the beef fillets and sauté for 3 minutes on each side for medium rare,…

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 To prepare the brine, combine all of the ingredients into a large pan and place over a high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and set aside to infuse until completely cool. Step 2 Once the brine has cooled add the silverside to the pan, ensuring that it is completely…

Step 1 Begin by making the brine. Add all of the brining ingredients to a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and leave to infuse and cool. Step 2 Place the Jacob’s ladder in a large bowl and pour over the brine, making sure the meat is completely covered. Leave…