Step 1 Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the beef and brown well. Step 2 Add the onion and garlic and cook 2-3 minutes. Add the chilli powder, cumin, tomatoes and stock. Stir well. Season and bring to the boil. Step 3 Cook gently for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Step 4 Add the…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 160°C/°F/Gas Mark 3. Step 2 Add the beef to a hot, deep casserole dish with a dash of oil and sprinkle over the flour. Give the meat a good stir until the flour disappears from sight and the meat is very well-browned. Step 3 Add the remaining ingredients needed…

Step 1 Place the corned beef in a large pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 3 hours or until tender, occasionally skimming any scum that rises to the top. Leave to cool in the pan and then about half an hour before you are…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas mark 5. Put the olive oil in a roasting tin or large pie dish and add the beef, potatoes, onions, thyme, flour and cayenne pepper. Toss well together and season to taste. Roast for 25 minutes until tender, turning the beef and vegetables occasionally to ensure they cook…

Step 1 Sprinkle the steak with the paprika and season generously. Heat half the butter and oil in a frying pan, add the steak and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until sealed and lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Step 2 Reheat a pan over a medium heat. Add the rest of the…

Step 1 To marinade the beef, combine the soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, garlic, white pepper and star anise in a large non-metallic bowl.  Add the beef pieces and toss thoroughly. Cover with clingfilm and leave to marinade in the fridge for at least six hours (overnight is even better). Step 2 To cook the…

Step 1 Heat half the olive oil in a large pan and tip in the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened but not coloured. Stir in the minced beef and cook for another few minutes until lightly browned, breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon. Stir in the passata and add the…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Heat a casserole dish, add the oil, then tip in the bacon and cook for 3-4 minutes until sizzling. Increase the heat and add the beef and cook for another 6-8 minutes until browned. Remove all the meat with a slotted spoon and add the onions, carrots…

Step 1 To make the bolognaise sauce, heat a large pan. Add the oil with the onion, carrot, celery, garlic and thyme. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables have softened and taken on a little colour, stirring occasionally. Add the minced beef and mix until well combined, then sauté until well browned, breaking up…