Step 1 Season the beef fillet thoroughly with salt and pepper and place a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the oil to the pan and, once the pan is nice and hot, add the beef, sprinkling over the chopped thyme.  Sear on all sides, turning every 1-2 minutes to colour until it…

Step 1 To make the soda bread croutons, tip the plain flour, self-raising wholemeal flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt in a mixing bowl and combine. Make a well in the centre, and then pour in the buttermilk. Bring together the dough with a knife. Knead, shape, and then put in a 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6…

Step 1 First, take your beef fillet steak and slice it into 4 pieces to make it more manageable then place in a bowl, along with the rest of the marinade ingredients Step 2 Mix together gently, cover with cling film and leave for just an hour, at room temperature Step 3 Next, take a pan,…

Step 1 Pat the beef dry then season all over with salt. In a large pan, heat the oil over a high heat. Spread the beef out and sear on both sides until lightly browned. Be patient and do this in batches to ensure the beef browns nicely and doesn’t stew in the pan. Step 2…

Step 1 To make the brine, place all of the ingredients in a large saucepan, pour in 2.5 litres of water and gradually bring to the boil, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve. Once it has come to the boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and…

Step 1 Place all the ingredients for the spice paste ingredients in a small food processor and whizz until fine. Step 2 Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large heavy based pot over high heat. Add half the beef and brown, then remove onto plate. Repeat with remaining beef. Step 3 Lower heat to medium low. Add…

Step 1 To prepare the beef mixture, heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion until lightly golden. Stir in the smoked paprika, cumin and coriander and cook for another minute or so. Step 2 To make the chilli salsa, place the tomatoes in a non-metallic bowl with the red onion, chopped coriander,…

Step 1 Mix together the chilli oil, chilli powder, paprika, sugar and the lime rind and juice in a shallow non-metallic dish. Add the steak to the chilli mixture and stir until well coated, then cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours. Step 2 To make the chilli sauce, heat the…

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…