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 marinate the steaks, pour the wine into a non-metallic dish. Cut the garlic bulb in half horizontally and add to the wine. Step 2 Coarsely crush the peppercorns in a pestle and mortar and add the rosemary and thyme sprigs. Add the steaks, turning to coat and set aside to marinade for at least…

Step 1 Rub the beef all over with olive oil and place in a shallow non-metallic dish with the garlic, cracked peppercorns and thyme. Rub all over the meat and cover with clingfilm. Marinate for at least an hour at room temperature, or, if possible, in the fridge overnight. Step 2 To make the lemon aioli,…

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 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 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 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 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 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,…