Beef

Brimming with flavour, this slow-cooked curry is perfect for the cooler weather.

Chinese water spinach is a mild, versatile vegetable with crunchy white stalks and tender, dark green leaves. It resembles a bunch of spinach (which can be substituted) but has longer, more flexible leaves and thicker stems.

The combination of chilli, lime and coriander is irresistible in this fragrant dish of rice noodles and thinly sliced steak.

A Portuguese rendition of a traditional dish of coastal India called Sagoti.

A simple but delicious lunch time recipe, the combination of tender roasted beef, spicy horseradish cream and dense rye bread creates the perfect sandwich that will keep you fueled throughout the day.

Barbecued short ribs and potato pancakes from Australian Women's Weekly.

Fragrant and flavoursome dry beef curry with onions and peanuts from Australian Women's Weekly.

Use a whole-egg mayonnaise instead of the aïoli, if you prefer. Note

This quick and easy Mediterranean inspired dinner is perfect for a mid-week meal. Serve your tender grilled steak with veggies and tasty baba ganoush for a flavour-packed dish your family will love.

This backstrap and mint pesto is perfect served with sliced cooked potatoes

A herby and crunchy Asian salad with tender beef - a real summer delight.

Tender, delicious and full of colour, this warm beef salad is a fantastic option for a summer barbecue dinner. Char-grilled corn and a generous drizzle of homemade chimichurri really round out the dish!

This romantic steak dinner is absolutely delicious topped with pats of melting anchovy butter, sautéed mushrooms and steamed green beans.

A healthy Asian-style wombok and herb salad with beef and tamarind dressing.

Rice paper wrappers are available from the Asian food section in supermarkets. Filling ingredients can be prepared several hours ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator. Rolls can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead. Place on a tray lined with plastic wrap, then cover with a clean, damp tea towel and keep refrigerated. Note

Burgers have a bit of a bad image, mainly due to fast-food chains using highly processed ingredients and loads of fat. In fact, burgers are a wholesome and well-rounded meal if made with quality ingredients. Lean beef, salad vegetables, the bread of your choice – it’s all good, healthy stuff. Some people swear by beetroot on a burger, while others love pineapple, bacon and egg or a whole range of salads. However you like them, they’re a delicious family favourite.

This scrumptious pie will make the day of any full blooded Kiwi this winter.

Serve these juicy meatballs with pasta and a green salad for a quick and easy family dinner.

For a slightly richer colour and flavour, brown the beef in a little oil in a frying pan before adding it to the slow cooker. Note

As long as the wine you use is good enough to drink with the meal, any dry red will suffice; however, in keeping with the Italian feel of this recipe, we used a Chianti. serving suggestion Serve with baby rocket leaves sprinkled with flaked parmesan and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired. Note

To save time, ask the butcher to slice the beef. Note

A hearty Asian-style salad of beef and mushroom from Australian Women's Weekly.

A hearty and spicy green chilli stew from Australian Women's Weekly.

Fun and delicious Mexican beef burrito baskets for the family to enjoy.

This wonderfully flavoursome cheese and herb stuffing puts a delicious twist on your usual roast dinner. Serve it hot from the oven, sliced thinly with potatoes and our homemade gravy.

If you have time, marinate the steaks, covered, for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Note

Roasted garlic is a delicious accompaniment to roasted or grilled meat, or squeezed from the skin and spread on croutes. To ensure a tender roast, remember to stand the meat before serving.

Quick, easy and full of flavour; make this teriyaki beef and soba stir-fry for a tasty snack.

Take this Tuscan salad to work for lunch. Keep the bread at room temperature and salad in the fridge.

In Japan, sukiyaki is traditionally shared at the table from the pan in which it was cooked, making it a great dish for a fun dinner party. Diners use their chopsticks to dip the piping hot ingredients into their individual bowls of egg.

A rich braised beef curry that will melt in your mouth; served with dhal.

Rich, savoury beef broth makes an excellent base for other dishes, or fortified with added slivers of meat and vegetables, a light soup in its own right.

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

The beef roulade is very popular meat dish in the Viennese cuisine.

Smoked paprika and barbecue sauce both lend their smoky flavours to these delicious barbecued steaks. Fabulous served with baked potatoes, corn on the cob and lots of salad.

This melt-in-your-mouth beef stew is full of flavour and perfect for a cold night.

Bring Paris into your kitchen with this classic French bistro version of steak and chips (pommes frites): a tender piece of beef, grilled to perfection, served with freshly made skinny fries, twice cooked to crispy goodness.

Topped with fresh chilli and spring onion, these spicy beef and eggplant cups make a tasty starter or light meal.

Try something different with this herby crumbed steak, ideal served with chunky potato fries and green salad.

For nicely crisped potatoes, heat the oven tray before adding the potatoes. Note

This beautiful Asian inspired beef dish is complemented by the creamy and spicy wasabi sauce to create a winning dinner dish, perfect for entertaining guests.

Fragrant, fresh and packed with crunch, heat and flavour, pho makes an excellent healthy lunch.

A slow-cooked, meltingly-tender, divinely rich Thai beef curry topped with crunchy peanuts.

Beef coconut curry

A super fast sausage stir-fry that is savoury, slightly peppery, but completely delicious.

These tapas-style snacks make for the perfect Mexican party nibbles.

Quick, easy and delicious, this beef and pepper dish is a great supper for busy nights.

We used a triple-cream brie cheese here, you can replace it with the more easily found blue-vein variety, if you prefer, but choose one that’s mild and very creamy. Note

Chimichurri salsa with t-bone steak

Is there anything better than the hearty warmth of a delicious beef chilli on a cool autumn night?

Slow-cooked, tender pieces of beef and fried eggplant pair beautifully in this spiced Moroccan stew.

A delicious hearty beef salad of warm beef and hummus from Australian Women's Weekly.

Iceberg lettuce cups and crispy fried noodles add delicious crunch to this quick and easy crispy beef san choy bow recipe.

These beef fajitas with guacamole and fresh salsa are always a family winner.

Fresh and tender Thai beef on a bed or noodle salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Savoury, earthy mushroom cream sauce is gorgeous paired with these tender lamb steaks.

Carpaccio, usually served in Italy as a “primi piatti” (literally, the first plate), a first-course salad, can be made with finely sliced fish as well as the traditional beef fillet. Be certain that the meat you buy is as fresh as possible and from a reliable source. Note

You can make these lemongrass and beef rice paper rolls ahead of time, just place them seam-side down on a tray lined with plastic wrap, cover with damp paper towel and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Beef and mushroom make a delicious pair in this herby, slow-cooked stew.

These smoky beef and baked bean pies are fantastic served with mashed peas.

A classic British dish in canapé form.

If you’re taking this salad to work, hold the lemon juice until you’re ready to eat. Otherwise, eat the salad while the beef is still warm. Note

This tasty Asian style dish can be on the table within half an hour of arriving home in the evening. It's a perfectly balanced meal and full of flavour.

These crispy pastry cigars with plum dipping sauce make fantastic finger food.

Filled with slow-cooked beef, spices and green olives, these crispy empanadas make a heavenly snack or light meal with salad.

A warming winter soup from Australian Women's Weekly.

Shake things up with this upside-down beef dish from Australian Women's Weekly.

Been searching for the perfect sauce to complete your meal? Look no further; this thick and easy gravy is sure to become a favourite with its rich flavours.

If you have time, marinate the ribs, covered, for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Note