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Comforting beef dinners — chilli, bolognese and hearty family favourites.

Deep bowl of Hungarian beef goulash with tender beef, potato and a swirl of soured cream, crusty bread alongside
beef Authentic Hungarian Beef Goulash ⏱ 2 hrs 20 mins medium
Classic American beef cheeseburger with melting Cheddar, lettuce, tomato and onion in a toasted brioche bun
beef Classic American Beef Burger ⏱ 25 mins easy
A slice of golden beef lasagne showing layers of beef ragu, white sauce and pasta on a white plate
beef Classic Beef Lasagne with Rich Ragu ⏱ 1 hr 10 mins medium
Cottage pie with golden mashed potato topping and a portion served on a plate
beef Cottage Pie ⏱ 1 hr medium
Bowl of creamy beef stroganoff with mushrooms over tagliatelle, topped with parsley.
beef Creamy Beef Stroganoff in 35 Minutes ⏱ 35 mins medium
Bowl of beef chilli with rice, topped with soured cream and coriander
beef Easy Beef Chilli ⏱ 50 mins easy
Beef meatballs in rich tomato sauce topped with fresh basil and grated Parmesan in a white bowl
beef Easy Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce ⏱ 40 mins easy
Three soft beef tacos topped with lettuce, grated cheese and coriander on a plate with lime wedges
beef Easy Beef Tacos in 30 Minutes ⏱ 30 mins easy
Bowl of rich beef bolognese over tagliatelle, topped with grated Parmesan and fresh basil
beef Freezer-Friendly Batch Bolognese for 8 ⏱ 1 hr 15 mins easy
Caramelised Korean bulgogi beef over white rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion, with kimchi alongside.
beef Korean BBQ Beef (Bulgogi) ⏱ 30 mins easy
Beef stir fry with peppers, broccoli and spring onions in a glossy sauce, served in a bowl with rice.
beef Quick Beef Stir Fry in 25 Minutes ⏱ 25 mins easy
Bowl of beef and ale stew with tender beef and carrots in glossy gravy over creamy mash
beef Rich Beef and Ale Stew with Melting Chunks ⏱ 2 hrs 50 mins medium
Rich slow cooker beef stew with tender chunks of beef and vegetables in a bowl
beef Slow Cooker Beef Stew ⏱ 6 hrs 20 mins easy
Bowl of dark, glossy beef rendang with tender beef chunks in thick spiced coconut sauce, served with steamed rice
beef Slow-Cooked Beef Rendang ⏱ 2 hrs 50 mins medium
Plate of spaghetti bolognese topped with grated Parmesan and basil
beef Spaghetti Bolognese ⏱ 1 hr easy
Sliced seared sirloin steak with a pink centre and a pile of golden crispy homemade chips on a plate
beef Steak and Chips at Home in 30 Minutes ⏱ 30 mins medium
Swedish meatballs in creamy gravy with mashed potato and a spoonful of red lingonberry jam
beef Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Dill Gravy ⏱ 45 mins easy

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