To get the best results, it’s important to choose the right cut for what you’re making. Hands up anyone who’s used fillet for a slow cooking casserole and ended up with mince? Or stir-fried gravy beef and still been chewing it hours later? Ok, maybe that’s an extreme example, but you get my point. Here’s […]
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Recipe: Shepherd’s Pie
My sister Diana made this for us recently and it reminded me how much I loved it. Serves 4 – 6. Ingredients: 500g grass fed beef mince 1 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2tbsps tomato paste 400g can peeled tomatoes 1 cup beef stock 1 cup frozen peas 1kg potatoes, peeled and chopped […]
Recipe: Steak Sandwiches with Onion Jam
My friend Lainie is a superb cook and has very kindly opened up her recipe vault to share her Steak Sandwiches with Onion Jam. These are perfect for quick dinners or a special lunch. (Serves 4.) Ingredients: 300gm grass fed beef fillet steak, halved horizontally and then tenderised Bunch of rocket 2 Roma tomatoes Turkish […]
Recipe: Warm Beef Salad
With the weather so warm, I’m always looking for simple, quick meals that aren’t too heavy. This warm beef salad is perfect for hot days, and even better if you cook the steak outside on the BBQ. (Serves 4.) Ingredients: 4 grass fed New York steaks 4 tsps Cajun or Moroccan spice mix (dried) 4 cups […]
Recipe: Corned Beef with White Sauce
Serves: 6 Total cooking time: 1.5 hours approx. Corned beef is one of those dishes that goes in and out of vogue. Personally, I love it all the time; in large part thanks to my Mum Margaret’s foolproof cooking directions! Ingredients: Grass Fed Corned Beef 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or sweetener of your choice such […]
Top 5 Tips for Perfect Steak
I love the idea that someone buys one of our steaks, takes it home and cooks it to perfection. I also cringe at the thought of it being cooked badly… so, here’s my Top 5 Tips for Perfect Steak. 1. Choose the right cut Are you eating the steak on its own or as part […]
Recipe: Beef Kofta served with Cous Cous
Mince is such a versatile product, from Spaghetti Bolognaise to rissoles to tacos. This recipe is for beef kofta (kebabs) which is a Middle Eastern dish and is a good alternative to hamburgers on the barbeque. Ingredients: 1 kg grass fed beef mince 1 brown onion 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 2 tbsp lemon juice 1.5 […]
Recipe: Korean Barbeque Steaks
We especially love this recipe because it uses just a few ingredients—most of which you’ll already have in the cupboard—and the flavours are fantastic! Ingredients: 8 grass fed BBQ steaks 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon castor sugar 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Method: Place […]