Look out for good quality beef sausages in your local butchers or most of the larger supermarkets now have a range with a high meat content which are perfect for this recipe. The garlic mash is quite subtle and gives the dish a wonderful lift.
ThereÄôs no doubt that making an authentic Bolognese sauce can take a bit of time which is why IÄôll always make a large quantity so that I can freeze it in smaller batches. This recipe makes 1.5kg (3 lb), which would be enough to serve 4-6 people with spaghetti Bolognese, using 350-450g (12 oz Äì1 lb) of spaghetti and make a lasagne, which would also serve 4-6 people.
We think this fabulous steak and kidney pudding is well worth making it from scratch, so that the delicious meat juices soak into the suet pastry as the whole thing cooks. It looks amazing served simply wrapped in a folded, clean white napkin with bowls of mashed potatoes and buttered peas.
Helen Graves served up a stunning roast Irish beef picanha recipe with some subtly spiced quince for a brilliant autumnal roast dinner. Picanha, also known as rump cap, makes a fantastic roasting cut, as the meat can be cooked to perfection in under an hour. Make sure you rest the beef before serving for optimum tenderness.
Andy McLeish serves up a stunning c?¥te de boeuf recipe with a rich truffle and Parmesan gratin Äì a truly decadent dish for when you fancy pushing the boat out. You neednÄôt be intimidated when cooking expensive cuts of beef such as this; AndyÄôs recipe video offers plenty of tips for how to get it right first time.
This slow cooked beef casserole maximises on the qualities of Irish beef shin as a cut. Cook for at least two hours for melt in the mouth results. This perfect autumnal dish is accompanied by a cauliflower mash, a healthy and nutritious alternative to mashed potato.
This is a great dish for all the family to enjoy and is perfect put in the centre of the table, so everyone can dig in. The beef can be marinated well in advance leaving very little to do at the last minute.
Sometimes you want something tasty and delicious but just donÄôt feel like cooking a full meal. For such a situation, this steak & caramelised onion sandwich is perfect! If you want to make it even more substantial, try serving it with crisp, fat chips and watch how quickly the plates are cleared!
Steak Diane is a French classic that has stood the test of time. ItÄôs impossible to beat a perfectly cooked piece of filet mignon served with a rich, creamy sauce and some fat chunky chips. A refreshing watercress salad on the side is the perfect accompaniment.
If you donÄôt want to use asparagus try long stemmed or purple sprouting broccoli. All give a refreshing crunch to this deeply savoury dish.