Wonderfully rich and gamey, this ragout would work equally well with polenta. In a pressure cooker or heavy pot heat a little olive oil and sear the ox cheeks briefly before setting them aside. Add a little more olive oil to the pot and gently fry 1 diced onion and 2 finely diced cloves of garlic until the onions are…… Continue reading tagliatelle with beef cheek and mushroom ragout
Category: beef
piquant beef stew + pilaf + zucchini with yoghurt
For this delectable meal I delved into PLEASE TO THE TABLE – THE RUSSIAN COOKBOOK by Anya von Bremzen and John Welchman. In Georgia this beef stew is cooked with sour plums but tamarind concentrate (available in Asian stores) makes a good substitute. I used beef shin on the bone for this stew but any stewing beef…… Continue reading piquant beef stew + pilaf + zucchini with yoghurt
koftas with tahini sauce
Thanks to Yotam Ottolenghi again for these delicious morsels! In a bowl mix 400g (14 oz) each of freshly minced lamb and beef, 1 small finely diced onion, 2 large minced cloves of garlic, 50g (1¾ oz) of roughly chopped toasted pine nuts (save some whole ones for later), 30g (1 oz) of finely chopped…… Continue reading koftas with tahini sauce
meatballs with broad beans
This recipe comes from Yotam Ottolenghi’s wonderful cookbook Jerusalem. In a large bowl mix 300g (10½ oz) of beef mince, 150g (5¼ oz) of lamb mince, a finely chopped onion, 120g (4¼ oz) of breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons each of finely chopped parsley, mint, dill and coriander (chop some extra for garnish), 2 crushed cloves of garlic, I tablespoon…… Continue reading meatballs with broad beans
meatloaf + barbecue sauce
A simple meat loaf with a wonderfully complex barbecue sauce. Thank you Matt Preston. Preheat the oven to 180℃ (350℉). Into a large bowl place 500g (1 lb 1½ oz ) each of beef mince and good pork sausages ( casings removed ), 1 finely chopped red onion, 3 finely diced cloves of garlic, 125g ( 4½ oz )…… Continue reading meatloaf + barbecue sauce
koftas + harissa + fragrant couscous
These beef and lamb koftas are simple to make and taste great cooked on a BBQ. Combine lamb mince with double the amount of beef mince. Add crushed garlic, cumin powder, mild paprika, parsley, a handful of breadcrumbs and salt and pepper to taste. Shape into long meatballs and cook over medium heat until just cooked…… Continue reading koftas + harissa + fragrant couscous
steak
Enhanced with a delicious Korean-style marinade this steak recipe should satisfy any meat lover. For 3-4 steaks you will need ⅓ of a cup of soy sauce, 4 finely sliced spring onions (more for garnish), 2 tablespoons each of olive oil, sesame oil, brown sugar and red wine vinegar, 2 cloves of minced garlic and freshly ground…… Continue reading steak
vietnamese beef stew (bò kho)
A wonderful combination of spices elevate the humble beef stew to another level. Brown 1 kilo (2 lbs) of diced beef in batches in some vegetable oil and set aside. In the same pot, fry 3 cloves of garlic for a few minutes then add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and continue to cook for…… Continue reading vietnamese beef stew (bò kho)
two bean chilli con carne
This is not only a meal in one pot but takes chilli con carne to a new level. Especially good made a day ahead. Begin by frying a large chopped onion in some oil until it wilts then add a few finely diced cloves of garlic and a finely diced hot red chilli. Next a…… Continue reading two bean chilli con carne
Spanish style roast beef
This simple method results in a moist, tender pot roast with a wonderfully tasty sauce. Season the meat with salt and then coat it with a little flour. In a heavy casserole dish, heat some olive oil and brown the meat on all sides. Add 2 onions cut into wedges and cook them a little…… Continue reading Spanish style roast beef
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