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Everyone needs a good homemade steak pie once in a while. Make it easy using ready-made shortcrust pastry. 

Steak pie

900 grams/2lb braising steak,

flour,

olive oil

onions, sliced

parsley

tbsp chopped fresh thyme

salt and black pepper

570 milliliters/1 pint hot beef stock

225 grams/8 ounces ready-rolled shortcrust pastry

egg,

Turn leftover beef bouguignon into another traditional family favourite.

Beef stroganoff

fettuccine

button mushrooms, sliced

tsp sweet paprika

quantity Beef bourguignon (see notes)

can Heinz big red tomato soup

tbsp worcestershire sauce

sour cream

tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

‘Ram-don’ is an invented name for the Korean dish jjapaguri. In this version the meat is replaced with two types of tofu.


Smoked tofu and broccoli Korean-style ram-don (jjapaguri)

200 grams/7 ounces dried ramen or udon noodles

tbsp toasted sesame oil

garlic cloves, finely chopped

2.5cm/1in piece root ginger,

shallots, finely chopped

red chillies, seeds removed and finely chopped

tbsp cornflour

tbsp rapeseed oil

400 grams/14 ounces firm tofu, drained and cut into 2cm/¾in cubes

shitake mushrooms, sliced

Shaoxing rice wine

tbsp dark soy sauce

tbsp vegetarian mushroom sauce

tbsp clear rice vinegar

tamari

spring onions,

tsp dark soy sauce

tsp chilli oil (such as Chiu chilli oil)

tbsp tahini

tbsp sweet chilli sauce

sprinkle shichimi togarashi pepper flakes (a Japanese spice blend)

Treat your family or friends to a classic Chinese beef chow mein. Once you’ve marinated the steak and prepped the veg this sensational stir-fry is really quick to cook.

Each serving provides 545 kcal, 37g protein, 60g carbohydrates (of which 16g sugars), 15.5g fat (of which 3g saturates), 8.5g fibre and 2.5g salt.

Beef chow mein

450 grams/1lb rump steak,

tbsp oyster sauce

beef stock

brown sugar

tsp sesame oil

tsp black pepper,

vegetable oil

garlic cloves, crushed

ginger,

carrots,

mangetout

egg noodles

beansprouts

tbsp sesame oil

spring onions, peeled and chopped

This rich and satisfying lamb and lentil curry uses a great-value cut of meat for a tasty dinner on a budget. This dish is great for making ahead, check the tips section for freezing instructions. 

This meal provides 490 kcal, 36g protein, 28g carbohydrate (of which 7g sugars), 26g fat (of which 9g saturates), 5g fibre and 2.3g salt per portion. 




Lamb and lentil curry

sunflower oil

lamb

onions, roughly chopped

garlic cloves, roughly chopped

tbsp medium curry paste

tomatoes

150 grams/5½oz dried split red lentils, rinsed and drained

grams/2½oz curly kale spinach

black pepper

rice

This healthy chicken stir-fry is cooked fast, leaving the broccoli with a crunch. Put the brown rice on to boil while you prep the remaining ingredients and you can have this meal on the table in about half an hour.

Each serving provides 442 kcal, 40g protein, 46g carbohydrates (of which 5g sugars), 9.5g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 6.5g fibre and 0.9g salt.

Healthy chicken stir-fry

brown rice

chicken thigh fillets, sliced

onion, sliced

5mm/¼in fresh root ginger,

broccoli,

soy sauce

tbsp Chinese five-spice powder

Take comfort food up a notch and serve this hearty stroganoff with fettuccine.

beef rump steak, thinly sliced

butter

brown onion, thinly sliced

button mushrooms, thinly sliced

paprika

lemon juice

40.00 ml finely chopped fresh chives

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Herbs, pulses, noodles, spinach and soured cream combine in this Iranian comfort food dish, topped with deeply caramelised onions.

Persian noodle soup

tsp turmeric

tin chickpeas, drained

100 grams/3½oz small brown lentils

haricot beans, drained

vegetable stock

grams/1½oz butter

grams/3½oz linguine or Iranian reshtey noodles

spinach

grams/¾oz coriander

grams/½oz mint

x 250 milliliters/9fl oz tubs soured cream

Quinoa, a protein-rich seed, makes a great substitute for rice or couscous

Quinoa, lentil & feta salad

quinoa

shallot onion,

tarragon

cucumber

feta cheese crumbled

onions

orange

tbsp red or white wine vinegar

Cook the quinoa in a large pan of boiling water for 10-15 mins until tender, drain well, then set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small pan, then cook the shallot or onion for a few mins until softened. Add the tarragon, stir well, then remove from the heat.

Stir the softened shallot and tarragon into the cooled quinoa along with the lentils, cucumber, feta, spring onions, orange zest and juice and vinegar. Toss well together and chill until ready to serve.

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