Don't just feed a crowd, please a crowd with this deliciously warming slow-cooker chilli, made with budget-friendly beef brisket. Aromatic spices give this dish a lovely depth of flavour and what's more, it's freezable, so you can prep it in advance for stress-free entertaining or batch cook for speedy midweek meals.
Hosting this Christmas? Impress you guests with this showstopping lasagne. Make a slow-cooked beef brisket ragu and layer it between lasagne sheets with cheese sauce - wow!
These birria-inspired buns are mouthwateringly delicious. Slow-cook your beef brisket with herbs and stock until tender, then shred it into the umami sauce. Serve in buns with pickles, mozzarella and coriander...now that's sure to impress.
Spag bol, but faster and just as tasty! Why not try this healthy pasta dish, which uses leftover meatloaf and pasta sauce from our Lentil and beef meatloaf recipe. It's on the table in 15, so it's a real winning dinner for busy days.
These jacket potatoes filled with a veg-packed bean and beef ragu makes a hearty and warming dinner
You can rustle up this healthy, Mexican-inspired burrito bowl in just over half an hour. Using frozen veg and rice, it's quick and easy to prepare, ideal for a tasty midweek meal or relaxed weekend food. Serving six, there's plenty to go round or save some leftovers for lunch the next day.
Beef and black beans are cooked with taco seasoning before being piled on top of tortilla chips and baked with cheese
A warming one-pot of slow-cooked beef chunks with fresh veg, aromatic herbs and spices, and plenty of red wine
Lasagne soup... yep you read that right! Transform the family favourite dinner into an easy soup, perfect for the colder months. With a dash of cream and plenty of Parmesan and mozzarella, you won't be able to get enough of this one.
This Mexican-inspired meal is perfect for lazy Sunday barbecues with family and friends
Spaghetti Bolognese is a timeless family favourite - make it even better with this hearty Bolognese pasta bake recipe. With plenty of hidden veg and a melting cheese topping, this baked pasta with mince is the perfect wallet-friendly way to feed the whole family. You could even use leftover Bolognese to make it speedier!
Roast beef is a classic main for Christmas, whether as an alternative to roast turkey on the big day or for a get-together meal over the holidays. Our recipe includes a hot, spicy-sweet marinade, creating a rich depth of flavour that's perfect for a special roast lunch.
Everything you love about cottage pie, but with plenty of hidden veg and the addition of green lentils to make this family favourite more nutritious and just as delicious! Prep this in advance and freeze, then you'll have a brilliantly balanced midweek meal for busy days, just add fresh spring greens to serve.
Is there anything better than sausage rolls during the festive season? We certainly don’t think so! Unless, of course, you upgrade them by combining the usual sausage meat with a stuffing mix in these 20-minute wonders. Another A-star for the air-fryer.
This is a great dish for entertaining as the oven does all the hard work
Rustle up this vibrant, hearty cottage pie with a twist. This version includes a gorgeous topping of sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips
They might be small, but these mini beef pies pack a Stilton-powered punch
This hearty family favourite is the ultimate comforting main, featuring rich beef mince, gorgeous root veggies and a crispy grated potato topping.
This is a real winter warmer: curry and pie combine for a delicious twist on the classic keema, with this beef curry topped with root veg mash. It's a winner for those short on time as it uses a ready-made paste and carrot and swede mash.
A hearty steak pie that can be prepared ahead and pulled out of the freezer when it's needed – the perfect Christmas meal for all the family
This stand out beef bourguignon pie is a traditional French casserole dish that's a hearty meal for the whole family
Add a twist to your beef pie with these delicious Indian flavours. Spices of cumin, ground coriander, turmeric and garam masala plus the heat of the red chillies makes for a moreish spicy beef dish. The whole family will love the rosti topping, too.
This comforting hash pie uses leftover roast beef and potatoes to make a winter warmer that the whole family will enjoy - tuck in!
A delicious Italian take on the traditional cottage pie. This recipe is uses crispy pancetta and a gooey Parmesan crust to really bring out the delicious Italian flavours
The ultimate comforting main, this delicious cottage pie combines a rich red wine and beef stew with a buttery sweet potato topping. A spin on a family favourite, it is sure to go down a treat
Why not try this traditional steak cottage pie topped with a parsnip and potato mash for a hearty and comforting meal?
Make light work of this easy roast beef for two, served with horseradish mash and seasonal greens
A prime cut for roasting, this tender beef topside makes an excellent alternative main for Christmas dinner
If you’re not having turkey this year, try this showstopping sticky pomegranate-glazed roast beef for an alternative Christmas main. Classic roast beef is given a glossy pomegranate glaze for a sweet and tangy Middle Eastern spin.
One simple way to cut down on your meat consumption is to replace some of the meat in your meals with vegetables or lentils, but that can take time - so we’ve done a lot of the work for you in one quick, purse-friendly solution.