WAYS WITH.... BEEF

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SLOPPY JOES

Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large pan over a medium high heat. Cook

450g of minced beef for 5-6 minutes until browned, stirring to break it up. In a small bowl, combine four tablespoons of brown sugar and one of steak seasoning. Add to the pan. When the meat has browned, add one chopped onion, one chopped red pepper and one tablespoon each of red wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Turn the heat to medium and cook for 5-6 minutes. Stir in 450mI of passata and two tablespoons of tomato purée. Reduce the heat a little and simmer for five minutes longer. Scoop the mixture onto toasted burger buns and serve with chips or potato salad.

SPICY BEEF RICE BOWLS

Cook 350g of rice according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, heat

a large pan over a medium-high heat and cook 450g of minced beef for 5-6 minutes until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any liquid from the pan and transfer the beef to a plate to set aside. Return the pan to the heat and melt one tablespoon of coconut oil. Cook two s iced shallots, one crushed garlic clove and one sliced red chilli for 50 seconds. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook one sliced red pepper for 4-5 minutes. Add 180ml of beef stock and cook for five minutes. Mix one tablespoon each of cornflour and water together in a cup, add to the

pan and stir until thickened. Return the beef to the pan, stir and season to taste. Divide the rice between serving bowls and add the beef. Top with chopped spring onions and fried eggs, if desired.

BEEF TACO PIZZA

Preheat the oven to 2000C/1800C fan/ gas mark 6. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan over a low heat. Chop two onions, two garlic cloves and two green chillies and cook for five minutes. Add 450g of beef mince and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring to break it up. Drain off any excess fat. Stir in five tablespoons of taco seasoning and two zlOOg tins of refried beans. Add 300mI water, reduce the heat and simmer for 6-3 minutes. Brush two baking trays with oil and place a 25cm prepared pizza base on each. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the pizza bases and scatter each

with grated Cheddar. Bake for 16-20 minutes, then top with avocado, sliced jalapefios and sour cream. Serve the pizzas immediately.

GNOCCHI BOLOGNESE

Heat a splash of oil in a large pan over a medium heat and cook 500g of mince for 6-6 minutes until browned, stirring to break it up. Add two 400g tins of tomatoes and one tablespoon of Italian herbs, Fill one of the empty tomato tins with chicken stock and add to the pan. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 m notes. Put 400g of spinach in a colander and wilt with boiling water. Squeeze out as much water from the spinach as gou can, then leave to drain. Cook 400g of gnocchi, then drain. Turn the grill to high. Stir the gnocchi and spinach into the beef, season, then transfer to an ovenproof dish. Tear a 250g ball of Mozzarella into chunks,

scatter over, then grill until golden.

CHEESEBURGER SOUP

Heat a splash of oil 'n a large pan and brown 225g of minced beef, then drain and set aside. In the same pan, melt a knob of butter over a medium heat and cook one chopped onion, two grated carrots and a teaspoon of oregano for 10 minutes. Add 750mI of beef stock, three diced potatoes and the minced beef and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 12 minutes. Melt 50g of butter in a small pan and add 30g of flour; cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes. Add this to the SOUP, bring to a boil and cook for two minutes. Turn the heat to low. Stir in 220g of grated sharp Cheddar, 360ml of milk and seasoning. Stir until the cheese melts. Remove from the heat, add four tablespoons of sour cream and stir well.