Category: beef

beef ragu

beef ragu

When winter hits and the temperature drops there is nothing better than a beef ragu with red wine and pasta. We use a 1 kg oyster blade roast cut in 6-8 large pieces. You can prep you vegetable while the beef is cooking or if 

cheeseburger pizza

cheeseburger pizza

Cheeseburger pizza is a pizza with a burger sauce topped with beef, cheese, onions and pickles… It doesn’t get much better than that! Its a simple and easy meal to make in under 30 minutes. If you are a fan of making burgers at home 

cheeseburger tacos

cheeseburger tacos

Cheeseburger tacos are a quick and easy mid week meal that can be made in under 30 minutes. I tend to serve mine in batches straight out of the hot pan. These can be made with flour based tacos or corn tacos to make them 

American goulash

American goulash

Not to be confused with traditional Hungarian goulash that is a chunky beef stew, American goulash is a one pot macaroni dish made with mince. While it has similar elements (meat and paprika) the two are very different dishes. If you are looking for a 

beef goulash

beef goulash

beef goulash with variety I am a huge goulash fan and would happily spend two hours stirring the pot away. This is one of our go to Sunday dinners that the kids have loved since they were taste testing new pureed foods and we would 

stroganoff (beef or chicken)

stroganoff (beef or chicken)

Stroganoff is an easy mid week dinner with a sour cream mushroom sauce. It can be made with chicken, beef or pork depending on what meat you prefer. There is also an option for different sides with pasta, rice, mash potato or egg noodles. Our 

beef short rib pastrami

beef short rib pastrami

Beef short ribs cured, rubbed and smoked to make delicious pastrami. You can eat it straight off the bone or slice it up to make a traditional Reuben sandwich.

oyster blade pastrami

oyster blade pastrami

Oyster blade is our preferred cut for pulled beef. As it turns out it also works well when cured, smoked and turned into pastrami.

Korean beef burger with kimchi mayo

Korean beef burger with kimchi mayo

Korean beef bulgogi burgers with kimchi mayo and a red cabbage slaw.

beef cheeks

beef cheeks

Beef cheeks have a deep, rich flavour that deserves more recognition than it currently has. Although they are relatively small in comparison to most cuts associated with barbecue they still require a long low and slow cook. When fully rendered the gelatinous streak that runs through the cheek breaks down making the meat tender and juicy.

picanha (rump cap)

picanha (rump cap)

Picanha steak is juicy, packed with flavour and relatively inexpensive. Brazilians love it and so do we! Take it to the next level by cooking on a rotisserie.

Reuben Sandwich

Reuben Sandwich

Traditional Reuben sandwich with beef short rib pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Russian style sauce and pickles on toasted rye.

reuben sushi

reuben sushi

Born out of a love for Reuben sandwiches this beef shortrib Reuben sushi consists of the usual Reuben ingredients of sauerkraut, swiss cheese and a spicy sauce.

pulled beef nachos

pulled beef nachos

Pulled beef nachos with guacamole, pico de gallo and spicy sour cream. The first course at our inaugural Slow and Low event.

chilli jam beef burgers

chilli jam beef burgers

Thai chilli jam beef burgers with Swiss cheese, buttermilk fried onion rings, avocado mayo, some healthy stuff all on a brioche bun.

beef and beetroot burger

beef and beetroot burger

Beef burger with a beetroot relish, cheese, onion, pickles and mayo all on a brioche bun. A great combination of sweet and savoury flavours.

beef shortrib

beef shortrib

Beef short rib has become a favourite of mine in the world of barbecue. Dry brined, seasoned with a simple rub and cooked low and slow for about 7 hours it runs a close second to brisket for me.

aussie burger

aussie burger

A traditional Aussie burger with bacon, cheese, egg, lettuce, tomato, onion, beetroot, BBQ sauce and a beef patty seasoned with a Vegemite dust.

spaghetti squash bolognese

spaghetti squash bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese minus the pasta! This rich and tasty slow cooked beef and pork bolognese is served on spaghetti squash noodles for a gluten-free, paleo friendly and low calorie alternative.

Vegemite burger

Vegemite burger

I love Vegemite. I love it so much I’ve been known to grab a spoon, open the cupboard and… well you get the idea. Here is my recipe for beef burgers seasoned with Vegemite dust, topped with maple caramelised onions and a sugar free tomato sauce all on a brioche bun.