Beef

I make a big batch of this rich, silky chilli and portion it up with the scones, as it freezes well, taking the stress out of choosing what to make in the week. It’s the perfect meal to relax with on the sofa

Fresh cranberries add a lovely pop of almost citrusy sharpness to this rich beef stew. Serve with a buttery mash for the perfect ‘come in from the cold’ dinner

Slow-cooked until pull-apart tender, beef brisket makes a great alternative to mince in this beer-braised chilli

Rich and redolent with spices, this warming stew is ideal to make and freeze

A rich, east European-inspired stew made with meltingly tender beef brisket and beetroot. Delicious served on a bed of wholegrain rice mixed with spring onions and grated carrot, or ladled over tagliatelle that has been tossed with salted butter and toasted poppy seeds

A family-friendly meal that’s easy to throw together and freezes brilliantly

Not to be confused with the Italian ragu, which is a meat-based pasta sauce, this hearty, slow-cooked French-style stew is great for freezer-friendly batch cooking

A simple but flavour-packed recipe that you’ll want to add to your repertoire – make sure there’s plenty of room in your freezer for the extra portions. It tastes great either served with a creamy mash or some crisp-skinned baked potatoes

A fragrant twist on a classic beef pie. Delicious served with mashed sweet potato and spinach, and a crunchy fennel and lime slaw