Beef

‘To stove’ means ‘to stew’ in Scots, but here the meaning could easily relate to how deliciously simple ‘stovies’ are to make. Believed to date back to the 19th century, it’s said the creation of ‘stovies’ stemmed from the master of the house giving their Sunday leftovers to the servants, who would then turn them into a stew. This comforting recipe is ideal for Burns Night

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

This cheat’s stifado uses ready-made meatballs instead of stewing beef to deliver the same tender results in a fraction of the time

If you don’t have celeriac, swap in whatever root veggies you have to hand, parsnips or swede would both work well. See our tip below if you're using a slow cooker

This stew – often considered the national dish of Jamaica – is a must-try if you love meltingly tender meat packed with the classic seasonings of the Caribbean. Serve with white rice, or Jamaican-style rice and peas

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

This comforting beef stew cottage pie recipe reimagines the retro school dinner classic. The assembled dish can be prepared a day ahead of cooking

This northern Nigerian dish, also known as miyan geda and tuwo shinkafa, is a rich, hearty, spicy stew

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