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Inspiration Easy spring beef recipes for busy weeknightsEasy spring beef recipes for busy weeknights
Spring’s the season for keeping things light, fresh, and easy, especially when it comes to dinner. Whether you're racing between after-school activities or just soaking up the longer evenings, these beef recipes are here to make weeknights simpler. Think speedy stir-fries, hands-on tacos, colourful bowls, and beefed-up burgers, all packed with flavour and ready in around 30 minutes (or less). These are the kinds of dinners that taste like you’ve made an effort…

Lazy mans fried rice
The days are getting longer and you don’t wanna spend that much time inside? Great, here’s dinner on the table in 7 minutes. Air fryer fried rice, give it a go and let us know what you think.

Meatball subs
The family will love these and sometimes you need a dinner that’s going to win on all fronts. A big leafy green salad and a little flourish of herbs is the perfect finish.

Beef noodle stir fry
Our friend VJ Cooks, uses this meal as a way to use up whatever veggies she has in the fridge and we encourage you to do the same! Just aim for 1 cup of vegetables per person and you’re on track.

Mexican beef and black bean bowls
High protein, loaded with colourful vegetables and ready in 10 minutes! These bowls have all the flavours of Mexico and tick all the healthy eating boxes.


Pickle brined skirt steak
Turn that jar of pickles in your fridge into something extraordinary with very little effort. We love skirt steak and when given a little love, can be tender and beautiful.

Beef mince salad cups and kumara wedges
High protein, loaded with colourful vegetables and ready in 10 minutes! These bowls have all the flavours of Mexico and tick all the healthy eating boxes.


Beef and mushroom burgers
We all love a burger and this one is the ideal blend of tasty beef and tender mushrooms. Mix up your toppings, we love a crunchy coleslaw and a few pickles.

Posted by Beef + Lamb New Zealand