From prep to plate in five minutes

Sweet, spicy, smoky and savoury, all in under 30 minutes. These eight beef and lamb recipes prove that flavour does not need hours of cooking. With just five minutes of prep, smart techniques and simple finishing touches, you can create meals that feel vibrant, satisfying and special every night of the week. These recipes make weeknight dinners something to look forward to. Quick, fuss-free and full of flavour, they show that a little prep goes a long way. Each dish is easy to make, satisfying to eat, and packed with taste that feels intentional. Keep reading to discover eight beef and lamb meals that transform just five minutes of prep into a dinner everyone will love.

A bowl of ground beef, broccoli, sliced avocado, roasted sweet potato, and cottage cheese with a light drizzle.

Hot honey beef bowl

Turn everyday ingredients into something extraordinary with this sweet, spicy, sticky, and savoury bowl that feels special but comes together fast. Brown spiced beef mince and roast quick veggies before finishing with creamy cottage cheese, avocado, and a drizzle of hot honey over the top.

A bowl of koftas with couscous and vegetable salad, topped with yoghurt.

Simple lamb koftas

These Middle Eastern‑inspired lamb mince koftas are easy to shape and quick to cook, making them perfect for a rushed dinner. Mix mince with herbs and warming spices, form into shapes, and cook before serving with yoghurt or wraps.

Beef stir-fry with corn, green beans, cashews, and sesame seeds, served with white rice, chopsticks, and soy sauce.

Teriyaki beef stir fry

When you need dinner on the table in under half an hour this teriyaki beef stir fry delivers. Tender sliced beef and crisp vegetables are wok‑seared in a glossy teriyaki glaze and served up with rice or noodles for a complete meal.

A platter of shredded lamb, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and a creamy white sauce, surrounded by pita bread.

Lamb smash salad

Crispy spiced lamb mince combines with smashed cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, olives, and whipped feta for a fresh and texturally exciting salad that comes together quickly. Finish with hot honey or chilli oil for extra oomph.

A main dish of sliced steak, rocket, beets, and a small bowl of sauce, served with sides of grilled zucchini and sliced beets.

Skirt steak with horopito and pickled beetroot

Sear skirt steak to smoky perfection and pair with quickly pickled beetroot for a bold plate full of flavour. While the marinade and pickles are simple and fast to prepare, the steak cooks quickly on a hot pan or grill for maximum taste and minimal fuss.