Let's get beefy this winter!

We love New Zealand beef and know that is the best in the world. It is beautiful on the barbecue in summer with a big green salad but it is also delicious pan fried or slow cooked with those lovely winter veggies.

We’re thinking hearty stews, filling soups, easy mince dinners for families and meals that put the slow cooker to great use.

We’ve gathered our 8 most popular winter beef recipes to get you inspired.

Teriyaki beef

Grab the slow cooker and throw this teriyaki beef on in the morning. Serve it tossed through vegetable laden noodles, on a pile of rice and vegetables or even rolled into sushi should you wish!

Eye Fillet with Miso Pumpkin Mash

The hero here is the pumpkin miso mash – we serve it with everything in the depths of winter. Eye fillet can be pricey, so we’ve made this with rump steak, sliced beautifully over the top – just as delicious. Serve with a big green salad on the side.

Braised beef short ribs with salsa verde

A short rib needs time to become a lovely dish, but the time is spent simply bubbling away on the stove top. Salsa verde makes the most of pantry staples and if you’ve got any leftover, it’s divine spread on a little toast.

Cheats Easy Beef Rendang

Few folks will turn down a wee hack to great flavour and here Jenny’s Tamarind chutney is put to the best use. Swap chuck steak for blade or casserole beef if you like and you’ve still have a delicious dinner.

Mediterranean beef with gremolata

Sweet sophistication, this dish is beloved every winter for it’s simplicity. We regularly swap the apricots for dried figs to get a slightly different twist. Serve on pearl couscous or even brown rice – it’s all delicious!

Spaghetti and meatballs

Keeping it classic, few people will say no to a plate full of spaghetti and meatballs in a tomato sauce. We love to double the batch of meatballs and freeze a portion for an easy future meal on those busy nights.

Beef schnitzel with creamy cheese sauce

We love schnitzel all year round, and it works in winter too! Just change up your vegetable sides to be more on season – we love a roasted broccoli and carrot salad on the side.

Easy Beef Stroganoff

This is a classic midweek meal – so quick to pull together and utterly delicious! Make sure you cook the beef in batches and don’t overcook, you want the rump steak nice and tender.