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One pot dinners with New Zealand beef

Just because the temperature has dropped, winter is no excuse for boring meals! When the chill sets in, New Zealand beef become your best mates for cosy one pot dinners. Imagine a slow cooked beef shin bubbling away or a rich beef curry that warms you right through. These premium cuts are packed with flavour and perfect for hearty meals that stick to your ribs. Simply toss everything in one pot, let it simmer, and you’ll have a meal that’s easy, filling, and full of that good Kiwi goodness. Ideal for cold nights when you want comfort without the fuss or extra dishes.

Here are ten delicious one pot winter meals featuring New Zealand beef and lamb:

a bowl of beef stew with vegetables is sitting on a wooden table next to a bowl of rice .

a bowl of beef stew with vegetables is sitting on a wooden table next to a bowl of rice .

Slow cooked Tamarind beef curry

A slow cooker is the ultimate one pot hero, especially when dinner’s ready as soon as you walk in. This tamarind beef curry needs just a side of roti and a sprinkle of coriander if you’re feeling fancy.

a bowl of soup with noodles and a spoon in it .

a bowl of soup with noodles and a spoon in it .

Lasagna soup

Lasagna in a spoonable form, what’s not to love? Load it up with your favourite veggies for a winning family dinner all cooked in one pot.

a person is holding a pan of food with eggs on top on a wooden cutting board.

a person is holding a pan of food with eggs on top on a wooden cutting board.

Beef and bean shakshuka

Packed with protein, this shakshuka uses convenient canned beans combined with hearty beef mince for a nutritious and satisfying meal.

a bowl of beef curry with vegetables and rice on a wooden table .

a bowl of beef curry with vegetables and rice on a wooden table .

Easy red curry with beef

Faster than takeout and tastier too! Grab a quality jar of curry paste, it really makes all the difference in this quick and flavourful dish.

a skillet filled with beans , tomatoes , spinach and slliced steak .

a skillet filled with beans , tomatoes , spinach and slliced steak .

Steak with garlic parmesan beans

Cheesy, garlicky beans served alongside a perfectly cooked steak. The beans cook while the steak rests so no extra pans or dishes needed.

a wok filled with noodles meat and vegetables with chopsticks in it

a wok filled with noodles meat and vegetables with chopsticks in it

Chilli crispy beef noodles

Dinner in 15 minutes? Yes please! Beef mince and veggies make this viral favourite easy and delicious for both kids and adults.

a plate of food with mashed potatoes, meat and beans on a table .

a plate of food with mashed potatoes, meat and beans on a table .

Osso bucco with white beans and figs

Slow cooking is pure magic here. Tender beef shin and sweet figs meld together all day, creating a Middle Eastern inspired flavour bomb. Serve with mash, rice, or flatbreads and prepare to fight for seconds.

a person is holding a fork over a plate of beef rendang with rice and cucumber on the side on a table .

a person is holding a fork over a plate of beef rendang with rice and cucumber on the side on a table .

Cheat's beef rendang

A clever dinner hack using Jenny’s Tamarind chutney for that authentic Southeast Asian kick. Quick, easy, and packed with flavour.

a bowl of curry with rice and vegetables on a wooden table with a fork .

a bowl of curry with rice and vegetables on a wooden table with a fork .

Slow cooker beef satay

Set it in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to a beautiful, family friendly satay dinner that’s bursting with flavour.

a bowl of beef and broccoli with noodles and chopsticks on a wooden table .

a bowl of beef and broccoli with noodles and chopsticks on a wooden table .

Asian beef with noodles

A touch of ginger livens up rump steak perfectly. Add your favourite vegetables for an easy, one pot dinner that’s full of fresh, vibrant flavours.

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Posted by Kirsten McCaffrey

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