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Slow cooking is one of the best ways to showcase the incredible quality and flavour of New Zealand beef. Thanks to our lush pastures and careful farming, New Zealand beef is naturally tender, rich, and perfect for recipes that need a little time to work their magic.
Slow cooking not only transforms affordable beef cuts into succulent, flavour-packed meals, but it also brings out the depth and character that Kiwi beef is famous for. Whether you’re looking for a hearty family dinner or something a bit special, slow cooking New Zealand beef is your ticket to easy, delicious, and nourishing meals that everyone will love.
Slow cooked beef cheeks
One of the ultimate slow cooker beef recipes is slow-cooked beef cheeks. This dish takes advantage of the beef cheek’s natural marbling, resulting in incredibly tender meat after a long, gentle cook. The rich sauce, enhanced with orange and aromatic spices, makes this recipe a standout for special occasions or a comforting night in.
Cheat's beef rendang
If you’re craving bold, authentic flavours with minimal fuss, try the cheat’s easy beef rendang. this slow cooker beef recipe uses New Zealand beef and a clever shortcut to capture all the aromatic spices and coconut richness of traditional rendang. it’s a fantastic way to enjoy a deeply satisfying curry that’s perfect for serving over fluffy rice or with warm flatbread.
Beef shin laksa
Staying in Southeast Asia, the beef shin laksa is a slow cooker favourite. This recipe combines slow-cooked New Zealand beef shin with a fragrant, spicy laksa broth, noodles, and fresh herbs. The beef becomes beautifully tender, soaking up all the coconut and spice flavours, making every spoonful a delight.
Star anise beef and noodle salad
If you’re after a lighter meal that still delivers big flavour, the star anise beef and noodle salad is a must-try. Here, slow-cooked New Zealand beef is infused with the warm, distinctive aroma of star anise, then served over noodles with crisp vegetables and a punchy dressing.
Pulled beef nachos
For a fun, family-friendly option, you can’t beat pulled beef nachos. Slow-cooked New Zealand beef is shredded and piled high on crunchy corn chips, then loaded with your favourite toppings. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser, turning humble beef into a flavour-packed centrepiece for sharing with friends or family.
Hearty beef and vegetable soup
And when you need classic comfort, Hearty beef and veggie soup is the answer. This slow cooker beef soup recipe is packed with tender New Zealand beef and plenty of wholesome vegetables, making it both nourishing and filling. It’s the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day and makes great leftovers for lunch or dinner.
Slow cooked beef ragu
If you’re looking for an easy slow cooker beef recipe that’s sure to impress, try the slow cooked beef ragu made with New Zealand bolar roast. This dish is a family favourite for good reason. Most people are scared of a bolar roast but it cooks gently to become a raggedy, rich ragu that kids and adults alike will love.
Mediterranean beef with gremolata
Who doesn’t love the Mediterranean? This recipe takes New Zealand cross-cut blade steak and slow-cooks it with sweet apricots, juicy prunes, and a fragrant cinnamon stick, creating a casserole that’s as comforting as it is exotic. It’s the ultimate way to showcase how New Zealand beef can bring a little Mediterranean holiday to your dinner table.
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