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Steak Salads

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Spring beef rump steak salad

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 30 mins

Pickle brined skirt steak with ranch salad

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Steaks with cowboy caviar

Prep: 25 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Summer steak salad with salsa verde and mushrooms

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Teriyaki beef and edamame bowls

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Steak salad with quinoa, grapes and feta cheese

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 25 mins

Grilled steak, kumara and courgette salad

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Niçoise-ish steak salad

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Rump steak rainbow bowls

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Rosemary seared steak and warm potato salad

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 30 mins

Sesame-crusted poke bowl

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 40 mins

Sirloin steak, zucchini and pearl barley salad

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Thai beef salad

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Beef and pasta salad

Prep: 1 hr 15 mins |

Cook: 38 mins

Rosemary and balsamic lamb steaks with Israeli couscous salad

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Beef and grain salad

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 6 mins

Beef bowl

Quick and Easy

Prep: 5 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Tomahawk with miso mushroom sauce

Prep: 5 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Rump steak with a simple pan sauce

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Skirt steak bulgogi

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Sirloin steak bites with cowboy butter

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 40 mins

Emma Twigg's ultimate scotch steak

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Beef eye fillet steaks in spinach and mushroom sauce

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Teriyaki steak with wasabi butter

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Steak with stuffed portobello mushrooms

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 6 mins

Beef steak wraps

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 5 mins

Mexican steak soft tacos with chimichurri and buffalo cheese

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Barbecued steak with black olive tapenade butter

Prep: 5 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Peppered steak with mustard cream

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 8 mins

Mustard pan-fried scotch fillet steak with a quick béarnaise

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Classic beef steaks with fresh tomato salsa

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Seared steak with summer spaghetti

Steak Sandwiches and Wraps

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Steak and salsa verde sandwich

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Philly cheesesteaks

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Steak, cheese and onion melts

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Korean Skirt Steak Sandwich

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 8 mins

Street-style beef tacos

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Beer-marinated steak sandwiches

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Spicy beef tacos with avocado and lime crema

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Barbecue Fajitas with Avocado Salsa

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 40 mins

Steak banh mi

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 40 mins

Steak and egg sandwich with caramelised onions and sundried tomato aioli

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Beefy Breakfast Burrito

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Barbecued rump steak wrap with corn salsa

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Beef fajitas

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 25 mins

Steak and mushroom sandwich

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 1 hr 30 mins

Puku Miti

Special Occasion

Prep: 5 mins |

Cook: 1 hr 50 mins

Tomahawk steak with tamarind glaze

Prep: 3 hrs |

Cook: 15 mins

Prosciutto and provolone stuffed flank steak

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 4 hrs

Slow cooked beef bolar roast with smashed potatoes

Prep: 30 mins |

Eye fillet with crispy chips and herbaceous salad

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Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 30 mins

Shared beef tomahawk with compound butter and ponzu tossed greens

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 1 hr 15 mins

Sirloin steak with puy lentil and puffed barley risotto

Prep: 40 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Thai beef salad with coconut green nam jim

Prep: 12 mins |

Cook: 8 mins

Barbecued scotch with summer herbs and labneh

Prep: 1 hr |

Cook: 10 mins

Beef bulgogi with rump steak

Prep: 20 mins |

Scotch fillet steak with blue butter

Prep: 40 mins |

Cook: 6 mins

Steaks with romesco sauce

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 6 mins

Sirloin on seed crackers with horseradish crème fraiche

Prep: 50 mins |

Cook: 45 mins

Matariki surf 'n' turf platter

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 45 mins

Bolar roast with baby onions and potatoes

BBQ Favourites

Prep: 1 hr |

Cook: 6 mins

Rubbed beef fillet with two salsas

Prep: 5 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Balsamic glazed minute steaks with mushrooms

Prep: 35 mins |

Cook: 25 mins

Rib eye steaks with hot smashed potatoes

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Steak fajitas with grilled capsicum and onions

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Prep: 15 mins |

Reverse Seared Tomahawk Steak

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Barbecued tri-tip steak with Italian potato salad

Prep: 25 mins |

Cook: 8 mins

Chargrilled rump steak, potato salad and garlic mayonnaise

Prep: 40 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Barbecued steaks with baba ghanoush and tomato salad

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 45 mins

Scotch fillet and frites

Cooking Tips and Tricks

Inspiration

Best side dishes to class up your steak

We love a good steak but when you’re eating world class beef, you need top notch side dishes to accompany it.

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Tips & Tricks

How to cook the perfect steak

People will tell you there's a bit of an art to cooking the perfect steak. But we think it's pretty simple - just follow these important steps below, for the perfect steak no matter the occasion or the dish. We've also handpicked our all-time favourite steak recipes for you to test your new skills with.

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When to salt your steak

Salt is more than just a seasoning — it’s an essential flavour in our food. It can intensify aromas, balance other flavours, and make the meat taste juicier and increase its tenderness. So when exactly should you season your steak before grilling? We have the answer.

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Why cutting meat against the grain is important

We love steak here, and you’ve probably heard us say time and time again on this website that beef and lamb (basically meat in general), should always be sliced ‘against the grain’ (or across the grain if you prefer). But what does that mean? What exactly is “the grain,” and why it is so important to slice against it? We’ve got the answer.

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The Maillard Reaction: What it is and why it matters

“Mmmh, smells good!” That’s definitely what you want to hear when you’re cooking dinner, isn’t it? But have you ever wondered what actually causes the enticing smell of a grilled steak or fried lamb chops?

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Expert Tips and Advice for Cooking Red Meat

Even if you're an experienced home chef, cooking red meat can sometimes be a little intimidating. With various cuts, temperatures, and cooking techniques like grilling, roasting, and braising, it might feel like there's a lot to master. Here's some simple advice to help you perfect your red meat cooking skills, from steak cooking techniques to marinating.

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Inspiration

Eight perfect steak sauces

Here are eight delicious steak sauces that are as tasty as they are quick to make.

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Family Favourites

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Skirt steak bulgogi

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Steak with green sauce and spring slaw

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Steak with garlic parmesan cannellini beans

Prep: 45 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Beef pizza with blue cheese and caramelised onion

Prep: 35 mins |

Cook: 6 mins

Vietnamese beef salad

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 30 mins

Steak and wedges with homemade vegetable sauce

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Sizzling Chinese-style surf 'n' turf

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Oven roasted beef sirloin

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 35 mins

Steak and winter pumpkin panzanella

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Sizzling steak stir-fry

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Coriander-spiced kebabs

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 6 mins

Wok fried diced beef steak with black pepper sauce

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Beef kebabs with southern spice rub

Prep: 40 mins |

Cook: 6 mins

Vietnamese rice paper rolls with steak

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Mexican steak fiesta with garlic capsicum sauce

Steak Cuts

Ingredients

How to cook scotch fillet steak

A flavoursome cut which is sold whole or as steaks and is prized for its marbling. This cut is very versatile and can be used for roasts, stir-fries or simply on the barbecue.

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How to cook sirloin steak

A very popular steak cut from the rear end of the short loin. The meat is tender and can be very juicy and flavourful. Sirloin steaks are usually grilled and for best results should not be overcooked.

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How to cook eye fillet steaks

Beef eye fillet steaks are an extremely tender and flavoursome cut of meat. Eye fillet is fairly simple to prepare and achieves top-end results.

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How to cook beef rump steaks

Known as the steak lover’s steak, the rump steak is full of flavour and generally yields large portions ideal for entertaining a crowd.

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How to cook a tomahawk steak

This is an impressive looking steak which will surely give your next BBQ the ‘wow’ factor. The long rib bone left intact resembles the shape of a single-handed axe which gives this cut its name. These steaks often come in large portions which are ideal to use as shared plate style dining. This steak is also sometimes referred to as the ‘cowboy steak’ or a ‘bone-in rib eye’.

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How to cook cross cut blade steak

Cross cut blade is the perfect choice for hearty slow cooked dishes. An economical cut that when cooked slowly will be tender and delicious.

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How to cook minute steaks

Perfect for sandwiches or quick and easy stir-fries, the minute steak may not possess the same calibre as its sirloin and scotch fillet counterparts, but it certainly packs in the flavour for minimum effort required.

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How to cook T-bone steak

T-bone steak is the perfect steak for grilling on the BBQ. They are tender, rich, and flavoursome and give you the best of two delicious steaks with a small eye of fillet on one side of the bone and sirloin on the other. The intact bone gives this steak great eye appeal when serving with your favourite BBQ accompaniments.

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How to cook flat iron steak

Flat iron steak is exceedingly tender and retains its juiciness through the cooking process. It has recently become popular as an alternative steak to cook instead of scotch fillet or sirloin steak. As always, a deliciously tender steak is so versatile served with salad or seasonal vegetables of your choice.

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How to cook hanger steak

Hanger steak can be a bit difficult to find as there is only one steak per animal. It’s not the most tender of steaks so needs to be cooked carefully but its robust flavour makes up for its lack of tenderness. It gets its name as it hangs from the last rib attached to the diaphragm of the animal, near the kidneys which gives it an intense offaly flavour.

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How to cook thick flank steak

Thick flank steak is also commonly known as a top rump and is usually sold as a boneless joint which is best cut into steaks. You can ask your butcher to cut into steaks or slice yourself with a sharp knife. These steaks are perfect for the BBQ or pan and are a delicious steak with an excellent texture but need to be carefully cooked to remain tender.

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How to cook skirt or flank steak

Also referred to as the flank, skirt steak is the perfect cut to provide that flavoursome beef punch for meals that require a little meat to go a long way. Ideal for your Mexican tortillas and beef bourguignon.

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How to cook rump medallion steaks

Rump medallions carry the same flavour as rump steak. This is a lean cut and perfect for a quick stir fry using your favourite Asian flavours or alternately you can quickly fry the medallions whole. With these two different methods of cooking you will not be short of ideas on how to cook rump medallions.

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