Summer beef recipes

Take burgers to the next level by stuffing them with cheddar and mozzarella for a gooey centre, and topping them with a dollop of herby burger sauce

Layer up the pastrami to make an unforgettable sandwich with swiss cheese, lettuce, sauerkraut and mustard-mayo. Skewer in place with a cocktail stick

The steak in this light salad is cooked on the barbecue, giving it a true taste of summer. It works brilliantly with our tangy soy dressing

Based on the Brazilian dish churrasco, steak is flavoured with tangy Worcestershire sauce, spices, citrus and garlic

Take your barbecue to the next level with this Texan-style beef brisket. Marinated in a sticky BBQ sauce, the meat is slow-cooked until tender and falling apart.

This quick and easy salad is drizzled with a tangy, herby dressing and topped with sliced fillet steak. Low in calories, it's a good source of iron and fibre

These tasty spiced skewers work just as well with lamb or chicken. For a vegetarian alternative, use chunky pieces of halloumi cheese

Sticky, tender beef short ribs with a subtle oak-smoked flavour are sure to be a hit at your next barbecue. Prep them the night before in a spice marinade

Not just any burger, John Torode's ultimate burger, with a spicy tomato relish and all the trimmings

Make these easy beef burritos for a simple midweek supper. The meat filling is also great stuffed into a crispy taco, or as an easy chilli con carne with rice

Hide peas and courgettes in this Italian favourite to up your vegetable intake - great for kids when served with pasta

Get the barbecue out for a summery take on a traditional roast with our ribs of beef with béarnaise sauce, served with roasties and veg.

Enjoy salt beef in a broth with turnips, carrots, potatoes and radishes. A hearty meal for a get-together and with baby veg, the perfect summer one-pot

If you have time the day before, marinate the meat overnight, then, when you're ready, light the barbie and get cooking...

Combine a few storecupboard spices to make a smoky Mexican spice mix and liven up these beef tacos. Serve with our avocado cream and pickled watermelon

Reawaken childhood memories of summer holidays with Sara Buenfeld's eat-by-the-sea favourite, the Cornish pasty

Sloppy joes are a simple, American staple the whole family can get stuck into. Add a dash of spicy chipotle or smoky barbecue sauce to the minced beef filling for some zing.

Bring some South American sunshine to your barbecue plate with chimichurri rice and cumin spiced sirloin

Pile up burgers with cheese, guacamole, chipotle, salsa and nachos for a fiery and zingy twist on a cheeseburger. The nachos give added crunch

Rustle up this protein-packed salad in just 25 minutes. Made with sirloin steak, fried aubergine and feta in a zesty dressing, it makes a great summer dish

Enjoy this energising supper for a post-exercise pick-me-up. It supplies iron, vitamin C and fibre, plus an impressive five of your 5-a-day

Learn how to make succulent beef burgers with just four ingredients. An easy recipe for perfect homemade patties with beef mince.

This meaty main course from James Martin makes a delicious dinner party dish - barbecue or griddle for a smoky outer crust and a meltingly tender middle

Barbecue bavette steak and drape over Tom's simple tomato, red onion and feta salad. It makes a lovely lunch or light supper in summertime