Summer beef recipes

Think of these beef and chorizo empanadas as a kind of South American pasty. They can be baked or fried and are tasty served with guacamole and sour cream

You can leave this barbacoa beef in the slow cooker during the day if you're entertaining. Serve in lettuce cups, tacos, or over rice with vegetables

Try making this delicious Vietnamese broth as something different for dinner. It's full of classic Asian flavours along with sirloin steak and noodles

Let the kids assemble their own meatball tacos – they're so tasty and sure to become a family favourite. Serve with soured cream, avocado and salsa

Treat loved ones to this extra-special centrepiece dish that matches punchy Asian flavours such as coriander, ginger, chilli and spring onions with beef ribs

Make this spicy Thai salad as hot as you like with extra chillies — it's so named because the heat should induce tears! The fillet steak can also be cooked as you like it

Combine the rich flavours of balsamic and beetroot in a healthy beef dish that feels indulgent yet is low fat, low calorie and contains three of your five-a-day

Make these beef patties go even further with extra vegetables such as carrots and roasted pepper. A simple way to boost flavour and up your veggie intake

Love Swedish meatballs? Here we’ve transformed them into a burger that kids will adore – choose beef or pork mince, the flavours will be the same

Ready in a flash, these sesame and soy beef skewers are perfect for barbecues or the grill

Roast butternut squash and parsnips and top with sliced sirloin steaks for a delicious dish that's special enough for entertaining

Spare ribs are great when slow-cooked in a sweet barbecue sauce, with a hint of bourbon and chipotle - serve with contrasting chunky relish

Celebrate the flavours of Central American with a juicy cheeseburger topped with fresh avocado

The perfect sunshine food for outdoor eating, and you won't have to spend hours trapped in the kitchen

These diner-style cheeseburgers have gooey melted cheese and all the fixings - the ultimate American beef burgers for a barbecue feast

Transform a cheap cut of beef into a summer sizzler with a marinade of smoky chipotle chillies, soy and honey, then chargrill to perfection

Steak doesn't have to be a heavy meal - give it a Japanese-style marinade for a low-fat supper

All the flavours of a good beef chilli con carne in a fraction of the time, cook it in a frying pan or on the bbq