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Sunday Supper Meatloaf with Garlic Gravy
A juicy beef, pork and veal meatloaf, kept moist with milk and gelatin, with a mellow garlic gravy.


Charred Beef and Lamb with Homemade Pita Bread
Crisp-edged charred beef and lamb over cold minted cucumber yogurt with toasted walnuts, golden raisins, pomegranate molasses and warm homemade pita.


Chilly Day Beef Chili with Cast Iron Buttermilk Cornbread
A deep, gently warm beef chili with toasted ancho, guajillo and pasilla chiles, slow-cooked in the oven, with crisp cast iron buttermilk cornbread alongside.


Smash Burgers with Magic Sauce
A hot pan, a quiet moment, and a small ball of beef. The smash burger asks for heat and confidence. Crisp edges, deep savour, and a sharp shallot and pickle sauce that cuts through the richness. Step-by-step recipe from Chef Jon Ashton.


Ropa Vieja with Black Beans and Rice
Tender ribbons of flank steak braised with peppers, tomatoes and olives, served with oven-baked black beans and rice. Chef Jon Ashton's ropa vieja.


Ragu alla Bolognese
Slow-simmered, meat-drunk magic clinging to silky ribbons of pasta—Ragù Bolognese is a love affair in every bite.


Roasted Asparagus with Fresh Thyme and Lemon
Charred tips, tender stalks and a kiss of olive oil: Chef Jon Ashton's simple roasted asparagus with fresh thyme and lemon.


Beef Goulash
Tender beef in a vibrant paprika broth—goulash is a bold, comforting kiss from Hungary.


Beef Rendang
A rich, aromatic Indonesian classic slow-cooked in coconut milk and fragrant spices until deeply caramelized and fall-apart tender.
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