Step 1 Place all the ingredients for the spice paste ingredients in a small food processor and whizz until fine. Step 2 Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large heavy based pot over high heat. Add half the beef and brown, then remove onto plate. Repeat with remaining beef. Step 3 Lower heat to medium low. Add…

Step 1 To prepare the beef mixture, heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion until lightly golden. Stir in the smoked paprika, cumin and coriander and cook for another minute or so. Step 2 To make the chilli salsa, place the tomatoes in a non-metallic bowl with the red onion, chopped coriander,…

Step 1 Mix together the chilli oil, chilli powder, paprika, sugar and the lime rind and juice in a shallow non-metallic dish. Add the steak to the chilli mixture and stir until well coated, then cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours. Step 2 To make the chilli sauce, heat the…

Step 1 Place the garlic in a non-metallic dish with the lime rind and juice, cumin, coriander and paprika. Stir in half the olive oil. Fold in the beef strips and then cover with clingfilm and marinade for up to 2 hours (or overnight is best). Step 2 To make the fajitas, heat the remaining olive…

Step 1 Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a large frying pan and preheat the grill.  Fry the onions for 10 minutes until softened and golden, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle over the sugar and balsamic vinegar and then cook for another 2 minutes until the sugar has dissolved and is slightly syrupy, stirring continuously. Tip…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/Gas 7. To make the chips, place the potatoes in a large freezer bag with the olive oil and garlic. Season to taste, then seal the bag and mix until all of the potatoes are evenly coated. Tip on to a large non-stick baking sheet and roast for 25-30…

Step 1 First, heat your oven to 150C and then place a large casserole on the hob over a medium heat and add a splash of oil. Add the shallot and celery and cover, so that they sweat, rather than caramelise. Step 2 Whilst the vegetables are gently cooking, dust the oxtail pieces with plain flour,…

Step 1 Score the fatty blanket on the picanha by making criss-cross cuts into the thick layer of fat covering one side. Cut the piece of picanha into 4 to 5 thick pieces of about 250g to 300g each about 5cm thick, keeping the fat covering the upper surface of each steak. Step 2 Place the…

Step 1 Trim any excess fat from the steaks, and cut them against the grain into 2cm strips. Step 2 Mix the remaining ingredients together to make a marinade. Step 3 Add the strips of steak to a large bowl and toss them in the marinade. Step 4 Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least a few hours)….