Quick and Easy
10 mins prep |
20 mins cook
Beef Eye Fillet Steaks in Spinach & Mushroom Sauce
Wild Fennel Co.
10 mins prep |
15 mins cook
Teriyaki Steak with Wasabi Butter
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
15 mins prep |
20 mins cook
Steak with Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
20 mins prep |
6 mins cook
Beef Steak Wraps
Kathy Paterson
15 mins prep |
5 mins cook
Mexican Steak Soft Tacos with Chimichurri & Buffalo Cheese
Andrew Clarke
10 mins prep |
10 mins cook
Barbecued Steak with Black Olive Tapenade Butter
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
5 mins prep |
15 mins cook
Peppered Steak with Mustard Cream
10 mins prep |
8 mins cook
Mustard Pan-fried Scotch Fillet Steak with a Quick Béarnaise
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
15 mins prep |
10 mins cook
Classic Beef Steaks with Fresh Tomato Salsa
Allyson Gofton
15 mins prep |
15 mins cook
Seared Steak with Summer Spaghetti
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
BBQ Favourites
1 hrs prep |
6 mins cook
Rubbed Beef Fillet with Two Salsas
Kathy Paterson
5 mins prep |
20 mins cook
Balsamic Glazed Minute Steaks with Mushrooms
Sophie Gray
35 mins prep |
25 mins cook
Rib Eye Steaks with Hot Smashed Potatoes
Kathy Paterson
15 mins prep |
15 mins cook
Steak Fajitas with Grilled Capsicum and Onions
Vicki Ravlich-Horan
15 mins prep |
1 hrs cook
Reverse Seared Tomahawk Steak
Matt Melville
10 mins prep |
20 mins cook
Barbecued Tri-Tip Steak with Italian Potato Salad
Roz McIntosh
25 mins prep |
8 mins cook
Chargrilled Rump Steak, Potato Salad and Garlic Mayonnaise
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
40 mins prep |
20 mins cook
Barbecued Steaks with Baba Ghanoush & Tomato Salad
Kathy Paterson
15 mins prep |
45 mins cook
Scotch Fillet and Frites
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Cooking Tips and Tricks
Cooking 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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Cooking Tips & Tricks
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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Cooking Tips & Tricks
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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Cooking Tips & Tricks
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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Cooking Tips & Tricks
Tips and advice when cooking meat
Even if you're not a novice in the kitchen, cooking meat can sometimes be a little intimidating. Between timing, temperatures, cuts, and cooking techniques, it can feel like there’s a lot required to roasting lamb or grilling the perfect steak. Here is some simple advice to get you started.
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Inspiration
Eight perfect steak sauces
Here are nine delicious steak sauces that are as tasty as they are quick to make.
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Family Favourites
45 mins prep |
15 mins cook
Beef Pizza with Blue Cheese and Caramelised Onion
Kathy Paterson
35 mins prep |
6 mins cook
Vietnamese Beef Salad
Kathy Paterson
30 mins prep |
30 mins cook
Steak and Wedges with Homemade Vegetable Sauce
Kathy Paterson
20 mins prep |
10 mins cook
Sizzling Chinese-style Surf 'n' Turf
Allyson Gofton
20 mins prep |
15 mins cook
Oven Roasted Beef Sirloin
Kathy Paterson
20 mins prep |
35 mins cook
Steak & Winter Pumpkin Panzanella
Kathy Paterson
15 mins prep |
15 mins cook
Sizzling Steak Stir-fry
Allyson Gofton
10 mins prep |
15 mins cook
Coriander-Spiced Kebabs
Allyson Gofton
20 mins prep |
6 mins cook
Wok fried diced beef steak with black pepper sauce
15 mins prep |
10 mins cook
Beef Kebabs with Southern Spice Rub
Allyson Gofton
40 mins prep |
6 mins cook
Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls with Steak
Kathy Paterson
15 mins prep |
20 mins cook
Mexican Steak Fiesta with Garlic Capsicum Sauce
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Steak Salads
20 mins prep |
15 mins cook
Rosemary Seared Steak and Warm Potato Salad
Sophie Gray
15 mins prep |
40 mins cook
Sirloin Steak, Zucchini & Pearl Barley Salad
Kathy Paterson
20 mins prep |
10 mins cook
Thai Beef Salad
Brooke Campbell
20 mins prep |
15 mins cook
Beef and Pasta Salad
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
1 hrs 15 mins prep |
38 mins cook
Rosemary and Balsamic Lamb Steaks with Israeli Couscous Salad
MiNDFOOD
30 mins prep |
20 mins cook
Beef & Grain Salad
Kathy Paterson
30 mins prep |
6 mins cook
Beef Bowl
Kathy Paterson
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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Ingredients
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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Ingredients
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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Ingredients
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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Ingredients
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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Ingredients
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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Ingredients
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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Ingredients
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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Ingredients
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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Ingredients
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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Ingredients
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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Ingredients
How to cook skirt/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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Ingredients
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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Special Occasion
30 mins prep |
1 hrs cook
Eye Fillet with Crispy Chips and Herbaceous Salad
Roz McIntosh
20 mins prep |
30 mins cook
Shared Beef Tomahawk with Compound Butter and Ponzu Tossed Greens
Jarrod McGregor
15 mins prep |
1 hrs 15 mins cook
Sirloin Steak with Puy Lentil and Puffed Barley Risotto
Andrew Clarke
40 mins prep |
20 mins cook
Thai Beef Salad with Coconut Green Nam Jim
Andrew Clarke
12 mins prep |
8 mins cook
Barbecued Scotch with Summer Herbs and Labneh
Kathy Paterson
1 hrs prep |
10 mins cook
Beef bulgogi with rump steak
Bunny Eats Design
20 mins prep |
1 hrs cook
Scotch Fillet Steak with Blue Butter
Kathy Paterson
40 mins prep |
6 mins cook
Steaks with Romesco Sauce
Kathy Paterson
15 mins prep |
6 mins cook
Sirloin on Seed Crackers with Horseradish Crème Fraiche
Kathy Paterson
50 mins prep |
45 mins cook
Matariki Surf 'n' Turf Platter
Rex Morgan and Lyall Minhinnick
Steak Sandwiches and Wraps
20 mins prep |
20 mins cook
Steak, Cheese & Onion Melts
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
15 mins prep |
8 mins cook
Street-Style Beef Tacos
Kathy Paterson
20 mins prep |
10 mins cook
Beer Marinated Steak Sandwiches
Vicki Ravlich-Horan
30 mins prep |
20 mins cook
Spicy Beef Tacos with Avocado and Lime Crema
Silver Fern Farms
20 mins prep |
15 mins cook
Barbecue Fajitas with Avocado Salsa
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
30 mins prep |
40 mins cook
Steak Banh Mi
Bunny Eats Design
10 mins prep |
10 mins cook
Steak & Egg Sandwich with Caramelised Onions & Sundried Tomato Aioli
Brooke Campbell
15 mins prep |
10 mins cook
Beefy Breakfast Burrito
Brooke Campbell
15 mins prep |
10 mins cook
Barbecued Rump Steak Wrap with Corn Salsa
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
15 mins prep |
15 mins cook
Beef Fajitas
Allyson Gofton
15 mins prep |
25 mins cook
Steak and Mushroom Sandwich
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
20 mins prep |
1 hrs 30 mins cook
Puku Miti
Beef + Lamb New Zealand