Popular Recipes

Here at Simply we’ve got almost 800 beef and lamb recipes and we thought we’d highlight for you some of our most popular ones. We’ve got BBQ sizzlers to dishes packed with spices. Meals that are great for sharing to speedy meals that can be whipped up in no time at all. Plus a few recipes that we reckon just taste simply great!

Don’t forget you can use our recipe finder and filter your search by cut, prep time, cook time, occasion and method to help you find just what you’re looking for.

Speedy beef recipes

On the table in 25 minutes or less these recipes are quick to make and also very, very tasty. Don’t just take our word for it; check out celebrity cooking champ Spencer Matthews whipping up the tasty Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry and showing just how easy it is to cook.

  • Quick Massaman Curry

    Serves: 4

    Quick Massaman Curry

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    20 mins
    Cook time
    25 mins
  • Quick Beef Thin Cut Stroganoff

    Serves: 4

    Quick Beef Thin Cut Stroganoff

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    20 mins
    Cook time
    5 mins
  • Quick Beef Stroganoff

    Serves: 4

    Quick Beef Stroganoff

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    20 mins
    Cook time
    25 mins
  • Quick Beef Biryani

    Serves: 4

    Quick Beef Biryani

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    15 mins
    Cook time
    30 mins

Speedy lamb recipes

  • Quick Lamb Wraps

    Serves: 4

    Quick Lamb Wraps

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    10 mins
    Cook time
    7 mins
  • Minced Lamb Tagine Quick

    Serves: 4

    Minced Lamb Tagine (Quick)

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    15 mins
    Cook time
    20 mins

Spicy recipes

For aromatic dishes that are big on flavours check out these spicy recipes below. From the smoky spices of this mini beef roast to a taste of Morocco with the minced lamb tagine, these tasty dishes are not to be missed.

  • Authentic Madras Beef Curry

    Serves: 6

    Authentic Madras Beef Curry

    Difficulty
    Not Too Tricky
    Prep time
    20 mins
    Cook time
    2 hrs 30 mins
  • Aromatic Masala Mince

    Serves: 4

    Aromatic Masala Mince

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    10 mins
    Cook time
    35 mins
  • Minced Lamb Tagine

    Serves: 4

    Minced Lamb Tagine

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    15 mins
    Cook time
    30 mins

Sizzlers on the BBQ

If you’re planning on firing up the BBQ this summer then we would recommend these four fab beef and lamb recipes. You can also check out our dedicated BBQ recipe page here full of more easy beef and lamb BBQ recipes plus top tips, how-to guides and useful cooking tutorial videos.

  • Minted Lamb Chops

    Serves: 4

    Minted Lamb Chops

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    10 mins
    Cook time
    16 mins
  • Serves: 4

    Marinated Denver Steaks

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    10 mins
    Cook time
    5 mins
  • Serves: 8

    BBQ Slow Braised Shoulder of Lamb with Red Wine and Rosemary

    Difficulty
    Not Too Tricky
    Prep time
    10 mins
    Cook time
    3 hrs 20 mins

Sharing recipes

These beef and lamb dinners are always a big hit when shared with family and friends. They might take a little longer to cook than some of our other recipes but they are definitely worth the wait. Using our recipe finder you can also search by ‘Dinner Party’ occasion to discover other recommended recipes.

  • Pulled Beef Brisket

    Serves: 8

    Pulled Beef Brisket

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    8 mins
    Cook time
    3 hrs 30 mins
  • Slow Cooked Breast of Lamb with Caribbean Spices

    Serves: 6

    Slow Cooked Breast of Lamb with Caribbean Spices

    Difficulty
    Not Too Tricky
    Prep time
    15 mins
    Cook time
    2 hrs 20 mins
  • Bao Buns with Korean Pulled Brisket

    Serves: 10

    Bao Buns with Korean Pulled Brisket

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    1 hr 25 mins
    Cook time
    10 mins

Simply classic recipes

We just love tucking-in to these flavoursome classics, including some with a twist – have you ever tried horseradish your fajita? Or, for a taste of nostalgia try out our comforting, one-pot dish Lobscouse – just like gran used to make!

  • Lamb Keema

    Serves: 4

    Lamb Keema

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    10 mins
    Cook time
    40 mins
  • British-Style Fajitas

    Serves: 4

    British-Style Fajitas

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    15 mins
    Cook time
    25 mins
  • Roasted Lamb Rump with Potatoes, Asparagus and Mint Dressing

    Serves: 2

    Roasted Lamb Rump with Potatoes, Asparagus and Mint Dressing

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    20 mins
    Cook time
    40 mins
  • Lobscouse

    Serves: 6

    Lobscouse

    Difficulty
    Easy
    Prep time
    20 mins
    Cook time
    2 hrs 30 mins