EVEN with Veganuary, there are tasty offers in stores for consumers who are not giving meat the cold shoulder.
Supermarkets have a range of deals to tempt carnivores and here are three quick, hearty meat-based dishes to see you through winter.
With Morrisons offering three selected packs of meat for just £9, you can make your money go further too.
Quick beef biryani
Serves four – £2.70 per serving
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
YOU NEED:
- 380g Morrisons British Beef sizzle steaks, cut into strips
- 2 tsp oil
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 tbsp curry paste
- 850ml beef stock, made according to pack instructions
- 200g frozen peas
- 1 large handful coriander, freshly chopped
- 1 large handful parsley, freshly chopped
METHOD:
- Heat the oil in a large, heatproof casserole dish with a lid and then cook the onions on a low heat for 5-10 minutes until soft and slightly coloured.
- Turn up the heat and add the garlic, curry paste, beef, rice, stock and seasoning, if required.
- Bring the mixture to boiling point, turn down the heat, cover and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes.
- During the last 2 minutes add the peas and stir gently, cover and continue to simmer until the rice is cooked.
- Remove from the heat and garnish with the herbs.
- Serve immediately with a selection of Indian relishes, raita and a side salad.
TIP: Spice up your midweek meals with our quick biryani. Use chicken, not beef, for a lighter bite.
Sticky maple-glazed lamb chops
Serves four– £2.15 per serving
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
YOU NEED:
- 4 lamb chops
- 1 lemon, zest grated
- 2 tbs balsamic or red-wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
METHOD:
- Season the chops and coat all over with the lemon zest.
- Cook under a preheated moderate grill or prepared barbecue for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the vinegar, maple syrup or honey and cinnamon.
- Brush the chops with the glaze on both sides. Return and cook for a further 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Garnish the chops with the extra lemon zest and serve on a bed of grained salad.
TIP: Ready in 20 minutes, this works as a winter warmer and is brilliant for summer barbecues too.
Chicken traybake
Serves four – £2.23 per serving
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 40 mins
YOU NEED:
- 3 tbsps vegetable oil1 tbsp mixed herbs
- 1 pack chicken legs
- 500g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 400g parsnips, peeled and sliced
- 400g carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 onions, peeled and sliced
METHOD:
- Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
- Mix 1 tbsp of the oil with the herbs, season, then rub over the chicken legs and transfer into a deep ovenproof dish.
- Toss the vegetables in the remaining oil and scatter all around the chicken.
- Bake for 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and no pink meat remains.
TIP: PACK a big helping of veggies into this tasty traybake and enjoy a warming supper with family or friends. Use wonky veg if you can find them to keep costs down.