Meat Dishes (15)

Bite-size pork fried in rendered lard with plenty of onions, black pepper and coriander until deep golden and sweet. Ready in 45 minutes, great with rye bread.

Crispy ginger beef: thin beef strips coated in cornstarch, deep-fried until golden and tossed in a sweet and spicy ginger sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.

Tender rabbit stewed Hungarian paprikash-style with onion, sweet paprika, bell pepper and tomato, finished in a rich sour cream sauce. Ready in an hour.

Mexican beef birria: beef shoulder slowly braised for 3 hours in a smooth sauce of guajillo and ancho chilies, garlic and spices. Serve with tortillas.

Easy homemade pelmeni dough made with durum and soft wheat flour, milk and egg. Rolls out thin, stays elastic and never goes mushy when boiled.

Pork meatballs in a creamy tomato sauce that hold their shape: herb and onion paste, stale bread, flour dredge and a quick simmer. Step-by-step with photos.

Classic homemade lasagna with slow-simmered beef and tomato sauce, creamy béchamel and Parmesan. Step-by-step photos, from the sauces to the layering.

How to cook a beef steak in a skillet: a thick cut of beef marinated in lemon and garlic, seared 2-3 minutes per side to medium rare. Doneness guide and tips.

Boribori pork patties with corn: lean ground pork, canned corn, egg and a little breadcrumbs, seared and then cooked under a lid. Easy dinner, step-by-step photos.

Small green peppers stuffed with ground beef, onion and chili, baked under a Gruyère crust. No rice in the filling – serve it on the side. Step-by-step photos.

Hearty beef and potato stew: beef simmered with onion, carrot, garlic and savory until tender, then stewed with potatoes. A simple, filling one-pan dinner.

Meaty pork ribs studded with garlic, rubbed with a dry spice mix and roasted with savory potato wedges, no roasting bag or foil. Juicy, easy and festive.

Juicy homemade pork patties seasoned with onion, garlic, chili, coriander and savory, breaded and pan-fried until golden. An easy weeknight dinner with photos.

Spicy Mexican-style rice and beans with fried pork belly, carrot, bell and chili peppers, toasted coriander and herbs. A hearty main or side for grilled meat.

Chili con carne with chunks of beef, red kidney beans, bell peppers, tomatoes and a touch of cocoa. A moderately hot take on the Texan and Mexican classic.