Like to take things slow? Here are 48 recipes for those who love to set and forget. Think hearty braises, simple stews and no-fuss curries that are perfect for busy weeknights or long lunches with your family.
Beef shin is also known as osso buco if cut across the bone, or gravy beef if boneless. Whichever cut you use, the meat is high in collagen. When cooked low and slow, it breaks down, giving you a rich, tender result. You’ll need to start this recipe 5 hours ahead, and you’ll need a large round, shallow cast-iron baking dish with a lid.
The (beef) cheek of the Irish sets off our butcher’s aversion to colcannon. Thankfully, Colin Fassnidge has the perfect comeback to put Anthony Puharich in his place.
"A good slow-cooked beef and bean chilli always goes down a storm in my house. Make a big batch of this on Sunday, then freeze any leftovers for another night. It’s brilliant spooned over a baked sweet potato." – Jamie Oliver
This one-pot wonder is the perfect way to ward off the winter chill.
"Karnataka has lots of amazing food, but this curry is one of those dishes that people outside the region hear about. Maybe because India has so few pork curries… or maybe because it is that good," says Anjum Anand. This recipe is an extract from I Love India by Anjum Anand (Quadrille Publishing, RRP $39.99). Available in stores nationally now.
A hearty, slow-cook recipe bursting with earthy, Asian flavours. Recipe by Ester chef Mat Lindsay.
Surely it doesn't get any better than slow-roasted duck this winter? Recipe by chef Alberto Fava, from Melbourne's Tipo 00.
Nothing says comfort food quite like slow-cooked chicken for dinner. Full of flavour and guaranteed to please.
"Meredith goat is one of the most exciting products I have seen this year. For me, it’s all about the sustainability of the product. This recipe showcases the full circle of the Meredith product. Goat has great versatility, from roasting to braising, and across may different styles of cuisine." - Matt Moran
This slow-cooked beef brisket is bursting with international flavours. Recipe by chef Roy Ner, of Nour.
Just when you thought a slow-cooked lamb curry couldn't get any better, we put it in a pie.
What's better than lasagne? Three hour slow-cooked beef cheek lasagne, that's what.
There is nothing like a slow-cooked lamb shank meal in winter. Using market fresh ingredients, this mod-Italian recipe by chef Monty Koludrovic, will have all your guests talking.
Slow cooked pork, soft rolls and an array of tasty additions make this recipe a must cook. Recipe by chefs Mike Eggert and Jemma Whiteman.
"My wife, Cath, makes an amazing slow-roasted lamb. We cook a decent-sized one at the weekend and have it as leftovers in various dishes during the next few days. Pulled lamb in this kebab-style toastie is the way to go, though." – Darren Purchese This is an edited recipe from Chefs Eat Toasties Too by Darren Purchese (Hardie Grant, RRP $29.99).
