Easy Butcher Recipes for Home Cooking

Looking for easy beef, pork, chicken and lamb recipes? Browse the Lucky Pig recipe collection by protein or meal style and find practical, flavour-driven ideas for home cooks.

Beef Recipes

Steaks, stir-fries, mince dishes and slow-cook favourites.

Gochujang Crispy Beef Mince Broth Bowl

Gochujang Crispy Beef Mince Broth Bowl

Crispy gochujang beef mince, noodles and pak choy come together in a rich, savoury broth for an easy dinner packed wi...

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Slow Cooked Beef Rendang Curry | Easy Winter Recipe

Slow Cooked Beef Rendang Curry | Easy Winter Recipe

Beef rendang curry made with slow cooked chuck steak, coconut milk and fragrant spices. A rich, comforting winter rec...

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Hidden Veg Bolognese Cannelloni

Hidden Veg Bolognese Cannelloni

Transform Hidden Veg Bolognese into a comforting cannelloni bake with creamy cauliflower sauce, melted cheese and ple...

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Hidden Veg Bolognese

Hidden Veg Bolognese

This hidden veg bolognese is packed with beef mince, zucchini and carrot, making it a simple family dinner that’s ful...

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Butcher's Bolognese

Butcher's Bolognese

This slow-cooked butcher’s bolognese combines premium beef mince, free-range pork mince and bacon for a rich, hearty ...

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Easy Beef & Veg Pasties Recipe

Easy Beef & Veg Pasties Recipe

These easy homemade beef and veg pasties are packed with seasoned beef mince, potato, carrot and onion wrapped in gol...

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Slow Cooked Pulled Beef Pie

Slow Cooked Pulled Beef Pie

Slow cooked pulled beef pie made with tender chuck steak. Rich gravy, golden pastry, and built for proper comfort food.

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Asian-Style Cape Grim Porterhouse Steak

Asian-Style Cape Grim Porterhouse Steak

This Asian-style Cape Grim porterhouse steak is all about balance — rich, high-quality beef paired with a sharp, punc...

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Spiced Chuck Steak Rice Pilaf

Spiced Chuck Steak Rice Pilaf

Turn chuck steak into a rich, flavour-packed rice pilaf using warming spices and slow cooking. This is a simple, one-...

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Spicy Thai Beef Mince Rice Bowl

Spicy Thai Beef Mince Rice Bowl

This spicy Thai beef mince rice bowl is fast, punchy and built for weeknights. Made with garlic, chilli, Thai basil a...

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Steak Tartare (Butcher Method)

Steak Tartare (Butcher Method)

Learn how to prepare classic steak tartare using freshly hand-cut rump steak. A simple butcher method focused on fres...

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Quick & Healthy Burger Bowls

Quick & Healthy Burger Bowls

Quick and healthy burger bowls made with seasoned beef mince, fresh salad toppings and a creamy burger-style sauce. A...

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Pork Recipes

Pork belly, mince, roasts and big-flavour comfort food.

Sticky Asian BBQ Pork Ribs

Sticky Asian BBQ Pork Ribs

Tender pork ribs coated in a sticky Asian BBQ glaze, slow-cooked until tender and finished hot for caramelised edges ...

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Pea & Ham Hock Soup | Easy Winter Soup Recipe

Pea & Ham Hock Soup | Easy Winter Soup Recipe

Creamy pea and ham hock soup made with smoked ham hock, sweet green peas and fresh vegetables. A hearty winter soup t...

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Sesame Crumbed Pork Cutlets with Tonkatsu Sauce and Shredded Cabbage Salad

Sesame Crumbed Pork Cutlets with Tonkatsu Sauce and Shredded Cabbage Salad

Golden sesame-crusted pork cutlets, homemade tonkatsu sauce and a crisp cabbage salad combine to create a simple Japa...

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Crispy Pork Belly with Braised Beans

Crispy Pork Belly with Braised Beans

Crispy pork belly with braised cannellini beans and rich aromatics. Built for perfect crackling and slow cooked flavour.

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Creamy Pork Sausage Gnocchi (feat. 'The Leaning Tower' Italian Sausages)

Creamy Pork Sausage Gnocchi (feat. 'The Leaning Tower' Italian Sausages)

Creamy pork sausage gnocchi made with our award-winning Leaning Tower sausages. Fast, rich, and built for easy midwee...

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Crispy Pork Belly Popcorn Bites

Crispy Pork Belly Popcorn Bites

These crispy pork belly popcorn bites are everything you want from a proper snack — crunchy, sticky, and dangerously ...

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Italian Sausages with Caramelised Fennel, Herbed Couscous & Lemon Butter

Italian Sausages with Caramelised Fennel, Herbed Couscous & Lemon Butter

Juicy sausages with caramelised fennel, herbed couscous and lemon butter. A quick 30-minute dinner packed with flavou...

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Steamed Dumpling “Lasagne”

Steamed Dumpling “Lasagne”

Layered dumpling wrappers filled with juicy pork mince, gently steamed and finished with chilli oil. A high-impact, l...

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Sticky Glazed Pork Belly Bites

Sticky Glazed Pork Belly Bites

Sticky glazed pork belly bites slow-simmered with soy, ginger, garlic and warming spices until melt-in-your-mouth ten...

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Chicken Recipes

Easy dinners, schnitzels, skewers and stir-fries.

Air Fryer Sumac Chicken Thighs with Fresh Parsley Salad

Air Fryer Sumac Chicken Thighs with Fresh Parsley Salad

If you’re wondering what to cook with chicken thighs tonight, start here. This easy air fryer recipe combines juicy f...

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Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Involtini with Ricotta, Sage & Lemon

Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Involtini with Ricotta, Sage & Lemon

Crispy on the outside and creamy in the centre, this Air Fryer Chicken Involtini is an easy way to elevate chicken br...

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Quick & Easy Greek-Style Chicken Tray Bake

Quick & Easy Greek-Style Chicken Tray Bake

Bring Mediterranean flavours to your dinner table with this quick and easy Greek-style chicken tray bake. Made with j...

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Everything Bagel Crumbed Chicken Nuggets

Everything Bagel Crumbed Chicken Nuggets

Everything Bagel Crumbed Chicken Nuggets are a simple family dinner made with chicken breast, panko breadcrumbs, parm...

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Soy Caramelised Chicken Thigh with Ginger Chilli Broth & Rice

Soy Caramelised Chicken Thigh with Ginger Chilli Broth & Rice

Soy caramelised chicken thigh served with ginger chilli broth and rice. Fast, flavour-packed comfort for an easy midw...

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Crispy Fried Chicken Burger with Sticky Chilli Glaze

Crispy Fried Chicken Burger with Sticky Chilli Glaze

This crispy fried chicken burger brings proper crunch, a sticky chilli glaze and enough punch to make takeaway feel l...

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Warm Dijon Chicken Salad

Warm Dijon Chicken Salad

This warm Dijon chicken salad is the kind of salad that actually eats like a meal. Made with pan-cooked chicken breas...

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Chicken Chorizo Chickpea Tray Bake

Chicken Chorizo Chickpea Tray Bake

Easy chicken chorizo chickpea tray bake with chicken thighs, chorizo, chickpeas and smoked paprika. A simple one tray...

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Smoked Chicken Caesar Salad Bowl (Made with Award-Winning Smoked Chicken)

Smoked Chicken Caesar Salad Bowl (Made with Award-Winning Smoked Chicken)

Smoked chicken Caesar salad bowl made with The Lucky Pig’s award-winning smoked chicken breast — a quick, flavour-pac...

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Fragrant Poached & Shredded Coconut Chicken

Fragrant Poached & Shredded Coconut Chicken

Fragrant coconut poached chicken breast that shreds beautifully for wraps, salads, noodle bowls and quick weeknight m...

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Silky Velvet Chicken Stir Fry

Silky Velvet Chicken Stir Fry

This silky velvet chicken stir fry is quick, tender, and weeknight-easy. Learn the simple velveting trick that keeps ...

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The Proper Way to Roast a Chicken (Crispy Skin, Juicy Meat)

The Proper Way to Roast a Chicken (Crispy Skin, Juicy Meat)

The proper way to roast a whole chicken at 180°C fan forced. Crispy skin, juicy meat, cooked to 75°C internal and res...

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Hazelnut Crusted Chicken Schnitzel with Melted Cheese & Pesto

Hazelnut Crusted Chicken Schnitzel with Melted Cheese & Pesto

Crispy hazelnut-crumbed chicken schnitzel topped with melted mozzarella and pesto — a high-impact dinner that turns s...

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Lamb Recipes

Modern lamb dishes, tray bakes and slow-cooked favourites.

Quick Meals

Fast, practical recipes for busy weeknights.

Gochujang Crispy Beef Mince Broth Bowl

Gochujang Crispy Beef Mince Broth Bowl

Crispy gochujang beef mince, noodles and pak choy come together in a rich, savoury broth for an easy dinner packed wi...

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Sesame Crumbed Pork Cutlets with Tonkatsu Sauce and Shredded Cabbage Salad

Sesame Crumbed Pork Cutlets with Tonkatsu Sauce and Shredded Cabbage Salad

Golden sesame-crusted pork cutlets, homemade tonkatsu sauce and a crisp cabbage salad combine to create a simple Japa...

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Butcher's Bolognese Toastie Melt

Butcher's Bolognese Toastie Melt

Got leftover bolognese? Turn it into a golden, cheesy toastie melt that’s crispy on the outside, rich and savoury on ...

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Harissa Lamb Meatballs with Herby Quinoa & Yoghurt

Harissa Lamb Meatballs with Herby Quinoa & Yoghurt

Harissa lamb meatballs served with herby quinoa and yoghurt. Fresh, flavour-packed and built for easy midweek meals.

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Soy Caramelised Chicken Thigh with Ginger Chilli Broth & Rice

Soy Caramelised Chicken Thigh with Ginger Chilli Broth & Rice

Soy caramelised chicken thigh served with ginger chilli broth and rice. Fast, flavour-packed comfort for an easy midw...

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Creamy Pork Sausage Gnocchi (feat. 'The Leaning Tower' Italian Sausages)

Creamy Pork Sausage Gnocchi (feat. 'The Leaning Tower' Italian Sausages)

Creamy pork sausage gnocchi made with our award-winning Leaning Tower sausages. Fast, rich, and built for easy midwee...

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Spicy Thai Beef Mince Rice Bowl

Spicy Thai Beef Mince Rice Bowl

This spicy Thai beef mince rice bowl is fast, punchy and built for weeknights. Made with garlic, chilli, Thai basil a...

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Warm Dijon Chicken Salad

Warm Dijon Chicken Salad

This warm Dijon chicken salad is the kind of salad that actually eats like a meal. Made with pan-cooked chicken breas...

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Italian Sausages with Caramelised Fennel, Herbed Couscous & Lemon Butter

Italian Sausages with Caramelised Fennel, Herbed Couscous & Lemon Butter

Juicy sausages with caramelised fennel, herbed couscous and lemon butter. A quick 30-minute dinner packed with flavou...

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Silky Velvet Chicken Stir Fry

Silky Velvet Chicken Stir Fry

This silky velvet chicken stir fry is quick, tender, and weeknight-easy. Learn the simple velveting trick that keeps ...

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Lamb Kofta Wraps with Dosa and Spiced Yoghurt

Lamb Kofta Wraps with Dosa and Spiced Yoghurt

Juicy lamb kofta wraps served in soft dosa or pita, topped with herby yoghurt and finished with fragrant spiced burnt...

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BBQ Recipes

Barbecue-friendly ideas for weekends and entertaining.

Comfort Food

Hearty, satisfying meals for cooler days and cosy nights.

Quick & Easy Greek-Style Chicken Tray Bake

Quick & Easy Greek-Style Chicken Tray Bake

Bring Mediterranean flavours to your dinner table with this quick and easy Greek-style chicken tray bake. Made with j...

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Gochujang Crispy Beef Mince Broth Bowl

Gochujang Crispy Beef Mince Broth Bowl

Crispy gochujang beef mince, noodles and pak choy come together in a rich, savoury broth for an easy dinner packed wi...

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Pea & Ham Hock Soup | Easy Winter Soup Recipe

Pea & Ham Hock Soup | Easy Winter Soup Recipe

Creamy pea and ham hock soup made with smoked ham hock, sweet green peas and fresh vegetables. A hearty winter soup t...

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Slow Cooked Beef Rendang Curry | Easy Winter Recipe

Slow Cooked Beef Rendang Curry | Easy Winter Recipe

Beef rendang curry made with slow cooked chuck steak, coconut milk and fragrant spices. A rich, comforting winter rec...

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Slow Cooked Lamb Leg with Potatoes | Easy Winter Roast Recipe

Slow Cooked Lamb Leg with Potatoes | Easy Winter Roast Recipe

Slow cooked lamb leg with potatoes, garlic, lemon and fresh herbs. A simple winter roast recipe that’s tender, full o...

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Hidden Veg Bolognese Cannelloni

Hidden Veg Bolognese Cannelloni

Transform Hidden Veg Bolognese into a comforting cannelloni bake with creamy cauliflower sauce, melted cheese and ple...

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Hidden Veg Bolognese

Hidden Veg Bolognese

This hidden veg bolognese is packed with beef mince, zucchini and carrot, making it a simple family dinner that’s ful...

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Butcher's Bolognese Toastie Melt

Butcher's Bolognese Toastie Melt

Got leftover bolognese? Turn it into a golden, cheesy toastie melt that’s crispy on the outside, rich and savoury on ...

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Butcher's Bolognese

Butcher's Bolognese

This slow-cooked butcher’s bolognese combines premium beef mince, free-range pork mince and bacon for a rich, hearty ...

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Sausage & Ricotta Balls with Creamy Tomato Beans

Sausage & Ricotta Balls with Creamy Tomato Beans

Tender sausage and ricotta balls baked over creamy tomato beans, finished with fresh basil and parmesan. Made with Th...

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Easy Beef & Veg Pasties Recipe

Easy Beef & Veg Pasties Recipe

These easy homemade beef and veg pasties are packed with seasoned beef mince, potato, carrot and onion wrapped in gol...

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Lamb Rogan Josh | A Rich Slow Cooked Lamb Curry

Lamb Rogan Josh | A Rich Slow Cooked Lamb Curry

Tender slow-cooked lamb simmered in a rich Rogan Josh curry sauce and finished with yoghurt for a creamy, comforting ...

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Slow Cooked Pulled Beef Pie

Slow Cooked Pulled Beef Pie

Slow cooked pulled beef pie made with tender chuck steak. Rich gravy, golden pastry, and built for proper comfort food.

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Creamy Pork Sausage Gnocchi (feat. 'The Leaning Tower' Italian Sausages)

Creamy Pork Sausage Gnocchi (feat. 'The Leaning Tower' Italian Sausages)

Creamy pork sausage gnocchi made with our award-winning Leaning Tower sausages. Fast, rich, and built for easy midwee...

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Lamb Shanks with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Lamb Shanks with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Slow cooked lamb shanks in red wine, beef stock and rosemary, served over creamy mashed potatoes. Made with French cu...

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Spiced Chuck Steak Rice Pilaf

Spiced Chuck Steak Rice Pilaf

Turn chuck steak into a rich, flavour-packed rice pilaf using warming spices and slow cooking. This is a simple, one-...

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Crispy Fried Chicken Burger with Sticky Chilli Glaze

Crispy Fried Chicken Burger with Sticky Chilli Glaze

This crispy fried chicken burger brings proper crunch, a sticky chilli glaze and enough punch to make takeaway feel l...

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Crispy Pork Belly Popcorn Bites

Crispy Pork Belly Popcorn Bites

These crispy pork belly popcorn bites are everything you want from a proper snack — crunchy, sticky, and dangerously ...

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Cheese Kransky Mac & Cheese (Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe)

Cheese Kransky Mac & Cheese (Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe)

Creamy mac and cheese loaded with The Lucky Pig’s cheese kransky — a rich, comforting recipe perfect for easy dinners...

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Crispy Bacon Focaccia with Grapes (Easy Entertaining Recipe)

Crispy Bacon Focaccia with Grapes (Easy Entertaining Recipe)

Crispy bacon focaccia with jammy grapes and bocconcini made with The Lucky Pig’s bacon — a sweet and salty recipe per...

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Jalapeño Kabana Omelette (Quick & Easy Spicy Recipe)

Jalapeño Kabana Omelette (Quick & Easy Spicy Recipe)

Jalapeño kabana omelette made with The Lucky Pig’s award-winning kabana — a quick, spicy and flavour-packed recipe fo...

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Italian Sausages with Caramelised Fennel, Herbed Couscous & Lemon Butter

Italian Sausages with Caramelised Fennel, Herbed Couscous & Lemon Butter

Juicy sausages with caramelised fennel, herbed couscous and lemon butter. A quick 30-minute dinner packed with flavou...

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Sausage Roll Pinwheels

Sausage Roll Pinwheels

Flaky puff pastry pinwheels packed with juicy beef mince and baked until golden. Freezer-friendly, kid-approved, and ...

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Sticky Glazed Pork Belly Bites

Sticky Glazed Pork Belly Bites

Sticky glazed pork belly bites slow-simmered with soy, ginger, garlic and warming spices until melt-in-your-mouth ten...

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