Meat & Mains
Hearty family mains built around mince and other meat, packed with the vegetables you grow yourself - useful ways to turn a productive veg patch into a proper dinner. Every recipe links back to the grow guide for the vegetables it features.
Savoury Mince
Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min · Serves 6
Bolognese with Lentils
Prep 15 min · Cook 60 min · Serves 6
Beef Stew
Prep 20 min · Cook 150 min · Serves 6
Irish Lamb Stew
Prep 20 min · Cook 120 min · Serves 6
Shepherd's Pie
Prep 25 min · Cook 45 min · Serves 6
Steak and Kidney Pie
Prep 30 min · Cook 150 min · Serves 6
Black Pudding
Prep 30 min · Cook 90 min · Serves 12
Baked Fish Parcels
Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 4
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these recipes use homegrown produce?
Yes - every recipe here links directly to the grow guide for its main vegetables, so you can grow them yourself before cooking with them.
Why this category specifically?
Everyday meat mains are where most of a vegetable harvest ends up on the plate - these recipes are chosen to use plenty of homegrown carrots, onions, peas, corn and mushrooms.