Hairy Bikers Main Courses

This chicken dhansak recipe from the Hairy Bikers combines tender bone-in thighs with red lentils, tamarind paste, and a homemade spice blend. The result is a thick, tangy curry with a rich depth of flavour. It serves four and is ready in 75 minutes. I love making this on a cold evening when I want …

This rich mushroom and chestnut pie is made with leeks, chestnuts, and mixed mushrooms in a Marsala gravy, all wrapped in homemade shortcrust pastry. It is a proper vegetarian main course from the Hairy Bikers’ Perfect Pies cookbook. The filling takes about 30 minutes to prepare and the pie bakes in 25–30 minutes, serving 6. …

This rich and tender steak and Guinness pie is made with braising steak, smoked bacon, chestnut mushrooms and dark Guinness gravy under golden puff pastry. It is a proper British pub classic that feeds 6 and takes about 3 hours. I make this whenever the weather turns cold and we need something warm and filling. …

This monkfish kebabs recipe pairs firm chunks of grilled monkfish with crispy ciabatta bread and fresh lemon wedges on skewers. The fish stays tender inside while the bread turns golden and crunchy. Ready in just 25 minutes, this light meal serves 6 and is perfect for summer evenings. I first made these monkfish skewers after …

This hearty vegetarian sausage casserole is made with veggie sausages, carrots, potatoes, tinned tomatoes, and smoked paprika. It cooks in one pot on the hob in under an hour and serves 4 to 6. A filling, meat-free comfort food that comes in at around 300 kcal per serving. I make this on chilly weeknights when …

These Hairy Bikers turkey burgers are made with minced turkey breast, softened leeks, grated courgette and a bright hit of lemon zest. The courgette keeps each patty juicy without adding extra fat, and the leeks bring a gentle sweetness you will not find in a standard burger. This recipe from the Hairy Dieters Eat for …

This Hairy Bikers oxtail stew recipe is a traditional British classic made with slow-cooked oxtail, red wine, tomato purée, and root vegetables. The meat becomes incredibly tender and falls off the bone into a thick, sticky, rich gravy. It serves 5–6 and takes around 3 hours in the oven at 150°C. I first made this …

This creamy mulligatawny soup is made with sweet potato, apple, carrots, and medium curry powder, then blended smooth and finished with basmati rice. Inspired by the classic British-Indian dish from The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best, it delivers warmth and flavour in every spoonful. Ready in under an hour, it serves 4 to 5 people. …

This rich, spicy Lamb Vindaloo is made with tender lamb shoulder, a blended paste of chillies, garlic, and ginger, red wine vinegar, and potatoes. Marinated for two hours and slow-cooked in the oven, the lamb becomes meltingly soft in a bold, tangy sauce. It serves 6 and takes around 2 hours to cook. I make …

This traditional Welsh glamorgan sausage recipe is made with Caerphilly cheese, leeks, fresh breadcrumbs, and herbs. Each golden, crispy sausage is packed with savoury flavour and makes a brilliant vegetarian main. The recipe takes about 95 minutes including chilling and serves 4 with 8 sausages. I make these whenever I want a proper meat-free meal …