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Nourishing the nation with British beef

15 Nov 2011

The NFU has announced the launch of its Great British Beef recipe campaign to celebrate delicious and nutritious British beef. 

Lynda BellinghamFronted by presenter, stage star and ‘OXO mum’, Lynda Bellingham, and run in conjunction with the Ladies in Beef, the campaign features a variety of mouth-watering recipes alongside cook-along videos, top competitions and expert advice on choosing cuts.

As well as a multitude of classic favourites such as beef casserole, steaks and joint recipes, a new website features new and exciting recipes certain to inject some pizazz into mealtimes. Leading butcher John Merrick gives his expert advice on choosing the best meat and wine connoisseur, Ewan Lacey, gives his top tips on pairing beef with wine.

Visit the website here.


Lynda Bellingham said: “I’m delighted to be launching the Great British Beef campaign. Being a farmer’s daughter, I have first-hand experience of the great work our farmers do to produce quality food.

“I’ve always been aware of the importance of a nutritious home-cooked meal and love cooking with beef for my family – it’s exceptionally versatile and easy to prepare, providing a wealth of options to shake up the weekly dinner routine.”

Red TractorNFU livestock board chairman and Cumbrian beef farmer, Alistair Mackintosh, said: “I’m tremendously proud of the beef we produce in this country. We want shoppers to look for the Red Tractor logo to ensure that their beef meets high standards of food safety and hygiene, animal welfare and environmental protection. The Union flag with the logo gives shoppers the assurance about the country of origin.

“By buying British, consumers are helping to support the UK’s rural economy and contributing to a beautiful farmed countryside.”

Leading retailers Morrisons and Asda are backing the campaign and have agreed to throw the power of their social media networks behind the effort to ensure millions of consumers are encouraged to cook with beef and look out for the Red Tractor logo when shopping.

  • Check out the campaign on facebook here. 
  • Get the latest campaign tweets through @NFUtweets and on #britishbeef.
     
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