Come in from the cold with this comforting steamed pudding of beef, stout and mushrooms. Look for well-marbled braising beef such as chuck steak for this recipe. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.

Yorkshire puddings make the perfect wrap for rare sirloin steak and onion gravy. You can make the Yorkshire pudding wraps and gravy ahead, then cook the steak and serve when you are ready.

Steak pudding is a hearty traditional British main dish. A simple stew is encased in beautiful pastry which is steamed and served with gravy, and peas.