Cooked with a splash of red wine, beef stock or tomatoes helps build a rich sauce while onions, carrots and potatoes turn it into a complete meal.
Meat has become one of the biggest expenses on many South African shopping lists.
For plenty of families, buying steak, lamb chops or even enough mince for a week's worth of meals is becoming increasingly difficult as food prices continue to put pressure on household budgets.
The good news is that there are still affordable cuts of meat available.
They may not cook as quickly as a steak or look as impressive in the butchery display, but they reward a little patience with rich flavour and comforting meals that can easily feed a family.
