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Steak Bites with Diane Sauce and Creamy Mash

Name: Steak Bites with Diane Sauce and Creamy Mash
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 kg Potatoes; 40 g Unsalted Butter; 100 ml Warmed Milk; to taste Salt; 900 g Beef Steak (Rump, Scotch Fillet or Sirloin); 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; to taste Black Pepper; 24 g Unsalted Butter; 3 Garlic Cloves; 10 g Tomato Paste; 30 g Beef Gravy Granules; 400 ml Boiling Water; 1½ tbsp Worcestershire Sauce; 100 ml Thickened Cream; ~2 tbsp Fresh Parsley

⏱ 40 min🍽 Serves 5

A rich, comforting home-cooked meal featuring pan-seared steak bites, a proper pub-style Diane gravy, and creamy mashed potatoes. This dish proves you don't have to sacrifice the foods you love while pursuing your fitness goals.

High-proteinLow-cal

Adapted from a video by Chef Jack Ovens

Why You Don't Need to Cut Out Your Favourite Foods to Lose Weight | Meal Prep Proof

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Ingredients

Potatoes1 kg
Unsalted Butter40 g
Warmed Milk100 ml
Saltto taste
Beef Steak (Rump, Scotch Fillet or Sirloin)900 g
Paprika1 tsp
Onion Powder1 tsp
Garlic Powder1 tsp
Olive Oil1 tbsp
Black Pepper

Steps

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1
Prepare the potatoes by peeling and cutting them into uniform bite-sized pieces. Place in a pot covered with cold water by about an inch, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 18 to 22 minutes until fork-tender.
2
Cut the 900g beef steak into strips, then rotate and dice into uniform bite-sized cubes.
3
Season the beef cubes with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder (1 tsp each), salt, black pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Mix thoroughly with your hands to coat evenly.
4
Make the Diane sauce base by mixing 30g beef gravy granules with 250ml boiling water until thick, then gradually add the remaining water to reach about 400ml total while stirring.
5
In a pan over medium heat, melt 24g butter and sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 10g tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
6
Add the prepared gravy, mix well, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 minutes. Stir in 100ml thickened cream and 1.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 1 minute until smooth and light brown.
7
Return the drained potatoes to the pot and add 40g butter and 100ml warmed milk. Season with salt and white pepper, then mash to your desired consistency.
8
Heat a pan over high heat until very hot. Cook the seasoned beef bites in batches, searing each side for about 1 minute total (about 2 minutes per batch) to achieve a nice crust while keeping the meat pink inside. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
9
Plate by laying mashed potatoes as a base, then arrange the seared steak bites on top and press them in gently. Pour the Diane sauce over or serve separately. Garnish with fresh parsley, sea salt, and cracked black pepper.
10
Allow the prepared meals to cool for 15 to 20 minutes before covering. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. The sauce can be frozen separately and keeps 1 week in the fridge.

Steak Bites with Diane Sauce and Creamy Mash

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