Save time and money with this delicious Mediterranean dish by Jamie Oliver
This October, popular celebrity chef Jamie Oliver returns with an exciting line-up on BBC Lifestyle that will not only save you time in the kitchen but also keep your monthly budget intact.
It’s goodbye to long, complicated shopping lists and hello to clever, easy-to-make Mediterranean dishes that require just five simple ingredients. Tune in to Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean Meals, airing on Tuesday, 8 October 2024, at 21:05 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174).
In this four-part series, Jamie takes viewers on a culinary journey to the Mediterranean, showing us how to whip up restaurant-quality dishes with minimal fuss. Ready to cook? Here is a sneak peek of the recipes Jamie will be preparing.
Date-Night Mediterranean Steak and Chips Ready in Under 30 Minutes
Short on time but still want to impress? Jamie Oliver’s Herby Steak and Crispy Potatoes is your perfect go-to. In under 30 minutes, you can recreate this restaurant-style meal with just five ingredients.
Combining tender steak, fresh herbs, crispy potatoes, garlic, and olive oil, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for busy home cooks looking to serve something special without spending hours in the kitchen.
Green pesto, juicy mixed-colour tomato salad & crushed pistachios
Inspired by pistou, a beautiful French condiment made with smashed basil, garlic and oil, this tasty dish is a joy to eat. I’ve swapped in pesto for ease, but buy fresh for amplified flavour and texture.
Serves: 2
Total time: 30 minutes
500g red-skinned potatoes
1 x 300g sirloin steak
4 teaspoons fresh green pesto or pistou
6 ripe medium mixed-colour tomatoes
20g shelled unsalted pistachios
Scrub the potatoes, chop into 2cm chunks, then place in a large non-stick frying pan on a medium heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper. Fry for 20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through, stirring regularly, then remove to a bowl. Put the pan back on a high heat.
Cut the fat oǪ the steak, then roughly chop the fat and place in the pan to render. Generously season the steak, rub all over with 2 teaspoons of pesto, and cook for 3 minutes on each side for medium rare, or to your liking. Remove to a plate to rest. Return the potatoes to the pan to warm through, while you slice the tomatoes 1cm thick and arrange on serving plates. Dress with a splash of red wine vinegar and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and season to perfection. Spoon over the potatoes, then slice and divide up the steak, pouring over any resting juices. Spoon over the remaining pesto, then bash and scatter over the pistachios. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, if you like.
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See Jamie’s Lemon-tzatziki chicken recipe here.
Be inspired by these simple yet flavourful Mediterranean dishes and watch Jamie effortlessly finesse these recipes for you try them at home! Tune in to Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean Meals on Tuesday, 8 October at 21:05 on BBC Lifestyle for culinary inspiration that’s easy, affordable, and packed with flavour!