Quick Beef & Creamy Dijon Sauce
with Carrot-Potato Mash & Tomato Salad
- Celery
- Milk
In this jazzed up version of meat and three veg, the creamy Dijon sauce livens up the tender beef strips, while the carrot imparts a slightly sweet and earthy flavour to the mash. Serve with a simple salad for some crunch and a touch of acidity to balance out the richness. *This recipe is under 650kcal per serving and under 40g carbohydrates per serving.*
Ingredients
250 g
Beef Strips
1
Carrot
1 sachet
Chicken-Style Stock Powder
(Contains: Celery;)
1 packet
Dijon Mustard
1
Garlic
1 packet
Light Cooking Cream
(Contains: Milk;)
1 packet
Mixed Salad Leaves
2
Potato
1
Tomato
Cooking Steps
• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. Peel potato and carrot, then cut both into small chunks. • Cook potato and carrot in the boiling water until easily pierced with a knife, 10-15 minutes. Drain and return to saucepan. • Add the butter and season generously with salt. Mash until smooth. Cover to keep warm.
TIP: Save time and get more fibre by leaving the potato and carrot unpeeled!
Little cooks: Get those muscles working and help mash the potatoes and carrot!
• Meanwhile, cut tomato into wedges. Finely chop garlic. • When the veggies have 5 minutes remaining, heat a large frying pan over high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • When oil is hot, cook beef strips, in batches (this ensures they stay tender), until browned and cooked through, 1-2 minutes . Transfer to a plate.
• Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. • Add light cooking cream, Dijon mustard and beef-style stock powder and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. • Remove from heat, then return cooked beef to pan. Toss to coat. • Meanwhile, combine a drizzle of vinegar and olive oil in a medium bowl. Season, then add tomato and mixed salad leaves. Toss to coat.
• Divide carrot-potato mash and tomato salad between plates. • Top mash with creamy mustard beef, spooning over sauce from the pan to serve. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many loved the creamy Dijon sauce, though some found it overpowering. Several suggested adding extra garlic or herbs to boost flavour.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, with clear instructions. Some found the beef strips varied in size, requiring extra cutting.
- Suggestions: Several preferred vegetables instead of salad. Adding mushrooms or onions to the sauce was recommended for extra depth.
- Leftovers: Some found portions small, especially the meat serving. Consider increasing quantities for leftovers or larger appetites.
- Texture: A few noted the beef was tough; cooking it less or choosing a different cut might help.
- Mash: The carrot-potato mash was popular, though some preferred plain mash. Adding milk can improve creaminess and texture.
