eCook Meal
Savanna’s French Beef Au Poivre
with butternut mash & sunflower seeds
A juicy steak is served with a crème fraîche & crushed black peppercorn sauce. Accompanied by creamy butternut mash and a fresh artichoke & sunflower seed salad, this dish is a sophisticated and flavourful meal perfect for a special occasion. C’est magnifique, Chef!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
MASH
Place the Butternut pieces in a pot of salted water over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
STEAK
When the Butternut has 10 minutes remaining, return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steak dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the rump until browned all over, 6-8 minutes (shifting as it colours). In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
SAUCE
Boil the kettle. Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a knob of butter. Once melted, stir in the crushed black pepper, the Beef stock, and 50ml of boiling water. Simmer until the sauce has reduced, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir through the crème fraîche. Season, add a sweetener (optional), and cover.
SALAD
In a bowl, combine the shredded salad leaves, the chopped artichokes, ½ the toasted sunflower seeds, the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
YUM!
Plate up the steak slices drizzled with the pepper sauce. Serve with the mash and the fresh salad. Sprinkle over the remaining seeds. Time to dine, Chef!
MASH
Place the Butternut pieces in a pot of salted water over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
STEAK
When the Butternut has 10 minutes remaining, return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steak dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the rump until browned all over, 6-8 minutes (shifting as it colours). In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
SAUCE
Boil the kettle. Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a knob of butter. Once melted, stir in the crushed black pepper, the Beef stock, and 100ml of boiling water. Simmer until the sauce has reduced, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir through the crème fraîche. Season, add a sweetener (optional), and cover.
SALAD
In a bowl, combine the shredded salad leaves, the chopped artichokes, ½ the toasted sunflower seeds, the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
YUM!
Plate up the steak slices drizzled with the pepper sauce. Serve with the mash and the fresh salad. Sprinkle over the remaining seeds. Time to dine, Chef!
MASH
Place the Butternut pieces in a pot of salted water over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil and cook until soft, 20-25 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
STEAK
When the Butternut has 10 minutes remaining, return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steak dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the rump until browned all over, 6-8 minutes (shifting as it colours). In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
SAUCE
Boil the kettle. Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a knob of butter. Once melted, stir in the crushed black pepper, the Beef stock, and 150ml of boiling water. Simmer until the sauce has reduced, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir through the crème fraîche. Season, add a sweetener (optional), and cover.
SALAD
In a bowl, combine the shredded salad leaves, the chopped artichokes, ½ the toasted sunflower seeds, the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
YUM!
Plate up the steak slices drizzled with the pepper sauce. Serve with the mash and the fresh salad. Sprinkle over the remaining seeds. Time to dine, Chef!
MASH
Place the Butternut pieces in a pot of salted water over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil and cook until soft, 20-25 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
STEAK
When the Butternut has 10 minutes remaining, return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steak dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the rump until browned all over, 6-8 minutes (shifting as it colours). In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
SAUCE
Boil the kettle. Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a knob of butter. Once melted, stir in the crushed black pepper, the Beef stock, and 200ml of boiling water. Simmer until the sauce has reduced, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir through the crème fraîche. Season, add a sweetener (optional), and cover.
SALAD
In a bowl, combine the shredded salad leaves, the chopped artichokes, ½ the toasted sunflower seeds, the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
YUM!
Plate up the steak slices drizzled with the pepper sauce. Serve with the mash and the fresh salad. Sprinkle over the remaining seeds. Time to dine, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R179.30
for 4 servings · R44.83 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Salad Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Crème Fraîche needs 60 mlSour Cream 250 ml 250 ml at R38.99 · 24% of packR9.36
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Beef Stock needs 20 mlFresh Free Range Liquid Beef Stock 500 ml 500 ml at R54.99 · 4% of packR2.20
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Free-range Beef Rump needs 640 gStuffed Beef Rump Roast Avg 1 kg 1 kg at R169.99 · 64% of packR108.79
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Sunflower Seeds needs 40 gSunflower Seeds 250 g 250 g at R44.99 · 16% of packR7.20
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Butternut needs 1 kgButternut 2.5 kg 2.5 kg at R54.99 · 40% of packR22.00
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White Wine Vinegar needs 40 mlWhite Wine Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R44.99 · 16% of packR7.20
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Crushed Black Pepper needs 10 mlHand Cooked Sea Salt and Black Pepper Crisps 50 g R17.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R17.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU Roast Rub
- Artichokes Hearts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Savanna’s French Beef Au Poivre?
The preparation time for Savanna’s French Beef Au Poivre with butternut mash & sunflower seeds is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Savanna’s French Beef Au Poivre with butternut mash & sunflower seeds?
The total time required to make Savanna’s French Beef Au Poivre with butternut mash & sunflower seeds is between 40 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Savanna’s French Beef Au Poivre provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Savanna’s French Beef Au Poivre?
Artichoke Hearts, Beef, Beef Rump, Beef Stock, Black Pepper, Butternut, Creme Fraiche, NOMU Roast Rub, Salad Leaves, Sunflower Seeds, White Wine Vinegar
What is the nutritional information of Savanna’s French Beef Au Poivre?
Calories: 606, Carbs: 36 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 41.2 grams, Sugar: 7.8 grams, Salt: 685 grams
How do I prepare Savanna’s French Beef Au Poivre?
MASH: Place the butternut pieces in a pot of salted water over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover. SAUCE: Boil the kettle. Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a knob of butter. Once melted, stir in the crushed black pepper, the beef stock, and 100ml of boiling water. Simmer until the sauce has reduced, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir through the crème fraîche. Season, add a sweetener (optional), and cover. STEAK: When the butternut has 10 minutes remaining, return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steak dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the rump until browned all over, 6-8 minutes (shifting as it colours). In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. YUM!: Plate up the steak slices drizzled with the pepper sauce. Serve with the mash and the fresh salad. Sprinkle over the remaining seeds. Time to dine, Chef! SALAD: In a bowl, combine the shredded salad leaves, the chopped artichokes, ½ the toasted sunflower seeds, the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. SEEDS: Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Savanna’s French Beef Au Poivre?
Artichoke Hearts, Beef, Beef Rump, Beef Stock, Black Pepper, Butternut, Creme Fraiche, NOMU Roast Rub, Salad Leaves, Sunflower Seeds, White Wine Vinegar
How many calories does Savanna’s French Beef Au Poivre have?
606 calories
How much fat content does Savanna’s French Beef Au Poivre have?
grams