You are going to smash this recipe out of the park, Chef! Cheesy, Cajun-spiced smashed baby potatoes make a crispy accompaniment for browned beef, elevated with oregano. Served with a refreshing mayo drizzle dotted with chives and balanced with zesty lemon juice.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
PARBOIL
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the baby potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until easily pierced with a fork but still firm, 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
SMASHED POTATOES
Spread the parboiled potatoes on a lightly greased roasting tray. Using a fork, gently press down, splitting the skin, but keeping them in one piece. Sprinkle over the NOMU rub, cheese, drizzle some oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 25-30 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
BROWN THE Beef
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel, coat with the oregano, and season. When hot, sear the schnitzel until browned, 20-30 seconds per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a small bowl, combine the Mayo, ½ the chives, and lemon juice (to taste). Loosen with water in 5ml increments until a drizzling consistency.
DINNER IS READY
Dish up the smashed potatoes, side with the Beef, and drizzle over the chivey-mayo. Garnish with a sprinkle of the remaining chives and dig in, Chef!
PARBOIL
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the baby potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until easily pierced with a fork but still firm, 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
SMASHED POTATOES
Spread the parboiled potatoes on a lightly greased roasting tray. Using a fork, gently press down, splitting the skin, but keeping them in one piece. Sprinkle over the NOMU rub, cheese, drizzle some oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 25-30 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
BROWN THE Beef
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel, coat with the oregano, and season. When hot, sear the schnitzel until browned, 20-30 seconds per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a small bowl, combine the Mayo, ½ the chives, and lemon juice (to taste). Loosen with water in 5ml increments until a drizzling consistency.
DINNER IS READY
Dish up the smashed potatoes, side with the Beef, and drizzle over the chivey-mayo. Garnish with a sprinkle of the remaining chives and dig in, Chef!
PARBOIL
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the baby potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until easily pierced with a fork but still firm, 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
SMASHED POTATOES
Spread the parboiled potatoes on a lightly greased roasting tray. Using a fork, gently press down, splitting the skin, but keeping them in one piece. Sprinkle over the NOMU rub, cheese, drizzle some oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 30-35 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
BROWN THE Beef
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel, coat with the oregano, and season. When hot, sear the schnitzel until browned, 20-30 seconds per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a small bowl, combine the Mayo, ½ the chives, and lemon juice (to taste). Loosen with water in 5ml increments until a drizzling consistency.
DINNER IS READY
Dish up the smashed potatoes, side with Beef, and drizzle over the chivey-mayo. Garnish with a sprinkle of the remaining chives and dig in, Chef!
PARBOIL
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the baby potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until easily pierced with a fork but still firm, 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
SMASHED POTATOES
Spread the parboiled potatoes on a lightly greased roasting tray. Using a fork, gently press down, splitting the skin, but keeping them in one piece. Sprinkle over the NOMU rub, cheese, drizzle some oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 30-35 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
BROWN THE Beef
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel, coat with the oregano, and season. When hot, sear the schnitzel until browned, 20-30 seconds per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a small bowl, combine the Mayo, ½ the chives, and lemon juice (to taste). Loosen with water in 5ml increments until a drizzling consistency.
DINNER IS READY
Dish up the smashed potatoes, side with Beef, and drizzle over the chivey-mayo. Garnish with a sprinkle of the remaining chives and dig in, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R120.28
for 4 servings · R30.07 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Mayo needs 160 mlFlying Goose® Sriracha Mayo-Styled Dipping Sauce 455 ml 455 ml at R114.99 · 35% of packR40.44
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Lemon Juice needs 40 mlLemon Juice 500 ml 500 ml at R29.99 · 8% of packR2.40
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Baby Potatoes needs 1 kgBaby Potatoes 700 g 700 g at R24.99 · 1.43× packR35.70
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Fresh Chives needs 10 gSour Cream and Chives Flavoured Potato Crisps 125 g 125 g at R21.99 · 8% of packR1.76
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 60 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Beef Schnitzel (without crumb)
- Dried Oregano
- NOMU Cajun Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Smashed Potatoes & Beef?
The preparation time for Smashed Potatoes & Beef with Italian-style hard cheese is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Smashed Potatoes & Beef with Italian-style hard cheese?
The total time required to make Smashed Potatoes & Beef with Italian-style hard cheese is between 45 and 65 minutes.
How many servings does Smashed Potatoes & Beef provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Smashed Potatoes & Beef?
Baby Potato, Beef, Beef Schnitzel (without crumb), Dried Oregano, Fresh Chives, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Lemon Juice, Mayo, NOMU Cajun Rub
What is the nutritional information of Smashed Potatoes & Beef?
Calories: 645.1, Carbs: 51 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 44.2 grams, Sugar: 10.5 grams, Salt: 399.6 grams
How do I prepare Smashed Potatoes & Beef?
BROWN THE BEEF: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel, coat with the oregano, and season. When hot, sear the schnitzel until browned, 20-30 seconds per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter. PARBOIL: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the baby potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until easily pierced with a fork but still firm, 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside. DINNER IS READY: Dish up the smashed potatoes, side with the beef, and drizzle over the chivey-mayo. Garnish with a sprinkle of the remaining chives and dig in, Chef! JUST BEFORE SERVING: In a small bowl, combine the mayo, ½ the chives, and lemon juice (to taste). Loosen with water in 5ml increments until a drizzling consistency. SMASHED POTATOES: Spread the parboiled potatoes on a lightly greased roasting tray. Using a fork, gently press down, splitting the skin, but keeping them in one piece. Sprinkle over the NOMU rub, cheese, drizzle some oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 25-30 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Smashed Potatoes & Beef?
Baby Potato, Beef, Beef Schnitzel (without crumb), Dried Oregano, Fresh Chives, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Lemon Juice, Mayo, NOMU Cajun Rub
How many calories does Smashed Potatoes & Beef have?
645.1 calories
How much fat content does Smashed Potatoes & Beef have?
grams