Hamdi Saidani This Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Pork Steaks is a smoky and hearty recipe, which includes pork medallions and a rich pepper-paprika sauce. It’s a no-fuss take on a family dinner, ready in about 15–20 minutes.
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Pork Steaks Ingredients
Sauce:
- 2 mixed-colour peppers
- 1 red onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 bulb of fennel (tops reserved)
- 1 eating apple
- Olive oil
- 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika (plus extra to serve)
- 4–5 fresh bay leaves
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 700g passata
Pork:
- 500g pork fillet
- 1 tsp ground coriander
To Serve:
- 1 mug (300g) of 10-minute wholegrain or basmati rice
- 70g rocket
- 1 lemon
- 4 tbsp fat-free natural yoghurt
How To Make Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Pork Steaks
- Slice and sauté the veg: Use a food processor to slice peppers, onion, carrot, fennel, and apple. Add to a hot casserole pan with olive oil, paprika, bay leaves, and crushed garlic. Season and fry, stirring regularly.
- Cook the rice: In a separate pan, add 1 mug of rice to 2 mugs of boiling water with a pinch of salt. Cover and simmer.
- Prepare and cook the pork: Slice pork into 8 medallions, flatten slightly, season with salt, pepper, coriander, and oil. Grill on a hot griddle pan, flipping until cooked and charred.
- Finish the sauce: Add balsamic vinegar and passata to the sautéed veg. Bring to a boil and season to taste.
- Assemble and serve: Sprinkle rice with paprika. Dress rocket with lemon juice and salt. Fold most into the sauce. Pour sauce on a platter, top with pork steaks, drizzle with yoghurt, and garnish with fennel tops and remaining rocket.
Recipe Tips
- How do I flatten pork evenly?
Use your fist or a rolling pin between cling film for even thickness. - Can I use another cut of pork?
Pork loin or boneless chops work well too. - What if I don’t have passata?
Blend a tin of tomatoes as a substitute. - Is the paprika spicy?
No, it’s mild and smoky. For more heat, add a pinch of cayenne.
What To Serve With Pork Steaks
These smoky pork steaks pair well with:
- Steamed green beans or spinach
- Warm flatbreads
- A glass of chilled cider or light red wine
How To Store Pork Steaks
Refrigerate:
Store pork, sauce, and rice separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days.
Reheat:
Warm pork and sauce gently in a pan or microwave. Reheat rice with a splash of water.
Pork Steaks Nutrition Facts
- Calories: ~685 per serving
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 45g
- Sugar: 12g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Can I make this dish ahead?
Yes, cook the sauce and pork a day ahead and reheat before serving.
Can I use brown rice?
Yes, use pre-cooked brown rice or allow more time for cooking.
What’s a good vegetarian swap?
Use grilled halloumi or seared tofu in place of pork.
Do I need a griddle pan?
No, a heavy frying pan works just as well for searing.
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Pork Steaks
Course: DinnerCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy4
servings5
minutes10
minutes685
Juicy pork medallions served over a smoky pepper sauce with paprika rice, rocket, and yoghurt.
Ingredients
2 peppers
1 red onion
1 carrot
1 fennel bulb
1 apple
Olive oil
2 tsp paprika
4–5 bay leaves
4 garlic cloves
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
700g passata
500g pork fillet
1 tsp ground coriande
1 mug rice
70g rocket
1 lemon
4 tbsp yoghurt
Directions
- Slice veg and apple, fry with oil, paprika, bay, and garlic.
- Cook rice with 2 mugs boiling water and salt.
- Flatten pork medallions, season, and grill until charred.
- Add balsamic and passata to veg, bring to boil.
- Fold rocket into sauce, serve pork on top, drizzle with yoghurt.
Notes
- Use food processor for faster slicing.
- Rocket adds a fresh peppery bite—don’t skip.
- Add chilli flakes if you want heat.
- Great for next-day leftovers.