Freeze single portions of sirloin steak and chips so you have a home-cooked meal within minutes of getting home
Prep:10 mins
Serves 6
For the steaks2 tbsp balsamic vinegar2 tsp concentrated liquid beef stock3 garlic cloves, finely grated1 tbsp wholegrain mustard1 tbsp clear honey2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing6 sirloin steaks, about 5cm thicksalad or peas, to serve (optional)
STEP 1Mix together the vinegar, stock, garlic, mustard, honey and olive oil in a large shallow bowl, then grind in some black pepper, but no salt. Add the steaks and turn to coat. Leave to marinate in the fridge for 1 hr, or preferably overnight.STEP 2Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the potatoes in a large bowl with the oil, thyme and peppercorns. Spread out on 2 greased baking sheets and bake for 10-15 mins until the potatoes are nearly cooked. Remove and leave to go cold.STEP 3Open-freeze the wedges until solid, then pack into a large rigid container in layers, interleaving with foil. Individually pack the steaks into freezer bags – make sure they lay completely flat when you put them in the freezer. Use within 1 month.STEP 4To serve, heat oven to 220C/200C fan/ gas 7, with a baking tray inside to warm up for the steaks. Put the wedges on another large baking tray, spread them apart and season. Bake for 20 mins until golden and crisp. Unwrap the steaks and brush both sides with oil. Press onto the hot tray and bake for 15-25 mins, turning after 10 mins and testing until hot, to give you medium-rare steak. Serve with the wedges and salad or peas, if you like.
