Great Steak Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
| Olive oil | 5 Tablespoon | |
| Mustard seeds | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Red onions | 2 Large, finley sliced | |
| Garlic | 2 Clove (5gm), crushed | |
| Flat leaf parsley | 1 Tablespoon, chopped | |
| Balsamic vinegar | 1 Tablespoon | |
| 4 sirloin seaks, 125-150 g (4-5 oz) each | ||
| Black peppercorns | 1 Tablespoon, crushed | |
| 8 large slices of olive bread or other crusty bread | ||
| 2 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, sliced | ||
| Fontina | 75 Gram, thinly sliced | |
| Rocket | 125 Gram | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
Directions
Heat 4 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium frying pan, add the mustard seeds, cover and let them pop for 30 seconds over a moderate heat; take care that they do not burn.
Add the onions and garlic, cover and cook over a very low heat for 30 minutes, until they are very soft but not coloured.
Puree the softened onion mixture in a blender or food processor, then spoon into a bowl.
Stir in the parsley and vinegar.
Season to taste, cover and set aside.
Brush the steaks with a little of the remaining oil.
Press the crushed black peppercorns into both sides.
Place the steaks under a preheated medium-hot grill.
Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or 5-6 minutes for medium.
Toast the bread slices on both sides until lightly golden.
Spread 4 slices with the onion puree and cover with slices of tomato.
Add a piece of steak to each and top with the cheese slices and rocket.
Season, cover with the remaining toasted bread slices and serve at once.
Add the onions and garlic, cover and cook over a very low heat for 30 minutes, until they are very soft but not coloured.
Puree the softened onion mixture in a blender or food processor, then spoon into a bowl.
Stir in the parsley and vinegar.
Season to taste, cover and set aside.
Brush the steaks with a little of the remaining oil.
Press the crushed black peppercorns into both sides.
Place the steaks under a preheated medium-hot grill.
Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or 5-6 minutes for medium.
Toast the bread slices on both sides until lightly golden.
Spread 4 slices with the onion puree and cover with slices of tomato.
Add a piece of steak to each and top with the cheese slices and rocket.
Season, cover with the remaining toasted bread slices and serve at once.
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