Steak Sandwich with a Chimichurri Sauce

DIFFICULTY
Average Average
PREP TIME
Under 30 Min. Under 30 Min.
COOK TIME
Under 30 Min. Under 30 Min.
SERVES
1-2 1-2
Steak Sandwich with a Chimichurri Sauce
Main INGREDIENTS
  • Meat
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Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

For the Sandwich:
  • 10g salted butter
  • 2 small red onions
  • 1 tsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • 200g rump or bavette steak
  • 2 slices sourdough
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise mixed with 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • Small handful of rocket
  • Small handful of parmesan shavings
  • Small bunch of finely chopped chives
  • Salt and pepper to serve
For the Chimichirri:
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1-2 red chillis, finely diced
  • Medium bunch of parsley, finely chopped
  • Medium bunch of coriander, finely chopped
  • Small bunch of fresh or dried oregano, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Method

  • 1
    Remove steak from fridge and set aside whilst you caramelise the onions. Peel and finely slice the onions before adding to a frying pan alongside the butter, place over a medium heat. Sauté for approximately 10 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
  • 2
    Stir through the sugar and balsamic vinegar, turn heat down to low, cover and allow to caramelise whilst you make the rest of the sandwich, stir when needed.
  • 3
    Heat olive oil in Cast Iron 26cm Square Grillit in Black Onyx over a high heat. Pat steak dry with kitchen roll and season with salt. Once oil is smoking lay steak in the centre of the grill, cook steak to your liking, approximately 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • 4
    Remove steak from pan, place on a warm plate and rest for approximately 5 minutes before slicing. Turn the heat off then toast bread in the still hot pan
  • 5
    Whilst the steak is resting make the chimichurri simply by mixing all the ingredients together.
  • 6
    Now it’s time to construct your sandwich, top your toasted sourdough slices with mustard mayonnaise followed by caramelised onions, rocket, steak, parmesan, chives, salt and pepper.
  • 7
    Serve up with your chimichurri sauce and frites then dig in!