A tasty way to enjoy steak

THIS is a great way to enjoy a good steak. Arlene always uses Northern Irish steaks, which are always full of flavour and tender. The carmelised onions are the perfect complement and the ciabatta bread is perfect for soaking up all the flavours and juices from the pan.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Feb 2010, 11:32 BST
Updated 16th Feb 2010, 14:54 BST

Did you know? "Ciabatta" is the Italian word for "slipper", which is the special shape of this delicious Italian bread made with olive oil.

Steak Sarnie with Carmelized Onions

Serves 2

Ingredients

2 lean beef steaks (fillet, rump, sirloin or ribeye)

15g olive oil

1 medium red onion, peeled, halved and sliced

1 teaspoon sugar

100g sunblush tomatoes

40g black or green olives (optional)

1 Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference Ciabatta bread, halved

1 pack herb salad

Freshly ground black pepper

Method

• Heat the butter in a small frying pan and cook the onions gently for 10 minutes

• Add the sugar and turn up the heat and cook, stirring

continually, until the onions caramelize.

• Set aside and keep warm

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• Season the steaks and fry on a very hot pan or griddle on both sides until cooked through. Set aside and keep warm

• Grill the cut side of the ciabatta for 2-3 minutes

• Arrange the salad leaves, sunblush tomatoes and olives if using, on one half of the ciabatta. Place the steaks on top and spoon over the caramelized onions, and season with black pepper

• Top with other half of ciabatta and serve immediately.

Tip: This recipe can serve 4, (buy 4 steaks) if you cut the ciabatta bread in half horizontally and then cut in half again to give 4 open sandwiches.

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