Next Level Steak Onion Sandwich Food

NEXT-LEVEL STEAK & ONION SANDWICH

Steps:

• Remove the steak from the fridge and let it come to room temperature, then cover it with greaseproof paper and bash it with the base of a pan to tenderise and make it all roughly the same thickness.
• Meanwhile, peel the onions, also removing the first layer of flesh (reserve this for a soup or stew), then slice into 2cm-thick rounds.
• Put the butter, a lug of oil and the sugar into a large non-stick frying pan on a medium heat. Once the butter has melted, place the onions into the pan in a single layer and cook for 5 minutes.
• Pour in the vinegar, pop the lid on, reduce the heat to low and cook for around 35 minutes, or until beautifully golden and caramelised on the bottom only, adding splashes of water to loosen, if needed.
• Meanwhile, pop the ciabatta into the oven, turn onto 110°C/225°F/gas ¼ and leave to warm through.
• Season the steak all over with sea salt and black pepper. Place a large non-stick heavy-bottomed pan on a high heat. Once screaming hot, drizzle the steak with olive oil, then put it into the pan and cook for 3 minutes on each side for medium, or to your liking.
• Remove to a plate, rest for 1 minute, then slice 1cm thick and toss through its own resting juices with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
• Cut the warm ciabatta in half and rub the inside of each piece in the steak resting juices. Spread on some mustard, if you like, then layer over the caramelised onions, the steak and pinches of watercress.
• Pop the other piece of bread on top, press down lightly, carve up into decent chunks and get involved.

OPEN-FACE STEAK AND ONION SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, 2 tablespoons water and a big pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally and adding 1 more tablespoon water if needed, until the onions are caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in 2 more tablespoons water and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Slowly add the cheese, stirring to melt. Cover and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, combine the ketchup, mustard, steak sauce, mayonnaise, remaining 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl.
• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Season the steak generously with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook until well browned, about 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
• Toast the bread and spread with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter; divide among plates. Thinly slice the steak and pile on top of the bread. Drizzle with all but 2 tablespoons of the ketchup mixture and scatter the onions on top.
• Toss the reserved ketchup mixture with the watercress; season with salt and pepper. Serve with the sandwiches.

STEAK & CARAMELISED ONION SANDWICH

Steps:

• Put the grill on. Heat a little oil in a frying pan. Season both sides of the steaks with salt, then fry for 1-2 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, slice the ciabatta in half lengthways and grill the cut sides until golden.
• Drizzle the toasted ciabatta with olive oil, spread the bottom half with the onions and sit the steaks on top. Cover with the watercress and close the sandwich with the other half of the ciabatta. Cut into four sandwiches and serve two per person. Serve hot.