Bored with burgers? Then give this delicious and juicy open-topped steak sandwich a try.
Ingredients
- 4 x 125g thin sirloin steaks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon or lime, plus extra halves, griddled, to serve
- 1 ciabatta loaf
- 2 fat garlic cloves, halved lengthways
- Small bag mixed green salad leaves
For the mayonnaise
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp chilli sauce
Method
- 1. Make the mayo. Put the mayonnaise, mustard and chilli sauce into a small bowl. Season and mix together.
- 2. Preheat a griddle or frying pan over a high heat. Brush the steaks with oil and cook for 2 minutes each side. Squeeze over some lemon juice.
- 3. Split the ciabatta lengthways then cut each half into 2 pieces. Brush the cut surfaces with a little more olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt. Using the same pan, griddle, cut-side down, over the highest heat for 2 minutes, until toasted and a little charred. Rub each with the garlic then spoon over some Dijon mayonnaise and a little green salad. Slice each steak in half, season lightly and put 2 halves on top of each ciabatta slice with a griddled lemon half to squeeze over the top.
Nutritional info
Per serving: 502kcals, 29g fat (8.1g saturated), 30g protein, 31g carbs, 2g sugar, 1.9g salt
Chef's tip
However fond your memories of seaside food are, the greasy burger was never one of the highlights and you really wouldn’t want to eat one today. Home-made burgers are another matter altogether though, and this juicy, open steak sandwich is the best of the lot.
Wine Recommendation
Try a ripe, smooth Pinot Noir from Burgundy.