Gourmet Steak Sandwich
Elevating the humble sandwich to gourmet status, a steak version cooked on the barbecue offers a tantalising mix of juicy meat and fresh accompaniments – it's like giving your taste buds a holiday, but don't blame me if they never want to come back! This recipe celebrates the aspirational joy of using top-quality steak, such as sirloin or fillet, paired with herbs and vegetables for a satisfying meal that feels indulgent and rewarding.
The experience evokes a sense of casual elegance, with flavours that balance the rich, savoury notes of marinated steak and garlic against the crispness of salad elements. Textures range from tender, slightly charred mushrooms to the succulent bite of the steak, all brought together through simple grilling techniques that enhance the natural tastes without overwhelming them.
Cook: 10 minutes
Ingredients
Steak
- 4 sirloin steak, thinly sliced 1-2 cm thick (100-150g each)
- 2 large flat mushroom, sliced into thick slices
- handful of fresh thyme
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 4 tbsp virgin olive oil
- maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- 100g cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 spanish onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
Sandwich
- 8 slices of bread, buttered
To Serve
- Serve with a selection of condiments eg. mustard, tomato sauce, tabasco and chutney
Method
- Steak: Mix the olive oil, thyme, garlic and a little salt and pepper together. Place the steak and mushrooms in a container and pour over the marinade, toss them so that they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate until you are to cook them.
- To Cook: Preheat a barbecue to moderate-high or grill or place a grill pan over a high heat. Place the steaks and mushrooms on the barbecue, umder a grill or on a grill pan and cook the mushrooms for 2 minutes on each side they should be tender and slightly brown. Cook the steaks for 2-4 minutes on each side (how long you cook them depends how you like them cook) .To test how well done they are press the flesh the greater resistant the more cooked they are. When they are cooked remove them from the heat and keep them warm until ready to serve.
- To Serve: Place a slice of bread on each plate and distribute the salad ingredients on them, setting aside a few of the ingredients to garnish the steak with. Place the steak on the salad, followed by the mushrooms. Place the remaining salad on the mushrooms to garnish and place the remaining slices of bread on the sandwich. Serve with a selection of condiments.
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