Bringing the Steak Sandwich Home

Katie can usually guess what I am going to order at a restaurant for lunch. I may hum and haw over the menu, taking time to read all the descriptions, but in the end I always come back to the trusty steak sandwich. I am not sure what it is about this fairly simple meal but it rarely disappoints.

A while ago I decided to make my own mark on this venerable classic. Below is my recipe for a Melted Mozzarela and Mushroom Steak Sandwich:

Ingredients:

·        300g Sirloin Steak

·        1 small onion, sliced

·        1 handful button mushrooms, sliced

·        ½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated

·        1 tbsp bbq sauce

·        1 ciabatta bun

 

Method:

Season steak with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil, let steak come to room temperature. Heat a pan to medium high and fry steak for 3 minutes per side or until medium rare.

Meanwhile in a separate pan, add 1 tbsp oil and heat to medium high heat. Add onions, frying for 3-4 minutes until browned and then add mushrooms, cooking for another 4 minutes until softened.

 Assemble sandwich by slicing steak into strips and laying on bottom layer of bun. Add bbq sauce, onions & mushrooms. Sprinkle cheese over top and broil in oven until cheese melts. Squish top of bun on top to allow bread to soak up juices and serve with a side salad.