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Steak Ciabatta with Caramelised Onions

Steak Ciabatta with Caramelised Onions: A Grilled Delight

Steak Ciabatta with Caramelised Onions is a BBQ grilled sandwich that combines juicy steak, sweet caramelized onions, and a creamy aioli for a gourmet experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 2 pieces Premium Steaks Cuts like ribeye or sirloin
  • 2 pieces Ciabattas Any crusty bread can be used
  • 2 cups Fresh Rocket Arugula can be substituted
For the Caramelized Onions
  • 2 cups Caramelized Onions Yellow onions cooked slowly
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar For caramelization
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar Red wine vinegar can be substituted
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Cracked Black Pepper
For the Roasted Garlic Chive Aioli
  • 1 whole Whole Garlic Bulb Roasted
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Can substitute with yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Chives Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is best
  • 1 large Egg Yolk At room temperature

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Steaks: Rest the steaks at room temperature for 30 minutes and season with sea salt and cracked pepper.
  2. Roast the Garlic: Slice the garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, wrap in foil, and roast on the grill.
  3. Grill the Steaks and Ciabattas: Preheat grill and cook steaks, then add ciabattas cut-side down for 2 minutes.
  4. Caramelize the Onions: Sauté yellow onions in butter, add brown sugar and balsamic vinegar, then cook until thickened.
  5. Make the Roasted Garlic Chive Aioli: Whisk egg yolk and mustard, add olive oil to create an emulsion, then mix in chives, lemon juice, and roasted garlic.
  6. Rest the Steaks: Let grilled steaks rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  7. Assemble the Sandwich: Spread aioli on ciabatta, layer steak, caramelized onions, and fresh rocket, then top with another ciabatta half.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Enjoy with a side of sweet potato fries or salad. Store leftovers properly to maintain freshness.

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