Cajun Steak Ciabatta by @veryhungrygreek

20 min

2 servings

๐Ÿฅฉ

300 g

Lean steak

๐Ÿง‚

10 ml

Cajun seasoning

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 g

Salt

โšซ

0.5 g

Pepper

๐Ÿฅ•

40 g

Rocket

๐Ÿง…

150 g

Onion

๐Ÿฌ

4 g

Sugar

๐Ÿ‡

15 ml

Balsamic vinegar

๐Ÿž

120 g

Ciabatta rolls

๐Ÿฅš

60 ml

Light mayo

๐ŸŒผ

7 ml

Dijon mustard

๐Ÿ‡

5 ml

Balsamic glaze

๐Ÿซ—

Oil spray

  1. Slice
    • onion

    Thinly slice the onion.

  2. Spray
    • oil spray

    Spray a frying pan with oil spray and heat it over medium heat.

  3. Add
    • onion

    Add the sliced onion and fry for 3 minutes until beginning to soften.

  4. Season
    • salt
    • sugar
    • Onion

    Season the onion with the salt and sugar.

  5. Cook
    • onion
    • water

    Cook the onion for 10 minutes, adding the water gradually when the pan becomes dry.

  6. Add
    • onion
    • balsamic vinegar

    Add the balsamic vinegar and cook the onion for 5 minutes until caramelised.

  7. Spray
    • lean steak
    • oil spray
    • Cajun seasoning

    Spray the steak with oil spray and season it with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

  8. Heat
    • lean steak

    Heat a clean frying pan over high heat and add the seasoned steak.

  9. Fry
    • lean steak

    Fry the steak for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side.

  10. Fry
    • lean steak

    Turn the steak and fry it for 2 to 3 minutes on the second side for medium-rare.

  11. Transfer
    • lean steak

    Transfer the steak to the cutting board and rest it for 4 minutes.

  12. Mix
    • light mayo

    Mix the light mayo and Dijon mustard in a bowl.

  13. Stir
    • water
    • Light mayo

    Stir in the remaining water, a little at a time, until the Dijon mayo is spreadable.

  14. Toast
    • ciabatta roll

    Toast the ciabatta rolls until lightly crisp.

  15. Slice
    • lean steak

    Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain.

  16. Spread
    • ciabatta roll
    • light mayo

    Spread the Dijon mayo inside each toasted ciabatta roll.

  17. Layer
    • rocket
    • lean steak
    • ciabatta roll

    Layer the rocket and sliced steak in each ciabatta roll.

  18. Top
    • onion
    • balsamic glaze
    • ciabatta roll

    Top each sandwich with caramelised onions and drizzle with balsamic glaze if using.

Cajun Steak Ciabatta by @veryhungrygreek

20 min

2 servings

๐Ÿฅฉ

300 g

Lean steak

๐Ÿง‚

10 ml

Cajun seasoning

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 g

Salt

โšซ

0.5 g

Pepper

๐Ÿฅ•

40 g

Rocket

๐Ÿง…

150 g

Onion

๐Ÿฌ

4 g

Sugar

๐Ÿ‡

15 ml

Balsamic vinegar

๐Ÿž

120 g

Ciabatta rolls

๐Ÿฅš

60 ml

Light mayo

๐ŸŒผ

7 ml

Dijon mustard

๐Ÿ‡

5 ml

Balsamic glaze

๐Ÿซ—

Oil spray

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/18

    Thinly slice the onion.

    ๐Ÿง…onion
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  2. Step 2/18

    Spray a frying pan with oil spray and heat it over medium heat.

    ๐Ÿซ—oil spray
  3. Step 3/18

    Add the sliced onion and fry for 3 minutes until beginning to soften.

    ๐Ÿง…onion
    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
  4. Step 4/18

    Season the onion with the salt and sugar.

    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿฌsugar
    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
  5. Step 5/18

    Cook the onion for 10 minutes, adding the water gradually when the pan becomes dry.

    ๐Ÿง…onion
    ๐Ÿ’งwater
    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
  6. Step 6/18

    Add the balsamic vinegar and cook the onion for 5 minutes until caramelised.

    ๐Ÿง…onion
    ๐Ÿ‡balsamic vinegar
    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
  7. Step 7/18

    Spray the steak with oil spray and season it with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

    ๐Ÿฅฉlean steak
    ๐Ÿซ—oil spray
    ๐Ÿง‚Cajun seasoning
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    โšซblack pepper
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
  8. Step 8/18

    Heat a clean frying pan over high heat and add the seasoned steak.

    ๐Ÿฅฉlean steak
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
  9. Step 9/18

    Fry the steak for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side.

    ๐Ÿฅฉlean steak
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
  10. Step 10/18

    Turn the steak and fry it for 2 to 3 minutes on the second side for medium-rare.

    ๐Ÿฅฉlean steak
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
  11. Step 11/18

    Transfer the steak to the cutting board and rest it for 4 minutes.

    ๐Ÿฅฉlean steak
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  12. Step 12/18

    Mix the light mayo and Dijon mustard in a bowl.

    ๐Ÿฅšlight mayo
    ๐ŸŒผDijon mustard
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„spoon
  13. Step 13/18

    Stir in the remaining water, a little at a time, until the Dijon mayo is spreadable.

    ๐Ÿ’งwater
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„spoon
  14. Step 14/18

    Toast the ciabatta rolls until lightly crisp.

    ๐Ÿฅ–ciabatta roll
  15. Step 15/18

    Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain.

    ๐Ÿฅฉlean steak
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  16. Step 16/18

    Spread the Dijon mayo inside each toasted ciabatta roll.

    ๐Ÿฅ–ciabatta roll
    ๐Ÿฅšlight mayo
    ๐ŸŒผDijon mustard
    ๐Ÿฅ„spoon
  17. Step 17/18

    Layer the rocket and sliced steak in each ciabatta roll.

    ๐Ÿฅ•rocket
    ๐Ÿฅฉlean steak
    ๐Ÿฅ–ciabatta roll
  18. Step 18/18

    Top each sandwich with caramelised onions and drizzle with balsamic glaze if using.

    ๐Ÿง…onion
    ๐Ÿ‡balsamic glaze
    ๐Ÿฅ–ciabatta roll
    ๐Ÿฅ„spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Herbs and Spices, Vegetables, Sweeteners, Condiments, Fats and Oils

Ingredients

Lean steak, Cajun seasoning, Salt, Pepper, Rocket, Onion, Sugar, Balsamic vinegar, Ciabatta rolls, Light mayo, Dijon mustard, Balsamic glaze, Oil spray

Notes

Lean steak (room temperature), Salt (to season), Pepper (to season), Onion (medium), Ciabatta rolls (60g each), Dijon mustard (heaped), Balsamic glaze (optional drizzle), Oil spray (for the pan and steak)

Allergens

Sulfites, Mustard

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

408 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 41g, Fat: 9g, Carbohydrates: 39g, Fiber: 3.5g, Sugars: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 950mg, Iron: 4.2mg, Potassium: 700mg, Calcium: 100mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 10mg, Vitamin K: 40mcg, Vitamin B12: 2.5mcg, Folate: 80mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

18 steps

Equipments

Utensils

knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, spoon, tongs, spatula

Appliances

Stove, Toaster

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Meal prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@veryhungrygreek

Origin

Cuisine

American, Cajun

Geographic

United Kingdom, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Juicy, Crispy, Soft, Chewy

Flavors

Spicy, Savory, Tangy, Sweet, Peppery, Umami

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Serve immediately for best texture,Do not leave cooked steak out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store steak and caramelised onions in an airtight container,Store ciabatta, rocket, and mayonnaise separately to prevent sogginess,Reheat steak and onions before assembling), freezer : 60 days (Freeze cooked steak and caramelised onions only,Do not freeze assembled sandwiches, rocket, or mayonnaise)