FILLET STEAK CIABATTA

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🥪 FILLET STEAK CIABATTA 🥩

📱 OVERVIEW

  • Total Time: 40 Minutes (includes resting time)

  • Servings: 2 People

🛠️ THE KIT

  • 🍳 1 Oven-safe frying pan (Cast iron is best)

  • 🥘 1 Small saucepan (for the relish)

  • 🥣 1 Small bowl (for the mayo)

  • 🥄 1 Large spoon

  • 🔪 1 Very sharp knife & Cutting board

  • 🧤 1 Oven mitt

  • 🎨 1 Pastry brush (or spoon for oiling bread)

🛒 THE INGREDIENTS

The Steak & Crust

  • 🥩 Halal Beef Fillet 1 thick piece (about 300-400g)

  • 🧂 Coarse black pepper 1 tablespoon (crushed big)

  • 🧂 Sea salt 1 pinch

  • 🧄 Garlic 1 head (cut in half across the middle)

  • 🌿 Fresh thyme 4 sprigs

  • 🧈 Butter 2 tablespoons

  • 🫒 Olive oil 1 tablespoon

The Tomato Jam (Relish)

  • 🍅 Cherry tomatoes 1 cup (red and yellow mix)

  • 🧅 Red onion 1/2 (chopped small)

  • 🌶️ Red chili 1/2 (chopped small)

  • 🍷 Sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon

  • 🌿 Fresh basil 1 handful (torn)

The Assembly

  • 🥖 Ciabatta loaf 1 large (sliced open)

  • 🥛 Mayonnaise 3 tablespoons

  • 🥣 Wholegrain mustard 3 teaspoons

  • 🥬 Lettuce leaves 2 or 3 (crunchy)

👨‍🍳 THE METHOD

1. The Perfect Fillet

  1. 🥩 Season: Roll the steak in the Coarse pepper and Salt until it has a thick grey crust.

  2. 🔥 Sear: Heat the Oven-safe pan to High with oil. Sear the steak on all sides (even the ends!) for 2 minutes per side.

  3. 🧈 Baste: Toss in the Garlic (cut-side down), Thyme, and Butter.

  4. 🥄 The Trick: Rest the steak on top of the garlic and herbs. Spoon the bubbling butter over the meat for 1 minute.

  5. 🌡️ Oven: Put the whole pan in the oven at 200°C for 8 to 10 minutes.

  6. 🛑 REST: This is the most important part! Take the steak out and let it sit on a plate for 10 minutes. Do not cut it yet!

2. The Tomato Relish

  1. 🥘 In a Small saucepan, cook the Red onion and Chili in oil until soft.

  2. 🍅 Add the Tomatoes. Cook on Medium heat until they "pop" and collapse. Mash them with your Spoon.

  3. 🍷 Stir in the Sherry vinegar and simmer until it looks like thick jam. Stir in the Basil at the very end.

3. The Mustard Mayo & Bread

  1. 🥣 Mix the Mayonnaise and Wholegrain mustard in a Small bowl.

  2. 🥖 Brush the Ciabatta with olive oil and toast it in a hot pan (or under the grill) until it has dark char marks.

4. Assembly

  1. 🔪 Slice the rested steak into thin, pink ribbons.

  2. 🥪 Layer: Bottom bread > Mustard Mayo > Lettuce > Steak > Relish > Top bread.

🛡️ SAFETY FIRST

  • 🧤 The Pan Trap: Remember, the pan handle just came out of a 200°C oven! It will stay hot for 20 minutes. Always keep your Oven mitt over the handle so you don't grab it by mistake.

  • 🔪 Sharp Cuts: Use a very sharp knife to slice the steak. Let the knife do the work; don't "saw" back and forth, or you'll tear the tender meat.

  • 🌶️ Chili Heat: Wash your hands immediately after chopping the chili. If you touch your eyes, it will sting!