6.Steak Sandwich with Fennel Relish

The steak sandwich with fennel and garlic relish.

Serves: 4

Total Time: 25 min

Ingredients:

For the fennel relish:

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large fennel bulb, very thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 4 tbsp caster sugar
• 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
• 4 sirloin steaks about 1.5 cm/¾ in thick
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 8 slices sourdough bread, griddled
• Rocket leaves

Directions:

First make the fennel relish. Heat oil in a pan over med heat and add the onion, fennel & garlic. Stir & add onion & fennel start to soften but not brown. Increase the heat, add the sugar & stir constantly for a further 2–3 min, or until starting to brown. Stir in the mustard & vinegar & season generously with salt and pepper. When the liquid is gone, reduce heat slightly & leave the mixture to caramelize & darken around the edges, stirring occasionally, for a further 8–12 min. Cool.

Preheat the barbecue or griddle pan to very hot. Season the steak generously on both sides and sear for 2–3 min on each side or until cooked to your taste. Lay 2 slices of sourdough bread on each of 4 serving plates. Place relish on one piece, top with a steak, aioli (if using) and rocket, season generously, then top with the second slice of bread. Serve immediately.