Barbecue steak sandwich
3 tbsp olive oil
3 medium-sized onions, sliced
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 x 120g lean beef steaks, such as sirloin or rump
Olive oil
8 thick slices of ciabatta bread
1 cup baby spinach leaves
2 tomatoes, sliced
1. Heat a little oil in a saucepan, add onions and cook over a medium-low heat for 15 mins until softened. Add the honey and vinegar and cook for 10 minutes more, stirring often until caramelised. Season with salt and pepper and remove to cool.
2. Heat a barbecue on high. Brush steaks with oil and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Barbecue steaks for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until cooked to your liking. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
3. Toast bread on a grill and place each steak on a slice of bread. Top with spinach leaves, sliced tomato and a dollop of honey onions. Top with remaining bread slices.
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