New Zealand Grass-fed Steak and Cheese Melt Recipe
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
This next level steak sandwich made with New Zealand grass-fed beef is suitable for lunch or dinner. Enjoy it as a sandwich or open-faced (just don’t forget the knife and fork!).
Tip: If you like a spicy sandwich, add a few drops of hot chili sauce or use a hot pepper relish instead of tomato relish for extra kick!
Ingredients:
For the Steak:
- 1 lb. New Zealand grass-fed sirloin steak (Tip: Look for the Taste Pure Nature logo)
- Oil
- Salt and pepper
For the Caramelized Onions:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3-4 brown onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper
For the Mushrooms:
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 1/2 cups button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
To Serve:
- 6-8 pita flatbreads or sturdy sandwich bread, like sourdough
- Mayonnaise and/or tomato relish
- Baby spinach leaves
- 8 slices mozzarella or Colby cheese
- Sliced gherkins or sandwich pickles (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped chives
Directions:
For the Caramelized Onions:
- 1. Heat the butter over a medium-low heat until it froths. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently for about 20 minutes, until the onion is very soft.
- 2. Add the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar and cook for another 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
For the Steak:
- 3. Meanwhile, pat the steak dry with a paper towel, brush with oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 4. Heat a pan over a high heat. Add the steak and cook for a couple of minutes until one side is browned and crispy. Turn over and cook for another couple of minutes, or until done to your liking.
- 5. Transfer to a wooden board loosely covered with foil to rest for 5-10 minutes before carving into thin slices across the grain.
For the Mushrooms:
- 6. Heat a little oil in a pan over a medium-high heat. Add the garlic, mushrooms and thyme and cook for 5-10 minutes until soft. Add the spinach and cook for another 5 minutes until most of the moisture has been evaporated.
- 7. Stir in the mustard and parsley, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
To Serve:
- 8. Turn on broiler to medium or high.
- 9. Lightly toast the pita or bread and spread with mayonnaise and/or tomato relish. Top with extra spinach leaves and then spoon some mushroom mixture on the base and add the cheese slices. Cook under the broiler for a 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
- 10. Add sliced steak, pickles (if using) and top with caramelized onions. To finish, sprinkle with chopped chives.