Seared Steak & Caramelised Onion Ciabatta
with Creamy Pesto Dressing
- Gluten
- Soy
- Wheat
- Milk
- Eggs
- Walnut
- May contain traces of allergens
- Eggs
- Milk
- Sesame
- Lupin
- Almond
- Hazelnut
- Macadamia
- Cashew
Love a good steak sambo? Meet our latest "don't go out when you can make it (better!) at home" recipe. Little touches like oven-baked ciabatta, sweet caramelised onion and a vibrant pesto are what take it from good to great.
Ingredients
2
potato
1
red onion
1
tomato
1 packet
beef rump
2
Bake-At-Home Ciabatta
(Contains: Gluten, Soy, Wheat; May be present: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Lupin, Almond, Hazelnut.)
1 packet
creamy pesto dressing
(Contains: Milk, Eggs, Walnut; May be present: Almond, Macadamia, Cashew.)
1 bag
rocket leaves
1 sachet
Italian herbs
Not included in your delivery
1
olive oil
1 tbs
balsamic vinegar
2 tsp
water
1 tsp
brown sugar
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Preheat the oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Cut the potato into fries. Place on a lined oven tray. Season with salt and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat, spread in a single layer, then bake until tender, 20-25 minutes.
TIP: Cut the potato to the correct size so it cooks in the allocated time.
While the fries are baking, thinly slice the red onion. Thinly slice the tomato.
In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium heat. Cook the onion, stirring regularly, until softened, 5-6 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the balsamic vinegar, the water and brown sugar and mix well. Cook until dark and sticky, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
When the fries have 10 minutes remaining, place the Italian herbs and a good pinch of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the beef rump, turning to coat. Wipe out the frying pan and return to a high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. When the oil is hot, cook the steak for 2-3 minutes on each side for medium (depending on thickness), or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate to rest.
Place the bake-at-home ciabatta directly on the wire racks of the oven and cook until heated through, 5 minutes.
Slice the seared steak. Slice each ciabatta in half, then spread with the creamy pesto dressing. Top with the sliced steak, caramelised onion, tomato slices and rocket leaves. Serve with the fries.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many loved the combination of caramelised onion, creamy pesto dressing, and tender steak, calling it delicious and pub-quality.
- Ease of prep: Customers found this quick and simple to make, with clear instructions even kids could follow.
- Suggestions: Some recommended adding cheese, avocado or bacon for extra flavour, and toasting the ciabatta well for best texture.
- Leftovers: Several mentioned generous portions, with enough for lunch the next day.
- Meat quality: While many praised the tender steak, some found it tough or gristly and suggested a different cut.
