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Steak Sandwich with Caramelised Onions Recipe

This steak sandwich recipe makes the best steak sandwiches we've ever tasted.

Protein is a vital part of any weight loss diet and this recipe is a great source of protein at nearly 52g per serve. Protein is a dieter's friend because, like fibre, it keeps us feeling fuller longer. Steak is also a great source of iron, which can often be lacking in our diets.

This recipe is low in saturated fats and a good source of protein.

Energy per 100g:

552kJ - 132Cal

Fat per 100g:

4.2g

Healthy Dinner Recipe: Steak Sandwich with Caramelised Onions Recipe

Recipe Serves:

This Recipe Serves 2.

Recipe Ingredients:

  • 300g Eye Fillet Steak approx 1 inch thick (Rump or Porterhouse can be used)
  • Lettuce
  • 1 Tomato Sliced
  • 4 Onions sliced
  • Thick sliced Sour Dough Bread Toasted
  • Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Low Fat Mayonnaise

Recipe Method:

  1.  Heat frypan with oil on med heat and cook sliced onions for 10 mins, watching that you don’t burn. 
  2. Once cooked down heat slightly and add sugar and balsamic vinegar stirring and cooking for a further 5 mins, season with salt & pepper.  Add a touch of water if drying out.  Once cooked set aside.
  3. Drizzle both sides of the steaks with olive oil and rub in. 
  4. Preheat a pan or grill on medium heat and grill for 3 mins each side for med.  Remove from heat and place on plate, season with salt and pepper then cover with foil for 5 mins.
  5. Slice steak on angle.
  6. Slice bread and lightly toast.  Layer bread with mayonnaise, tomato, Lettuce, steak.  Add onions on top.

Recipe Nutrition Panel:

 Servings: 2
 Serving size: 486g
   
 Average Serve   Average 100g

Energy

2680

kJ

552

kJ

 

641

Cal

132

Cal

Protein

51.8

g

10.7

g

Fat, total

20.3

g

4.2

g

 - saturated

6.3

g

1.3

g

Carbohydrate

58.1

g

11.9

g

- sugars

17.5

g

3.6

g

Sodium

857

mg

176

mg

Additional Comments:

As well being a healthy dinner recipe, this is equally a healthy lunch recipe. As an added treat, try serving these steak sandwiches with a fried egg and beetroot. If you're not a huge fan of mayonnaise, try replacing it with your favourite BBQ sauce.

Feedback:

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Please email your feedback to sharrelle@weightloss.com.au.

If you like this recipe, you may also like these healthy recipes:

Beef Stroganoff with Rice Recipe
Beef Salad Recipe
Thai Beef Salad Lettuce Cup Recipe
Beef Stir Fry Recipe

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