How to Make a Steak, Roasted Tomato and Caramelized Onion Sandwich

ciabatta bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber while being healthier.

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is lower in fat and calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with better fats.

cheese

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Avocado provides creaminess with healthy fats.

Take onions, cut in half, and thinly slice.

In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat melt the butter and add the olive oil. Add the sliced onions to the pan and coat. Let cook over medium heat until the onions start to soften and brown slightly.

Reduce the heat to medium low and continue to sauté the onions, stirring them every 5-10 minutes or so scrapping the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Around 20 minutes the onions should start to look lightly golden brown, around 40 minutes more golden and at 50 minutes they should be a deep color (time permitting).

After 50 minutes of cooking (time permitting), add the balsamic vinegar and continue to cook for another 10 minutes. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl.

While the onions are cooking, heat your oven to 325 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and toss with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.

Roast for 40 minutes and let cool to room temperature.

Bring your steak to room temperature before cooking, then season generously with salt and pepper.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat and drizzle ½ tablespoon oil in the skillet. Cook one side for about 8 minutes and the second side for 6.

If grilling - grill the steak to your desired internal temperature, I recommend medium rare - about 6-7 minutes per side.

Remove and let sit for 15 minutes before slicing.

Slice the rolls, and spread pesto on each side of the bread. Line the bottom roll with slices of steak followed by cheese.

Place the roll in your oven or broiler for 1-3 minutes to melt the cheese.

Top the rest of the sandwich with roasted tomatoes, onions, followed by the top half of the roll and enjoy!

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