Steak with Sage and Brie and Balsamic Tomatoes

Serves: 2 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes

Try something new with this different steak recipe served on toasted bread with brie and chutney.

Ingredients

  • 2 lean rump or sirloin steak
  • 2 slices rustic country bread
  • 10ml/2tsp fruit chutney
  • 15-30ml/1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, peeled and finely sliced
  • Small handful fresh sage leaves
  • Salt and freshly milled black pepper
  • 50g/2oz Brie, sliced

Cooking Times

Based on a 2cm/¾inch thick steak
Rare
2½ minutes on each side
Medium
4 minutes on each side
Well done
6 minutes on each side

Cooking Times

Based on a 2cm/¾inch thick steak
Rare
2½ minutes on each side
Medium
4 minutes on each side
Well done
6 minutes on each side

Method

  1. Cut 2 slices of rustic country bread, horizontally and lightly grill for 1-2 minutes on each side. Spread with fruit chutney of your choice.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and fry the garlic and a small handful of sage leaves (reserving a few leaves for garnish) for 1 minute.
  3. Season the steaks and cook according to preference. Arrange the steaks onto the bread slices. Place the Brie slices onto the steaks.
  4. Place under a hot preheated grill for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Garnish with the remaining sage leaves and serve with roasted balsamic tomatoes.
  5. For the roasted balsamic tomatoes; cut 4 medium-sized tomatoes in half and place onto a non-stick baking tray. Drizzle 30ml/2tbsp balsamic vinegar and 30ml/2tbsp extra virgin olive oil over the tomatoes. Season. Roast in a preheat oven at Gas Mark 6, 200°C/400°F for 20-25 minutes.

Method

  1. Cut 2 slices of rustic country bread, horizontally and lightly grill for 1-2 minutes on each side. Spread with fruit chutney of your choice.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and fry the garlic and a small handful of sage leaves (reserving a few leaves for garnish) for 1 minute.
  3. Season the steaks and cook according to preference. Arrange the steaks onto the bread slices. Place the Brie slices onto the steaks.
  4. Place under a hot preheated grill for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Garnish with the remaining sage leaves and serve with roasted balsamic tomatoes.
  5. For the roasted balsamic tomatoes; cut 4 medium-sized tomatoes in half and place onto a non-stick baking tray. Drizzle 30ml/2tbsp balsamic vinegar and 30ml/2tbsp extra virgin olive oil over the tomatoes. Season. Roast in a preheat oven at Gas Mark 6, 200°C/400°F for 20-25 minutes.