Rib-Eye Bruschetta with Beetroot and Lemon Mayonnaise
Light supper or weekend lunch. Rib eye, sirloin or rump steaks grilled or barbecued and served with toasted ciabatta with a beetroot and lemon mayonnaise.
prep time
10 mins
cook time
12 minutes
serves
4 people
Based on a 2cm thick steak
To Cook Rare: 2½ minutes on each side
To Cook Medium: 4 minutes on each side
To Cook Well Done: 6 minutes on each side
Ingredients
- 4 lean rib-eye, sirloin or rump steaks
- 4 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons basil or olive oil
- 1 small ciabatta loaf, sliced
- 2 small garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half lengthways
- Extra olive oil, for drizzling
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 x 100g bag salad leaves
For the Beetroot and Lemon Mayonnaise:
- 8 tablespoons reduce calorie mayonnaise
- 2 small cooked beetroot (not in vinegar), peeled and finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons freshly chopped chives
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
Method
- Prepare the beetroot and lemon mayonnaise, place the ingredients into a large bowl, season, mix together and chill until required.
- In a shallow bowl mix together the thyme leaves, basil or olive oil and seasoning. Coat the steaks on both sides with the mixture and set aside.
- Place the ciabatta slices on a clean chopping board and rub on both sides with the garlic. Drizzle with the extra olive oil.
- Lightly toast the slices, turning once on a prepared barbecue or hot dry griddle pan for 1-2 minutes.
- Cook the steaks on a prepared barbecue or preheated grill to the preferred cooking time. Remove from the heat, squeeze over the lime juice and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the bread slices onto 4 warmed plates and spread with a little of the mayonnaise. Garnish with a few salad leaves. Slice the steaks and arrange over the salad leaves and finish with a spoonful of mayonnaise.
