Venison Steak Sandwich W/ Caramelized Onions
- 400 g venison steak
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki marinade
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard
- 1 pinch salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 50 g unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons caster sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 ciabatta, loaves split in half
- 75 g salad leaves
- Trim any fat or sinew from the venison and place in plastic bag with the teriyaki marinade and sesame oil, turn to coat the steaks in the marinade.
- Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least two hours, turning occasionally.
- Mix the mayonnaise with the mustard and season to taste.
- If making the caramelised onions, melt the butter in a frying pan and add the onions.
- Stir to coat with the butter, add two tablespoons water, cover and cook over a gentle heat for ten minutes.
- Uncover, sprinkle with the caster sugar and balsamic vinegar and turn up the heat.
- Cook over a brisk heat for about another ten minutes, stirring from time to time, but watching it like a hawk!
- The onions should start to turn a beautiful rich brown colour, if not, just cook a little longer!
- Set aside when cooked.
- Heat a ridged griddle pan until smoking hot.
- Remove the venison from the marinade and pat dry with kitchen paper.
- Put the venison on the griddle to sear for 2-3 minutes then turn the heat down to medium and griddle without moving for another 2-3 minutes.
- Turn over and cook for a further three minutes.
- This is for rare meat, cook for 2-3 minutes longer for medium rare.
- Lift onto a plate, cover with foil and leave to rest for ten minutes to allow the venison to relax.
- Brush the ciabatta loaf and with olive oil then toast on the griddle or under the grill.
- Slice the Venison thinly.
- Spread one half of the toasted ciabatta liberally with mustard mayonnaise, top with a bit of salad, then with the venison, then the onions (if using) more mayonnaise and finally the remaining ciabatta top.
- Cut the bread in two or four and eat immediately.
teriyaki marinade, sesame oil, mayonnaise, coarse grain mustard, salt, butter, caster sugar, balsamic vinegar, salad leaves
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/venison-steak-sandwich-w-caramelized-onions-272807 (may not work)