Life is sticky... our insecurities, parenting, relationships, pursuing our dreams, finances, pressures, judgments… it's all very sticky. And so are some of my favorite foods! Let’s stop wasting time trying to make it all perfect, and instead, embrace the sticky chaos and still make something delicious out of it.
On this page, you’ll find some of my favorite recipes I make for my family and friends. My hope is that you will approach both life and cooking in the same way
Messy Steak Sandwich
Ingredients
For the marinade:
2 Tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
3 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon honey
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
For the horseradish mayo:
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 ½ Tablespoons bottled horseradish
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
Remaining ingredients:
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 red onion, sliced
2 large tomatoes, sliced
1 avocado, sliced
French baguette, cut into 6 inch pieces, and sliced horizontally
Instructions
Combine the marinade ingredients, using a whisk or a fork, making sure everything is well incorporated. Place the sliced steak pieces in the marinade, cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
Combine the horseradish mayo ingredients, and refrigerate.
Place tomato slices in a baking pan, sprinkle with salt and bake for about 15 minutes. Set aside. (Leave the oven set to 400 degrees.)
Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the onion slices until tender. Season with a little salt.
Drain the steak in a colander, getting rid of any excess marinade. Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet, over high heat. Once the pan is really hot, add the steak and brown just for a few minutes on both sides.
Place the baguette slices in the oven for just a few minutes, to lightly toast, without letting them get too crispy.
Spread a little of the horseradish mayo on each baguette slice, top with steak, onions, tomato slices and avocado. Serve immediately with lots of napkins.
Life is sticky... our insecurities, parenting, relationships, pursuing our dreams, finances, pressures, judgments… it's all very sticky. And so are some of my favorite foods! Let’s stop wasting time trying to make it all perfect, and instead, embrace the sticky chaos and still make something delicious out of it.
On this page, you’ll find some of my favorite recipes I make for my family and friends. My hope is that you will approach both life and cooking in the same way