steak and caramelized onion sandwich

This is steak and onions 2009! This is such a good alternative to the regular sirloin steak with onion and mushrooms. Granted if you do like some occasional red meat then you probably are a fan of the mushrooms, onions, and steak combo --- but this is completely re-done or remixed and because of that it is so much more healthy for you.


You first should start out by grilling your flank steak. I usually do it on my handy dandy George foreman. It makes it quicker and to be honest it does come out tasting a little better.



Once it is done cut it on an angle to make sandwich sized pieces and cover with foil and set aside.
Like in the picture above....

Then you want to begin your onion mixture. You should heat 1 tbs of oil in a fry pan. Then add 2 onions sliced thin. Shake on 1 tsp of thyme and 2 tbs of sugar. Mix thoroughly and wait until the magic happens!!!

When they start to look like the picture below add in 2 tsp of balsamic vinegar and cook for 1-2 minutes longer.

Then assemble your sandwich. I get these low-fat long sub roll buns at our local grocery store so I can feel a little better about eating a steak sandwich for dinner. But take a little look at the picture below and think of your food pyramid.....look at how well-balance that meal is!

I usually cut the bun open, put some mayo in, then salt and pepper, then some of the steak, then onions, then more onions, then top with some tomatoes. I cooked it this night with some baked broccoli and a spinach salad. It was amazing!!! I'm thinking about making it again next week!


Enjoy !!!!!