Chimichurri steak sandwich with aioli and glazed onions

Chimichurri is piquant green herb sauce from Argentina and is commonly served with a variety of grilled meats. Here it adds a touch of class to a classic Sunday brunch pub sarni.

Serves: 4

3 tbs extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for frying

2 onions, thinly sliced

2 tsp chopped fresh thyme

1 tbs redcurrant jelly

4 x 150 g rib eye steaks

50 g baby spinach leaves

2 French sticks, split

1-2 tbs aioli

chimichurri sauce

1 bunch flat leaf parsley

1/2 bunch fresh coriander

125 ml extra virgin olive oil

3 tbs red wine vinegar

1 garlic clove, chopped

1 tsp ground cumin

a pinch dried chilli flakes

salt and pepper

beer, to serve

Start by cooking the onions. Heat the oil in a frying and add the onion, thyme and some salt and pepper and fry over a medium heat for 10 minutes until softened and lightly golden. Stir in the redcurrant jelly and cook for a further 5 minutes until jam like. Set aside.

Meanwhile, whiz all the ingredients for the chimichurri sauce in a food processor or blender until fairly smooth and adjust seasonings to taste.

Brush the steaks with a little oil and season lightly. Cook on a preheated ridged grill pan for 30 seconds to 1 minute each side until cooked to your liking. Rest briefly.

Cut the French sticks into 4 fill with the steaks, spinach leaves, chimichurri sauce, onions and some aioli. Serve at once.