Steak Gatsby

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 Long bread roll (e.g., baguette or French loaf)(Approximately 60-75 cm (2-2.5 feet) long.)
• 400g Steak (e.g., sirloin, rump, or minute steak)(Thinly sliced against the grain for tenderness.)
• 300g Chips (French fries)(Can be store-bought frozen or homemade.)
• to taste Peri-peri sauce(Adjust to your spice preference.)
• as needed Salad greens (e.g., lettuce, tomato, onion)(Finely sliced or shredded.)
• 2 tbsp Butter or oil(For frying the steak.)
• to taste Salt and black pepper(For seasoning the steak.)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the chips: If using frozen chips, cook them according to package instructions until golden brown and crispy. If making homemade, fry them in hot oil (180°C / 350°F) until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

   ⏱️ 15-20 minutes
2. 2

   Cook the steak: Heat butter or oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat (around 200°C / 400°F). Season the thinly sliced steak with salt and pepper. Add the steak to the hot pan in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. The steak should be browned on the outside and tender. Remove from pan and set aside.

   ⏱️ 5-7 minutes
3. 3

   Prepare the roll: Slice the long bread roll horizontally, almost all the way through, creating a hinge. Gently spread it open.

   ⏱️ 2 minutes
4. 4

   Assemble the Gatsby: Generously layer the cooked chips inside the opened bread roll. Top the chips with the cooked steak slices. Add your prepared salad ingredients over the steak.

   ⏱️ 5 minutes
5. 5

   Add the sauce: Drizzle or spread peri-peri sauce generously over the salad and steak filling, according to your taste. Close the bread roll.

   ⏱️ 1 minute
6. 6

   Serve: Cut the Gatsby into manageable portions (e.g., for 4 people) and serve immediately while warm.

   ⏱️ 1 minute

💡 Pro Tips

• ✓For an extra flavour boost, you can marinate the steak briefly in a little peri-peri sauce before cooking.
• ✓Don't overcook the steak; it should remain tender.
• ✓The Gatsby is very filling, so a little goes a long way!
• ✓This is a true Cape Town street food experience, best enjoyed fresh.

🔄 Variations

• Add other sauces like mayonnaise or a spicy relish.
• Experiment with different types of meat, such as chicken or lamb.
• Include other fillings like fried eggs or cheese.

🥗 Nutrition

Per serving