Jess Pryles' Beetroot and Horseradish Steak Sandwich

What do we want? Beef! When do we want it? Now! Jess Pryles' Beetroot and Horseradish Steak Sandwich

Texas-based beef lover, Jess Pryles, sticks to her Aussie roots with a classic steak sanga recipe.

Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients
700g flat iron steaks
5 large beetroots
1 medium lemon, juiced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp chopped parsley leaf
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp prepared horseradish
6 crusty white rolls, split into 2
1 cup celery leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste

Method
For the horseradish mayo
Combine the mayonnaise, 2 tsp lemon juice and horseradish, then season to taste with salt and pepper

For the beetroot slaw
Peel the beets and cut in half. Place in boiling salted water and cook for 7-10 minutes until just soft enough to pierce with a fork. Remove from water and allow to cool.

Grate the beets (they will still be quite firm). Drizzle remaining olive oil and lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar over the grated bets and toss to combine. Add parsley, salt and pepper to taste and toss once more.

For the steak
Brush steaks with half the oil and season. Cook in a char-grill pan or barbecue on high heat for 5 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. Set aside on a plate and loosely cover with foil for 5 minutes.

Assembly
Spread the mayonnaise on the bottom bun. Slice steaks across the grain then layer with beetroot slaw and celery leaves. Top with bun to serve.

The Sangas You've Been Waiting For

National Steak Sandwich Day is back on Sunday 12th of May, so don't pack up the BBQ just yet.

Get out your pens and mark your diaries because after a searingly successful first year in 2018, Australian Beef is bringing back National Steak Sandwich Day on Sunday 12 May.

After research found that over two million Aussies tuck into a steak sandwich every week, a day had to be made and this often under-rated, but very much cherished Australian classic had to be celebrated.

Now we've got the day locked in, Australian Beef has teamed up with some of the biggest steak-sandwich-loving chefs to share their take on the classic and give you the ultimate recipe inspiration.

So read up and don't forget the National Steak Sandwich Day checklist:
1. Visit your local butcher or supermarket and grab your favourite cut of beef
2. Grab some buns or bread
3. Grab your sandwich add-ons. Pineapple optional
4. Don't forget the condiments!
5. Clean the BBQ
6. Cook up a storm!

For more recipe inspiration visit the Australian Beef website www.australianbeef.com.au.