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Quick supper of steak and tomatoes

Quick supper of steak and tomatoes

First shown on 24 Aug 2011 on This Morning.

Recipe by
Matt Tebbutt

Matt Tebbutt brings as a quick and easy steak supper for one

Ingredients

  • 1 thick-cut sirloin, about 250-300g
  • 1 garlic clove, smashed
  • 1 small bunch of basil, crushed
  • 1 kg lb plum or mixed heritage tomatoes, ripe
  • 1 dash of olive oil
  • 1 splash of red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to season

Method: How to make Quick supper of steak and tomatoes

1

Season the steak and chargrill until medium rare. Put aside to rest.

2

Cut the tomatoes, lay in a tray and add the smashed garlic and some of the crushed basil stalks.

3

Season the tomato mixture, add a splash of red wine vinegar and allow to sit for ten minutes, before adding the olive oil.

4

Gently warm some olive oil, garlic and basil in a pan. Add some squashed tomatoes and allow to simmer for five minutes.

5

Strain and stir in some more olive oil and vinegar.

To serve:

6

Cut the rested steak on the angle into three. Spoon a pile of the tomatoes onto a serving plate, tear up some basil and lay over the meat. Serve with any meat juices the formed while cooking.