Seared Beef & Caramelised Onion Panini
with Fries & Creamy Pesto
- Wheat
- Gluten
- Soy
- Lupin
- Sesame
- Almond
- Hazelnut
- Eggs
- Milk
- May contain traces of allergens
When making a panini sandwich you want to have the best flavour combos in town. Beef strips, caramelised onion and a creamy pesto dressing has to be the winner because we can’t get enough of them!
Ingredients
1
Tomato
2
Ciabatta
(Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Soy; May be present: Lupin, Sesame, Almond, Hazelnut, Eggs, Milk)
250 g
Beef Strips
1 sachet
Thyme
1 packet
Mixed Salad Leaves
1
Red Onion
2 packet
Potato
1 packet
Creamy Pesto Dressing
(Contains: Soy; )
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Cut potato into fries, then place on a lined oven tray. • Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and toss to coat. Bake until tender, 20-25 minutes.
Little cooks: Help out by tossing the fries with the olive oil and salt.
• Meanwhile, thinly slice onion. Thinly slice tomato into rounds.
Little cooks: Don your goggles and have a go at peeling off the onion's outer layer!
• In large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion, stirring, until softened, 5-6 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium. Add the balsamic vinegar, the brown sugar and a splash of water, then mix well. Cook until dark and sticky, 3-5 minutes. • Transfer to a small bowl.
• When the fries have 5 minutes remaining, combine Italian herbs, a good pinch of salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil in a medium bowl. Add beef strips and toss to coat. • Wash and dry the frying pan, then return to high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • When oil is hot, cook beef strips in batches until browned and cooked through, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Little cooks: Help toss the beef in the seasoning. Make sure to wash your hands well afterwards!
• Meanwhile, place wholemeal panini directly on wire oven rack. • Bake until heated through, 5 minutes.
• Slice each panini in half, then spread with creamy pesto dressing. • Top with beef, caramelised onion, tomato and spinach & rocket mix. • Serve with fries. Enjoy!
Little cooks: Take the lead and help build the paninis!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty combination, though some found it a bit bland; several suggested adding more pesto dressing for extra flavour.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised the quick and simple preparation, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Consider brushing the bread with garlic oil before assembling; try serving the beef and toppings over crispy fries for a twist.
- Portions: Some felt the meal was on the smaller side, particularly noting not enough pesto dressing to cover all the bread.
