Double Seared Beef & Caramelised Onion Ciabatta

• Meanwhile, thinly slice onion. Thinly slice tomato into rounds. Pick thyme leaves.

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 thyme, a good pinch of salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil in a large 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 ciabatta directly on a wire rack in the oven.
• Bake until heated through, 5 minutes.