Name: T-bones with barbecue asparagus panzanella
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Panzanella; 1 bunch asparagus spears, trimmed; 4 thick slices sourdough; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 4 roma tomatoes, chopped roughly; 1/2 bunch basil leaves, torn if large; 1/2 small spanish onion, sliced; sea salt and black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground oregano; 2 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 4x 30g t-bone steaks

Ingredients

Panzanella

1 bunch asparagus spears, trimmed

4 thick slices sourdough

1 tablespoon lemon juice

3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 garlic clove, peeled

4 roma tomatoes, chopped roughly

1/2 bunch basil leaves, torn if large

1/2 small spanish onion, sliced

sea salt and black pepper

1 teaspoon ground oregano

2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

2 tablespoon olive oil

4x 30g t-bone steaks

Method

1.Preheat barbecue or chargrill to high heat.

2.Combine oregano, dried basil, salt, pepper and 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in small bowl. Rub mixture into steaks. Drizzle asparagus with remaining olive oil and season.

3.Place steaks on grill section of barbecue and cook for 2 1/2 minutes on each side. Turn upwards onto the bone and cook for 1 to 2 minutes for medium, or until cooked to your liking. (Turning onto the bone ensures the meat is evenly cooked by warming through the centre of the bone.) Remove from barbecue and rest for a few minutes.

4.Meanwhile, grill asparagus for 3 minutes until just tender. Cut into thirds. Grill bread for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until toasted.

5.To make dressing; combine lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil in large mixing bowl.

6.Rub bread with garlic clove and tear with asparagus, tomatoes and basil. Toss well to coat in dressing and season to taste.

7.Serve panzanella with rested T-bone steaks.

EQUIPMENT: Sharp knife; barbecue or chargrill pan; small mixing bowl; tongs; large mixing bowl
Note

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