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Tomato Beef Ciabatta Sandwich (3)

Savory Tomato Beef Ciabatta: A Simple Yet Elegant Sandwich

Looking for a quick yet indulgent brunch? This Tomato Beef Ciabatta is your go-to recipe! With crispy ciabatta, tender beef, tangy tomatoes, and an optional runny egg, it’s everything you need for a perfect morning bite.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ciabatta roll
  • 100 g ground beef
  • 4-5 cherry tomatoes approx. 150g
  • 1/4 onion approx. 50g
  • 2 eggs safe for raw consumption
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp tomato sauce approx. 15g
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil approx. 15ml
  • Chopped parsley for garnish
  • Grated cheese for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prep & Toast (3 minutes): Season the ground beef with a pinch of black pepper. Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the onion. Slice the ciabatta in half and toast it in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 3 minutes, or until the surface is crisp. (No oven? Toast it in a dry skillet over low heat).
  • Sauté & Simmer (5 minutes): Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the beef, and break it apart with a spatula. Cook for 1-2 minutes until it's no longer pink. Add the halved tomatoes, tomato sauce, and another pinch of black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
  • Cook the Eggs (1 minute): Push the beef and tomato mixture to create two small wells. Crack an egg into each well. Immediately cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 30-60 seconds, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny (or cook longer for set yolks). Use your spatula to divide the mixture into two portions.
  • Assemble (1 minute): Place the toasted ciabatta halves on plates. Carefully slide one portion of the tomato-beef mixture along with its egg onto each ciabatta half. Garnish immediately with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and grated cheese. Serve right away.
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