One-pan wonders

SPICE-RUBBED STEAK WITH SWEET RED ONIONS AND CROUTONS

This recipe works well with any kind of steak as the rub has a tenderising effect, even if you cook the meat straight away. Leave the rub on overnight, or just for the time it takes to cook the onions.

SERVES 4

• 1 tbsp light brown sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1 heaped tsp ground coriander
• 1½ tsp mustard powder
• 4 steaks
• 2½ tbsp olive oil
• 4 red onions, peeled and finely sliced
• Few sprigs of thyme
• 200ml cider or apple juice
• 1 tbsp cider vinegar
• 225g rustic bread, brown or white, cut into 1cm chunks and tossed in 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 60g rocket

1. Make a dry rub by mixing together the sugar, salt, allspice, coriander and mustard powder. Rub it thoroughly into the beef and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan), gas mark 5. Preheat a roasting pan with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Once the oil in the roasting pan is hot, add the red onions, thyme, cider and cider vinegar, and stir everything about thoroughly. Cover with foil and return to the oven