FWF + steak sliders!

Hello hello! Exciting news! I have just launched a podcast! WOOOOT!!!!

My dear friend and comedy partner Heather and I have created a comedy and food podcast! It’s called Friends With Food! In each episode we break down an episode of Friends and then share a recipe inspired by the show. The first episode is now LIVE! LISTEN HERE!!! (Actually there are two episodes dropping today, including a BONUS episode where we talk about who we are and what the podcast is all about, plus a recap of Friends seasons 1-4!) These steak sliders are the inaugural recipe for the podcast! All based on this joke:

In honor of this silly moment I wanted to create a steak recipe that could be eaten with ease even when there’s no chairs in sight! (…by anyone, not just Joey. Though I truly admire his boldness with the hand steak!)

Friends With Food is my latest way of combining my two greatest loves: comedy and food! I would be truly honored if you would take the time to give it a listen. Check out the website, too! Thank you so much friends, I can’t wait to hear what you think— of the podcast, and of course the sliders!

steak sliders 

ingredients

1/2 red onion

1/4c + 1 tsp rice vinegar

1 tsp salt, plus more to taste

2 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1lb flat iron steak (or skirt, or flank)

1 pint cherry tomatoes

pinch red pepper flakes

6 slider buns or rolls

stone ground mustard

Thinly slice the onion and place in a small bowl or jar. Add 1/4 c rice vinegar and 1 tsp salt. Mix to combine and set aside.

Combine lime juice, soy sauce, and garlic in a small bowl and slather mixture on both sides of the steak. Heat a heavy skillet over medium high heat and add the vegetable oil. When the pan is hot hot and the oil shimmers add the steak. Cook 4-5 minutes on each side for medium rare. Remove the steak to a plate, cover with foil, and let rest 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes to the steak pan. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes burst. Turn off the heat, add a tsp of rice vinegar, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Mix with a fork, mashing lightly to make a chunky sauce.

Split the slider rolls and warm in a 300F oven if desired. Dab one side of the rolls with stone ground mustard. Slice the steak thinly, against the grain. Divide steak among rolls, top each with cherry tomatoes and a few slices of marinated onions. Close slider rolls and enjoy!