1 1/4poundssirloinabout an inch thick or strip steak, trimmed of excess fat
1bunchwatercresscleaned
1eacrusty baguette
5tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oilEVOO, divided
2tablespoonsbutter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1cupflour
1small onionpeeled
1 1/2cupsbeef stock
1/3cupsour cream
2tablespoonsfreshly squeezed lemon juicedivided
2 to 3tablespoonsfresh chopped dill
2teaspoonsDijon mustard
1tablespoonwhite wine or cider vinegareyeball it
2rounded spoonfuls of dill pickle relish
3 to 4radishessliced
1head green leaf lettuce or other lettuce of choicechopped
Pickled onionsoptional
Instructions
Slice the steak into very thin slices no thicker than 1/4 inch. Chop cress and reserve.
Cut baguette into 4 pieces and split but do not separate them so they open like a book.
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 turns of the pan of EVOO and butter. Pat sliced meat dry and season with salt and pepper. Coat the pieces in flour, shake off any excess then add to the hot pan. Grate the onion directly into the pan, cook 5-6 minutes, turning the meat occasionally.
Add stock to pan, bring up to a bubble and cook about a minute to thicken. Stir in sour cream, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and dill. Season the sauce with pepper and remove from heat.
While meat cooks, combine the mustard, remaining tablespoon of lemon juice, vinegar and remaining 3 tablespoons EVOO in a salad bowl with a fork or whisk. Stir in relish, add radishes, lettuce and pickled onions to the bowl and toss salad to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To serve, pile meat into the baguette pieces and top with cress. Serve the salad alongside.