Little Man's Steak Sandwich

Directions

  1. 1Start by thinly slicing an onion.
  2. 2Heat a pan on high heat.
  3. 3Add the sliced onions to the hot pan.
  4. 4Add a splash of water to the onions.
  5. 5Cover the pan for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the onions.
  6. 6Add butter to the softened onions.
  7. 7Season with salt.
  8. 8Add sugar to the onions.
  9. 9Add a little splash of water to deglaze the pan.
  10. 10Stir the onions in the pan.
  11. 11Set the caramelized onions aside in a bowl.
  12. 12Prepare the chimichurri in a blender.
  13. 13Pat both sides of the steak dry with a paper towel.
  14. 14Season the steak with salt.
  15. 15Season the steak with black pepper.
  16. 16Season the steak with garlic powder.
  17. 17Rub the seasonings into the steak, ensuring it's evenly seasoned.
  18. 18Add olive oil to a pan on medium-high heat.
  19. 19Start by rendering the fat cap of the steak.
  20. 20Drop the steak on its flat side.
  21. 21Cook the steak for about 2 minutes.
  22. 22Flip the steak.
  23. 23Turn down the heat.
  24. 24Add butter to the pan.
  25. 25Add garlic cloves to the pan.
  26. 26Add rosemary to the pan.
  27. 27Baste the steak by flipping the butter onto it using a spoon.
  28. 28Transfer the steak to a wire rack to rest.
  29. 29Pour the remaining pan drippings over the resting steak.
  30. 30Make the sauce by combining mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, paprika, minced garlic, and a squeeze of lemon.
  31. 31Add leftover pan drippings to the sauce.
  32. 32Mix the sauce ingredients together.
  33. 33Spread butter on the bread for toasting.
  34. 34Toast the bread in the pan.
  35. 35Spread the prepared sauce on the toasted bread.
  36. 36Add arugula to the sandwich.
  37. 37Place sliced steak on top of the arugula.
  38. 38Add mozzarella cheese slices over the steak.
  39. 39Torch the cheese to melt it.
  40. 40Add caramelized onions on top of the melted cheese.
  41. 41Drizzle chimichurri over the caramelized onions.
  42. 42Place the top half of the toasted bread to complete the sandwich.

Ingredients

  • Onion
  • Water
  • Butter
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Steak
  • Black Pepper
  • Garlic Powder
  • Olive Oil
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Rosemary
  • Mayonnaise
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Paprika
  • Garlic
  • Lemon
  • Leftover pan drippings
  • Bread
  • Arugula
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • Caramelized onions
  • Chimichurri

Equipment

Cutting boardKnifePanLidBlenderPaper towelTongsSpatulaWire rackBaking sheetSmall bowlSpoonTorch

Tips

  • Make sure the steak is evenly seasoned.
  • Butter basting adds flavor and moisture to the steak.
  • For the chimichurri recipe, check the pinned comment or caption.