Italian Steak Sandwich

The snow has finally melted and probably stayed away for good (seven months), so it was high time to bring the grill out of hibernation and fire it up. One of the first things to make was this little beauty. Utilizing the Roasted Red Pepper and Gorgonzola Dip and the Caramelized Onions, you too can make this incredible sandwich! Synergy, it’s a real life buzzword! 

This is the Italian Steak Sandwich, a Tuscan-style sandwich with a base of lean steak grilled to pinkish medium rare perfection, sliced, and tossed with a seasoned oil. Then it is layered with greens, onions, and the Roasted Red Pepper and Gorgonzola Dip. It is all sandwiched between grilled Ciabatta rolls.

The original recipe called for watercress, but I thought the peppery flavor of arugula would pair nicely with the meaty steak flavor. The original recipe did not call for onions, but I added caramelized red onions to add a note of sweetness to round out all the strong and savory flavors. These changes made for one delicious sandwich that I can’t wait to make again.

Italian Steak Sandwich

By Nicole Prep: 15 minsCook: 12 minsTotal: 27 mins Servings: 4 Now this is a sandwich you can sink your teeth into! So many flavors in each and every bite!

Ingredients 

• ¼ cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 boneless sirloin steak, about 1-1 ½ pounds
• 4 Ciabatta rolls, sliced in half and brushed with extra-virgin olive oil
• Baby arugula, washed and dried
• Caramelized red onions, add as much or as little as you like
• 1 cup of the Roasted Red Pepper and Gorgonzola Dip,

Instructions 

1. Preheat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat. In a medium bowl, combine the oil, parsley, thyme, and rosemary, and pepper flakes if using. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Brush grill with some of the oil. Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper. Place the steak on the grill, cover, and cook for 5 minutes on each side for medium rare. Remove the steak from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
2. While the steak rests, toast the rolls on the grill, cut side down, for 1-2 minutes. Thinly slice the steak across the grain and toss with the remaining seasoned oil. Place a handful of arugula on the bottom of the roll, top with the caramelized onions, steak, the Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Gorgonzola Dip, and the tops of the rolls. Cut in half and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 459kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 42mg, Sodium: 533mg, Potassium: 360mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 2783IU, Vitamin C: 16mg, Calcium: 64mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.