Marry Me Steak Sandwiches
Marry Me Steak Sandwiches
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Onions
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
For the Steak
- 2 steak, about 1 pound each, such as sirloin or ribeye
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
For Assembly
- 4 baguette or rolls, sliced lengthwise and lightly toasted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice the large onion. In a large pan, cook the sliced onions over low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are deeply caramelized and tender.
⏱️ 25 min
- 2
While the onions are caramelizing, prepare the steak. Pat the steak dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat a heavy-bottomed pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Sear the seasoned steak for 2-3 minutes per side to achieve a good crust. Reduce heat to medium.
⏱️ 6 min
- 4
Add the butter and smashed garlic cloves to the pan. Tilt the pan slightly and continuously baste the steak with the melted butter and garlic mixture for 2-3 minutes, until desired doneness is reached.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender steak.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
While the steak rests, prepare the creamy garlic sauce. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Thinly slice the rested steak against the grain. This helps to ensure maximum tenderness.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
To assemble the sandwiches, take the lightly toasted bread. Spread a generous amount of the creamy garlic sauce on the inside of both halves of the bread.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Layer the thinly sliced steak on top of the sauce on the bottom half of the bread. Add a portion of the caramelized onions over the steak.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Close the sandwich and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Marry Me Steak Sandwiches
For the Caramelized Onions
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
For the Steak
- 2 steak, about 1 pound each, such as sirloin or ribeye
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
For Assembly
- 4 baguette or rolls, sliced lengthwise and lightly toasted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice the large onion. In a large pan, cook the sliced onions over low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are deeply caramelized and tender.
⏱️ 25 min - 2
While the onions are caramelizing, prepare the steak. Pat the steak dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat a heavy-bottomed pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Sear the seasoned steak for 2-3 minutes per side to achieve a good crust. Reduce heat to medium.
⏱️ 6 min - 4
Add the butter and smashed garlic cloves to the pan. Tilt the pan slightly and continuously baste the steak with the melted butter and garlic mixture for 2-3 minutes, until desired doneness is reached.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender steak.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
While the steak rests, prepare the creamy garlic sauce. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Thinly slice the rested steak against the grain. This helps to ensure maximum tenderness.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
To assemble the sandwiches, take the lightly toasted bread. Spread a generous amount of the creamy garlic sauce on the inside of both halves of the bread.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Layer the thinly sliced steak on top of the sauce on the bottom half of the bread. Add a portion of the caramelized onions over the steak.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Close the sandwich and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min