Description
Caramelized onion and cheese steak sandwich delivers mouthwatering comfort wrapped in golden-brown bread, promising a flavor explosion. Melted cheese, tender steak, and sweet caramelized onions create a harmonious blend you’ll crave with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 300 grams (10 ounces) ribeye or sirloin steak
Seasonings for Meat:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Bread and Cheese:
- 4 slices crusty bread (sourdough or ciabatta)
- 4 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened (for toasting)
Instructions
- Gently melt butter and olive oil in a wide skillet over gentle heat, creating a flavor foundation.
- Introduce sliced onions, sprinkle sugar and salt, allowing them to transform slowly through caramelization. Stir periodically, patiently coaxing deep golden hues over 25-30 minutes. Transfer the luxurious onions to a waiting bowl.
- Meticulously dry the steak with paper towels, preparing its surface for seasoning. Massage olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder into the meat’s exterior.
- Ignite a grill pan or skillet to medium-high temperature. Sear the steak with precision, developing a rich crust for 3-4 minutes per side, achieving a succulent medium-rare finish.
- Allow the steak to rest and reabsorb its juices for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain, ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Generously spread butter on one side of each bread slice, preparing for a crisp, golden toast.
- Utilize the same skillet to transform bread slices, toasting buttered surfaces until they reach a perfect golden-brown crispness.
- Layer a slice of cheese onto the toasted bread, creating a molten foundation.
- Arrange thinly sliced steak atop the cheese, followed by a generous cascade of caramelized onions.
- Crown the sandwich with another cheese slice and complete the structure with the second bread slice, ensuring toasted sides face inward.
- Return the assembled sandwich to the skillet, grilling for 2-3 minutes per side until cheese melts completely and bread achieves a delectable crispness.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop deep, rich sweetness without burning, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning.
- Choose high-quality, well-marbled steak like ribeye or sirloin for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, gruyere, or blue cheese for unique flavor profiles.
- Customize sandwich for dietary needs by using gluten-free bread, plant-based cheese, or substituting steak with portobello mushrooms for vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 840
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1450mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 115mg