Steak Sandwich Recipe
Tender, juicy steak piled into warm ciabatta with creamy lemon aioli, peppery arugula, and ripe avocado for a seriously good sandwich.
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Cost: $14.50
Ingredients
Steak
- 12 ounces flat iron steak or sous vide steak, see note 1
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Quick Lemon Aioli
- 1/2 cup mayo (Best Foods/Hellmans)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (very finely minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Sandwiches
- 2 Ciabatta rolls
- Fresh arugula
- 1 large avocado ripe, thinly sliced
- 1 batch pickled onions (click link)
Instructions
Steak
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Preheat the grill to 450°F. Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking. Drizzle the steak with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the steak on the hot grill, close the lid, and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until it reaches 130–135°F for medium-rare or 145°F for medium. Transfer to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 10 minutes. Slice very thinly against the grain.
Sandwiches
- Make the aioli: Stir together the mayo, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use (flavor gets better as it sits!)
- Assemble: Toast the ciabatta rolls. Spread aioli generously on the inside of both halves. Layer the bottom with arugula, avocado, sliced steak, and pickled onions. Close the sandwich and serve right away.
Video
Notes
Note 1: Find the fibers on the steak and determine how they are running along the steak. Once you find that grain, slice perpendicular (here’s a visual). This will keep the meat juicier and much more tender. It’s easier to chew when cut against the grain. If you’re near Costco, their sous vide steak is my favorite shortcut here!
Storage: Best eaten right after assembling. The lemon aioli keeps up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 714kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 5mg