Bistro Flank Steak Sandwich Recipes

PORTOBELLO "PHILLY CHEESE STEAK" SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, oregano and pepper and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are wilted and soft, about 7 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low; sprinkle the vegetables with flour and stir to coat. Stir in broth and soy sauce; bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat, lay cheese slices on top of the vegetables, cover and let stand until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Divide the mixture into 4 portions with a spatula, leaving the melted cheese layer on top. Scoop a portion onto each toasted bun and serve immediately.

BISTRO STEAK

Steps:

• Brush four 12-ounce boneless rib-eyes with canola oil, season with salt and rub with Chili Spice Rub (recipe below) on one side. Grill rub-side down over high heat, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip, cover and grill 5 to 6 more minutes (for medium-rare). Serve with Bar Americain Steak Sauce (recipe below).
• Whisk all of the ingredients in a bowl.
• Whisk all of the ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before serving.

THE ULTIMATE STEAK SANDWICH

Steps:

• Make the bechamel cheese sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and stir constantly to incorporate - you do not want any color. Gradually pour in the milk as you stir, and whisk out any lumps. As the mixture thickens up continue to stir until it reaches a boil - this ensures the flour is cooked completely. Dump in the cheese and stir for another minute until the cheese is completely melted. Stir in the horseradish and season with salt and pepper, then set aside to keep warm.
• Make arugula mayonnaise: Put arugula in a food processor with the lemon juice and salt and pepper. Top with mayonnaise and process until well combined. Give it a taste and adjust seasoning if required.
• Prepare the steak: Take the finely sliced steak and shingle it out into 2 portions on a clean cutting board lined with parchment. Put the shingled meat between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound out using either a saute pan or a meat mallet. After first pounding, remove the plastic wrap, fold in the edges, replace plastic and pound the meat some more. Store wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator. Now the meat is ready when you want to cook it.
• Heat a large, flat grill-pan over medium heat. Split hoagie rolls in half, drizzle with olive oil and place onto griddle.
• Take the meat out of the refrigerator. Peel off 1 side of the plastic wrap and season with salt and pepper. Put this side down in the pan and then quickly peel off the other side of the plastic wrap and season again. Cook slowly in the pan until juicy and tender and just past pink in color. Turn the meat over and then fold with some of the cheese sauce.
• To serve, smear each half of the roll with arugula mayonnaise. Top the bottom with the steak and cheese, then lay a scoop of fennel slaw over the top.
• Finely slice fennel using a mandoline, or the grater attachment on your food processor. In a large mixing bowl combine the lemon juice, mayonnaise, and sour cream and stir to combine. Add the finely sliced fennel and coleslaw mix, herbs, and olive oil and fold together. Season with salt and pepper.
• Yield: 4 servings

BROILED FLANK-STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Make horseradish sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, horseradish, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate while preparing steak.
• Heat broiler, with rack 6 inches from heat. Season steak well on both sides with salt and pepper; rub with 2 tablespoons oil. Place on a roasting pan fitted with a rack. Broil 6 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing 1/4 inch thick.
• Place watercress in a bowl; toss with remaining tablespoon oil and the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on toasted bread, topped with steak, horseradish sauce, and roasted peppers.

FLANK STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the onion, wine, soy sauce, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2-1/2 teaspoons garlic, mustard and ginger. Pour 1-3/4 cups into a shallow dish; add steak, turn to coat and cover. Pour remaining marinade into another shallow dish resealable; add the peppers and onion, turn to coat and cover. Refrigerate both for 3 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade from steak. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Drain and discard marinade from vegetables. Place in a grill basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 9-11 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. , In a small bowl, combine the pepper, and remaining oil and garlic; brush over cut sides of rolls. Place cut side down on grill for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. , Thinly slice steak across the grain; place on bun bottoms. Top with vegetables and bun tops. Serve immediately.

BISTRO BEEF SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread 1 bread slice with spreadable cheese. Layer with beef, tomato, romaine and red pepper. Spread remaining bread with salad dressing; place on top.

BISTRO-STYLE BEEF STEAK SANDWICH

Steps:

• Stack beef steaks; cut lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1" strips.
• Heat 1 Tbl. olive oil in non-stick skillet over med-high heat til hot.
• Stir-fry beef strips and garlic (1/2 batch at a time), 1-2 minutes or til outside surface is no longer pink.
• Remove from skillet and season with 2 Tbl. soy sauce and pepper.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Add 2 teaspoons oil to pan (if needed), and stir-fry onion 5 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and continue cooking 2-3 minutes or til veggies are tender.
• Add red pepper, wine and remaining 1 Tbl. soy sauce, bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and return beef to skillet.
• Heat through.
• Pile beef mixture onto bottoms of rolls.
• Top each with 2 slices cheese.
• Place on cookie sheet with tops next to bottoms cut side up, and broil just til cheese is melted and inside tops are lightly toasted.

MARINATED FLANK STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine onion, juices, cumin, and garlic in a shallow dish. Add steak, and let stand, turning once, for 20 minutes.
• Preheat a grill pan to medium-high and oven to 400 degrees. Pat steak dry, and season with salt and pepper. Grill to desired doneness, 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest.
• Grill onion for 2 to 3 minutes. Discard marinade.
• Butter bread. Grill, buttered side down, for 2 minutes. Place cheese on bottom halves, and bake in oven until melted.
• Slice steak thinly, against the grain. Top cheese with pickle, steak, onion, and bread. Halve each sandwich, and serve.

FLANK STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Trim fat from beef. Make cuts about 1/2 inch apart and 1/8 inch deep in diamond pattern on both sides of beef. Place in shallow glass dish. Mix honey, soy sauce, gingerroot and beer in small bowl; pour over beef. Cover and refrigerate, turning occasionally, at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
• Brush grill rack with canola or soybean oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove beef from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill beef 6 inches from medium heat about 12 minutes for medium doneness, turning after 6 minutes and brushing frequently with marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
• Cut beef diagonally into thin slices. Serve beef in pita bread halves with tomato and onion.

BISTRO STYLE FLANK STEAKS

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut steak in half lengthwise with grain, then cut each piece in half crosswise against the grain to make 4 equal size steaks. Pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in 12" skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add 1 T butter and swirl to melt. Lay steaks in pan and cook until well browned, 3-5 minutes per side. Move skillet to oven and cook until steaks register 125 degrees (for medium rare), 3-5 minutes. Transfer steaks to place and tent loosely with foil.
• Return skillet with drippings to medium-high heat (skillet handle will be hot). Add 1 Tbs. butter and shallot and cook until shallot is browned, about 2 minutes. Add wine and any accumulated beef juices from plate and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Continue to boil until slightly thickened and reduced to about 1/2 c, about 5 minutes.
• Remove sauce from heat and swirl in remaining butter until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Slice steaks thin against grain on bias and serve with sauce.