Game Day Steak Sandwiches With Whipped Goat Cheese And Calabrian Chile Salsa Verde Recipes

SEARED RIB EYE BAHN MI

Steps:

• For the quick-pickled vegetables: Bring the rice vinegar, sugar, chile paste and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Combine the radishes and carrots in a small bowl and pour the pickling liquid over the top. Set aside and allow to cool and pickle while you prepare the remaining ingredients, at least 20 minutes or up to 1 hour.
• For the rib-eye steak: Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Sprinkle the steak on all sides with the salt and pepper. Place the steak in the skillet and cook until it reaches the desired temperature, about 4 minutes per side for a perfect medium-rare. Meanwhile, mix the butter and soy sauce together in a small bowl. Remove the steak to a plate and immediately spread the soy butter over the top. Let the steak rest and the butter melt into the steak, 5 to 7 minutes.
• For the spicy mayonnaise: Mix together the mayonnaise, chile paste and sesame oil in a small bowl until completely combined. Set aside.
• To assemble: Using a sharp knife, split the baguette through the middle. Spread the top and bottom with the spicy mayonnaise. Thinly slice the steak and shingle it on the bottom of the bread. Drain the pickled carrots and radishes and place on top of the steak. Finish with the cucumber ribbons and cilantro. Cut the sandwich into thirds or fourths and serve.

GAME-DAY STEAK SANDWICHES WITH MUSHROOMS, ONIONS AND GRUYERE

Steps:

• If marinating the steak, place it in a casserole dish. Pour the Steak Marinade over the steak and turn to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
• When ready to cook, remove the steak from the marinade, if using, and allow the steak to come to room temperature. Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to high. Season the steak with salt and black pepper. Grill the steak to the desired doneness, 10 to 15 minutes for medium rare (an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the steak should register 130 degrees F). Place the meat on a cutting board and allow to rest at least 5 minutes.
• While the steak cooks and rests, slice the onions thinly into half moons. Slice the mushrooms very thinly. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 1/2 cup of oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly caramelized. Add the mushrooms. Turn the heat down to medium and continue to cook until the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle a little oil on the cut sides of the ciabatta and toast on the grill.
• Stir the mayonnaise and mustard together in a small bowl. Set aside.
• To assemble the sandwiches, thinly slice the steak against the grain. Place a dollop of the mayonnaise mixture on both halves of the toasted ciabatta loaf or rolls and spread evenly. Layer the sliced Gruyere on the top half of the ciabatta. (If you want melted cheese, place the Gruyere-topped ciabatta under a preheated broiler for a minute or two.) Layer the sliced steak on the bottom half of bread. Next, top the steak with the mushrooms and onions. Close the sandwich with the top half of ciabatta, slice and serve.
• Combine the Worcestershire, oil, garlic, rosemary and chile in a large bowl and mix well.

GRILLED STEAK SANDWICHES WITH GOAT CHEESE AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. Season steaks with salt and pepper; grill 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate; let rest 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, grill onion until tender and charred, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; separate into rings. (To store, refrigerate steaks and onion, up to 1 day.)
• Assemble sandwiches: Thinly slice steaks against the grain. Dividing evenly, spread top halves of bread with cheese, and bottom halves with mustard. Pile steak, onion, and arugula on bottom halves; close sandwiches. Cut each sandwich into quarters, and serve.

GAME-DAY STEAK SANDWICHES WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND HORSERADISH CREAM

Steps:

• If marinating the steak, place it in a casserole dish. Pour the Steak Marinade over the steak and turn to coat completely. Cover and marinate for a few hours or overnight.
• When ready to cook, remove the steak from the marinade, if using, and allow the steak to come to room temperature. Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to high. Season the steak with salt and black pepper. Grill the steak to the desired doneness, 10 to 15 minutes for medium rare (an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the steak should register 130 degrees F). Place the meat on a cutting board and allow to rest at least 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice the onions thinly into half moons. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 1/2 cup of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and cook, stirring, until softened. Turn the heat down to medium and continue to cook the onions until they begin to caramelize, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the sun-dried tomatoes and prepared horseradish in a food processor and pulse to combine. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the fresh horseradish, mayonnaise and sour cream. Add the sun-dried tomato mixture and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. (Can be made a day or 2 ahead.)
• Drizzle a little oil on the cut sides of the ciabatta and toast on the grill.
• To assemble the sandwiches, toss the arugula in a small bowl with a little olive oil and salt. Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Place a dollop of the sun-dried tomato mixture on both halves of the toasted ciabatta loaf or rolls. Layer the steak over the tomato. Next, top the steak with the caramelized onions and some arugula. Close the sandwich with the top half of ciabatta, slice and serve.
• Combine the Worcestershire, oil, garlic, rosemary and chile in a large bowl and mix well.

SALSA-BAKED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread out the nuts on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven until lightly browned and very fragrant, 7 or 8 minutes (the pine nuts will brown quicker than either of the others). Remove and slide them off into a medium-size bowl.
• 2. Add the cheeses to the bowl and combine thoroughly with the nuts. Scoop it in the center of a baking dish (I like to use a decorative 9-inch pie pan) and form it into a 5-inch-diameter disk. Spoon the salsa over and around the cheese. Place the dish in the oven and bake until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle on the cilantro and set it out for your guests to enjoy as a dip or a spread.