Italian Grilled Steak Sandwich Recipes

ITALIAN STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper, transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
• Lightly pound the steak between 2 sheets of plastic wrap until about 1/8 inch thick. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak in batches and cook until browned, about 30 seconds per side; season with salt and pepper. Transfer the steak to the bowl with the onion and garlic. Add the parsley and giardiniera brine and toss to coat. Drizzle the cut sides of the rolls with olive oil. Pile the steak and onion mixture on the roll bottoms and top with the giardiniera and provolone. Cover with the roll tops. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.
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STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard seeds in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the steaks and seal the bag. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours, turning the steaks occasionally.
• Prepare the barbecue for medium-high heat or preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Drain the marinade from the steaks. Grill the steaks to desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let the steaks rest for 10 minutes. Cut the steaks crosswise into thin slices.
• Meanwhile, stir the cheese and sour cream in a small bowl to form a thick spread. Season the cheese mixture, to taste, with salt and pepper. Remove some of the bread from the center of the baguette halves. Spread the cheese mixture over the baguette halves. Arrange the arugula then the warm steak slices over the baguette bottom. Sprinkle the steak slices with salt and pepper. Cover with the baguette top. Cut the sandwich crosswise into 6 equal pieces and serve.

GRILLED STEAK SANDWICH

Steps:

• Mix all of the marinade ingredients together in a bowl and pour it into a large gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Add the steak and turn to make sure it is completely covered by the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 12, turning the bag occasionally.
• Melt the butter in a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Once melted add the flour and stir until it becomes a light blonde color. Slowly whisk in milk. Bring the milk up to a simmer while stirring. Once at a simmer, stir in the cheese, a handful at a time. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep warm until ready to use.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
• Toss green onions in a bowl with olive oil, and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Remove the steak from the marinade and let the excess drain off. Grill the steak for 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium-rare and about 8 to 10 minutes for medium. Remove the steak from the grill to a cutting board and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
• While the steak rests, put the green onions and baguettes on the grill. Cook the green onions until charred and soft, about 4 minutes, and toast the bread until golden.
• To assemble, slice the steak, at a 45 degree angle, into very thin slices across the grain. Put some of the steak on the bottom of each roll, top with some grilled green onions, and smother with provolone cheese sauce. Cover with the top of the roll and serve.

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread four bread slices with pesto. Layer with cheeses; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with oil., In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Serve with marinara if desired.

GRANDMA'S ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl.
• Place each American cheese slice between two pieces of bread to assemble 6 sandwiches.
• Dip both sides of each sandwich in egg mixture.
• Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
• Place dipped sandwiches in the hot frying pan; cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side.

ITALIAN STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook onion in butter 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender; push to side of skillet.
• Add beef steaks to skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, turning once, for medium doneness (160°F).
• Spread pesto on cut sides of buns. Layer steaks, cheese, onion and tomato in buns.

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat your oven's broiler.
• Place 6 slices of bread onto a baking sheet. Spread a small handful of the mozzarella cheese over each slice. Top with the remaining 6 slices of bread. Mix together the butter and garlic powder, brush some over the tops of the sandwiches, or spread with the back of a tablespoon. Sprinkle with dried oregano.
• Place baking sheet under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Remove pan from oven, flip sandwiches, and brush the other sides with butter, and sprinkle with oregano. Return to the broiler, and cook until golden, about 2 minutes.
• Cut sandwiches in half diagonally, and serve immediately with vodka sauce on the side for dipping.

ITALIAN STEAK SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the steaks in 2 teaspoons oil in batches over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in another skillet, saute the sweet onion and green pepper in remaining oil until tender; sprinkle with salt and pepper. , In a small bowl, combine the pickles, salad dressing, tomato and red onion; set aside., Place the roll tops, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Place a steak on each roll bottom; top with onion mixture and pickle mixture. Replace roll tops.

ITALIAN STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute. Add roast beef, broth, wine and seasonings; heat through. Place beef slices on rolls; drizzle with broth mixture. Top with cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

ITALIAN GRILLED STEAK SANDWICH

Steps:

• Place first 4 ingredients in a large bowl or shallow dish. Add steak and turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Remove steak, discarding marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°), 6-8 minutes per side. Cool completely., Cut bread loaf horizontally in half. Hollow out both halves, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (save removed bread for another use). Cut steak across the grain into thin slices. In a bowl, toss tomatoes with green onions, olives, pepperoni, basil and 2 tablespoons dressing. In another bowl, toss arugula with remaining dressing. , Place half the arugula in bread bottom. Layer with steak, tomato mixture and remaining arugula; replace top. Wrap in foil; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Cut into wedges to serve.

ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• For the giardiniera: Combine the carrots, pepperoncini, jalapeños, roasted red peppers, olive oil, pepperoncini liquid, garlic powder and pepper in a bowl. Toss well, then set aside.
• For the beef: Remove the sirloin from the freezer and, using a mandoline or a sharp knife, cut into very thin strips against the grain. Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper.
• Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan. Add the beef and sauté until starting to brown, but still pink, about 2 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning and garlic, then cook for 30 seconds. Add the broth and vinegar, then bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat.
• Place 3 slices of provolone on each roll. Top with the hot beef. Sprinkle with some of the giardiniera. Serve with extra broth on the side for dipping.

GRILLED ITALIAN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute peppers in oil just until tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter, mustard, chives, garlic and pepper flakes., Cut bread into 1/2-in. slices, leaving slices attached at the bottom. Cut loaf through the two center slices, separating loaf into two halves. Cut off and discard end slices. Place each loaf on heavy-duty foil coated with cooking spray. Spread butter mixture between every other slice. Alongside buttered slices, insert cheese, meat and peppers, using provolone cheese and salami in one loaf and cheddar cheese and roast beef in the other., Wrap each loaf tightly in foil; place on grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Using a serrated knife, separate sandwiches.

GRILLED ITALIAN STEAK AND VEGETABLE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• 1. GRILL DIRECTIONS: In large glass bowl or resealable food storage plastic bag, combine vinegar, oil, garlic, parsley, oregano, basil and pepper mix well. Add steak, onion, eggplant and bell pepper toss gently to combine. Cover refrigerate 8 hours or overnight to marinate.2. Heat grill. Drain off and discard marinade. Arrange vegetables in grill basket.* When ready to grill, place steak and grill basket on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 8 to 12 minutes or until steak is of desired doneness and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning once.3. Meanwhile, place buns, cut side down, on grill. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. To serve, cut steak into very thin slices. Layer lettuce, steak and vegetables in toasted buns.TIP:*Grill baskets can be found with the grilling accessories at your local department or discount store.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Sandwich * Calories: 400 * Calories from Fat: 90 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 10 g 15% * Saturated Fat: 2 g 10% * Cholesterol: 30 mg 10% * Sodium: 630 mg 26% * Total Carbohydrate: 57 g 19% * Dietary Fiber: 5 g 20% * Sugars: 7 g * Protein: 20 g * Vitamin A: 20% * Vitamin C: 30% * Calcium: 10% * Iron: 20% * Dietary Exchanges: 3 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Lean Meat, 1 Fat or 3 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Vegetable, 1 Lean Meat, 1 Fat

EASY ITALIAN GRILLED SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Split bread horizontally; scoop out soft interior and reserve for croutons or breadcrumbs (see cook's note). Brush inside of each bread half with oil. Bake, cut-side up, until toasted, about 7 minutes. Let cool completely. Spread tapenade on bottom half of bread; add provolone and mozzarella. Top with peppers, artichokes, and salami. Scatter top with arugula. Top with other bread half; press to sandwich.
• Wrap tightly with foil. Place a heavy skillet on top; weigh down with canned goods. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
• Preheat a grill to medium, or oven to 375°F. Transfer wrapped sandwich to grill and cover (or transfer to oven); cook, flipping once, until cheese begins to melt and bread is crisp, about 20 minutes. Remove foil, slice, and serve.

GRILLED STEAK SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut steak into 6 pieces and sprinkle generously with tenderizer, piercing with a fork.
• Grease lightly and preheat griddle to 400 degrees.
• Grill meat 2 to 3 minutes on each side; pepper to taste.
• MAKE SAUCE by combining the butter through the salt and heating.
• Toast the bread.
• TO SERVE; dip one side of the toast, using a fork, quickly into the sauce; top with the steak and spoon the remaining sauce on the steaks.

ITALIAN STEAK SANDWICH

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a skillet.
• Saute the green pepper, onion, and mushrooms in the melted butter.
• Add spaghetti sauce until the mixture is well coated and warm.
• In separate skillet, fry the Steak Ums.
• Be sure to drain the grease.
• Mix the Steak Ums and Sauce mixture together.
• Spoon onto a hoagie roll and top with mozarella cheese.
• Microwave to melt the cheese, if necessary.

GRILLED-STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Let steaks stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Heat grill to high. Brush grates with oil. Season steaks with salt and pepper. Grill for 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest for 10 minutes. Thinly slice steaks across the grain.
• Meanwhile, drizzle tomatoes with oil; season with salt and pepper. Brush bread with oil. Grill tomatoes until lightly charred and soft, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Grill cut sides of bread until lightly charred, 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
• Layer sliced steak and grilled tomatoes over bottom halves of bread. Garnish with basil and romaine leaves, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Sandwich with top halves of bread. Cut each loaf crosswise into 6 sandwiches.