Marsala Steak Sandwich Recipes

STEAK MARSALA

Steps:

• To make sauce, melt the 2 tbs butter over medium high heat in a heavy skillet.
• Add the mushrooms and thyme and cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms just begin to sear. Add the stock and stir, scraping up anything that stuck to the pan.
• Pour in the wine, cream and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half. Remove from heat and keep warm.
• In another heavy skillet, melt the 1 tbs of butter over high heat. Place the steaks in the pan and sear well on each side. My steaks were about 1/4-inch thick so they took less than 5 minutes and they were medium-well. Adjust the cooking time by the thickness of the steak and the amount of doneness you desire. For a 1/2-inch steak to medium, you'd probably sear 5 minutes each side.

SIRLOIN STEAK WITH MUSHROOM MARSALA SAUCE

Steps:

• Begin the Marsala sauce by heating the olive oil in a large saute pan. Cook the shallots (or onion) and mushrooms gently until they become translucent. Deglaze the pan with the wine and add the stock and fresh thyme. Allow to reduce by two-thirds.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and season meat on both sides with salt and pepper. Sear the meat on both sides, and grill to about 128 degrees F internal temperature for medium-rare. Remove meat from grill and let rest.
• Strain Marsala sauce and whisk in butter to finish. Season with salt and pepper, as needed. Spoon the sauce over the grilled steaks, garnish with chopped chives, and serve.

PAN-FRIED STEAK WITH MARSALA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a large, heavy skillet over high heat for 2 minutes, or until very hot. Season steaks with salt and pepper to taste.
• Place steaks in hot skillet and immediately turn down the heat to medium high. Cook for 4 minutes. Turn steaks and cook for an additional 4 to 6 minutes, depending on your tastes. Remove steaks from skillet to a platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
• Remove skillet from heat. Quickly saute the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes in the skillet using residual heat. Return skillet to medium low heat and add Marsala and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and reduce for 3 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and whisk in butter and rosemary. Serve sauce over steaks.

MARSALA MARINATED SKIRT STEAK

Steps:

• Whisk Marsala wine, ketchup, garlic, kosher salt, rosemary, and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add skirt steak and turn to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove steak from marinade, shake off excess, and discard marinade.
• Cook steak on the preheated grill until meat shines, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer meat to a plate and let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.

STEAK MARSALA

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of each beef steak with salt and pepper. Rub with garlic. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until desired doneness. Remove beef from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Add capers and wine to skillet. Heat to boiling over high heat. Cover uncovered 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until liquid is slightly reduced. Serve sauce over beef.

CHICKEN MARSALA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Season chicken strips or tenders with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper to taste.
• Grill on a grill or in a grill pan.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet and saute mushrooms.
• Season mushrooms with the same spices as the chicken.
• Finish mushrooms by deglazing the pan with the Marsala wine and allow to reduce until the wine has evaporated.
• Meanwhile, take a loaf of Italian bread and invert it.
• Cut a"V" wedge out of the bottom of the loaf and set aside.
• Into the hollowed out portion of the loaf, sprinkle Parmesan cheese, layer thinly sliced provalone, chicken, Swiss cheese, and mushrooms.
• Repeat the layering until it is even with the top of the bread.
• Put wedge back in loaf and roll tightly in aluminum foil-- shiny side in.
• Bake at 325 for 20 minutes.
• Remove and let the loaf rest a few minutes.
• Serve by slicing portions on a diagonal.

MARSALA STEAK SANDWICH

Steps:

• Mix wine through coarse pepper in a large, non-reactive shallow pan.
• Add shaved steak and stir to coat. Place in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours. Remove from the marinade and pat dry.
• Strain marinade into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook five minutes, set aside.
• In a large, deep skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
• Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are a rich golden colour - about 15 minutes. Remove from the pan, reserving the liquid, and set aside.
• Return the pan to the stove, raise the heat to medium-high and add the steak.
• Cook, stirring, until halfway done, then add the onions, baby spinach and ¼ cup of the boiled marinade.
• Stir well, cover and cook until spinach is wilted.
• Add 2 tbsp more marinade, then top with a layer of the sliced Provolone. Cook until cheese is thoroughly melted. Remove from heat.
• Rub each cut side of each toasted bun half with the cut garlic cloves.
• Spoon ¼ of the pan mixture onto one half of each bun and press down well.
• If desired, serve boiled marinade alongside for dipping.