roaming the prairie steak & chimichurri sandwich

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32 Pinches
Peoria, IL
Updated on Jan 4, 2012

My creation for this week's Sandwich Challenge. My husband absolutely loved this sandwich and has claimed that this is a definite do over. We both enjoy eating steak and chimichurri at Texas de Brazil and so that was my inspiration for this delightful sandwich.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Blend
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CHIMICHURRI
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, stems removed
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, stems removed
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1/2 - onion, minced
  • 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers, chopped
  • 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • SANDWICH INGREDIENTS
  • 2 - ribeye steaks, grilled to desired doneness
  • 4 slices asadero cheese
  • - ciabatta bread loaf or rolls, sliced

How To Make roaming the prairie steak & chimichurri sandwich

  • Step 1
    Chimichurri sauce: Into your food processor add: parsley, cilantro, basil and crushed garlic. Pulse to combine. Add: onion, roasted red bell pepper, vinegar, salt, pepper flakes, black pepper. Pulse. Gradually add olive oil while processor is on until mixture is combined. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Season ribeyes with salt and pepper and grill to desired doneness. Once cooked, transfer steaks to cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Then slice thinly.
  • Step 3
    Sandwich assembly: Place 4 slices of steak onto one slice of bread. Top with Asadero cheese. Repeat until you have 4 sandwich halves. Place sandwiches onto a cookie sheet and into the warm oven for approximately 2-3 minutes OR until cheese has melted. Once melted top with a spoonful of the Chimichurri sauce on top. Top with additional slice of Ciabatta bread.

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Category: Beef
Category: Other Sauces
Category: Sandwiches
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Blend
Culture: American

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