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steak sandwiches with arugula/walnut pesto

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Didi Dalaba
Greece, NY

Hubby wanted steak, kids wanted sandwiches w/ mommy's homemade bread... I compromised and gave them both!! I used my homemade potato(machine) bread for this sandwich, delish!!

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 45 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For steak sandwiches with arugula/walnut pesto

  • ARUGULA WALNUT PESTO
  • 2 1/2 c
    arugula greens
  • 2 Tbsp
    parsley, fresh
  • 2 Tbsp
    cilantro, fresh
  • 2 clove
    garlic
  • 1/2 c
    walnuts
  • 1/4-1/3 c
    olive oil
  • 1/4 c
    pecorino romano cheese
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • pinch of pepper
  • STEAK MARINADE
  • 1 clove
    garlic
  • 2 Tbsp
    parsley, fresh
  • 2 Tbsp
    cilantro, fresh
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp
    greek seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    champagne vinegar
  • INGREDIENTS
  • 4-6 md
    round steaks
  • 1 md
    yellow heirloom tomato
  • 8-10 slice
    fontina cheese
  • 1 sm
    loaf of bread cut into slices
  • 3
    italian peppers sliced
  • 1 lg
    onion sliced
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • juice of half lemon
  • **NOTE: THE JUICE OF HALF LEMON GOES IN THE MARINADE, I APOLOGIZE, BUT I CAN'T SEEM TO ADD A LINE WITHOUT STARTING OVER**

How To Make steak sandwiches with arugula/walnut pesto

  • 1
    Start by making your pesto. In a food processor, add your arugula and all the ingredients called for the pesto. Pulse till smooth. Remove, place in a bowl and keep chilled till ready to use.
  • 2
    Place all your steak marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag, add your steaks and massage till marinade is coated on steaks. Chill till ready to grill.
  • 3
    In a saute pan, add the butter and oil. Let pan heat and add the onions, peppers, carmelize. Remove, place in a bowl till ready to assemble.
  • Soooo good, the steak is amazing and the arugula pesto... oh man!
    4
    To assemble: On your bread, spread liberally the arugula pesto on both sides, add your tomatoes, your carmelized onions and peppers, then your cheese and top w/ your steak slices. Cover and ENJOY!!
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