Description
Indulging in a classic gordon ramsay steak sandwich delivers rich flavors and gourmet textures from professional kitchen techniques. Meat enthusiasts appreciate this simple yet sophisticated recipe that elevates sandwich crafting to culinary artistry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) steak
- 4 slices havarti cheese
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh dill, diced
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) salt, adjust to taste
- 1 baguette
Instructions
- Butter Preparation: Blend softened butter with crushed garlic and chopped dill until seamlessly combined, then set aside at ambient temperature.
- Steak Preparation: Slice steak into precise, thin strips using a sharp chef’s knife, ensuring uniform thickness for consistent cooking.
- Meat Searing: Ignite a cast-iron skillet to high heat, drizzle with olive oil, and season steak strips with kosher salt and black pepper. Sear strips for 2-3 minutes per side, achieving a golden crust while preserving internal tenderness.
- Onion Caramelization: Leverage the skillet’s residual flavors to sauté onion slices over medium heat, transforming them into rich, golden-brown strands with deep, sweet characteristics.
- Bread Preparation: Bisect the baguette horizontally and lavish both interior surfaces with the herb-infused butter, creating a flavorful foundation.
- Sandwich Assembly: Layer seared steak strips, caramelized onions, and Havarti cheese within the buttered baguette. Transfer to a 350°F oven for 4-5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt into a luxurious, creamy blanket.
Notes
- Slice Steak Precisely: Cut against the grain in uniform 1/4-inch strips to ensure tender, easy-to-bite pieces that won’t become chewy or tough.
- Master High-Heat Searing: Use a cast-iron skillet smoking hot with minimal oil to create a perfect golden-brown crust while keeping the interior juicy and flavorful.
- Infuse Butter Strategically: Let herb-butter sit at room temperature to maximize flavor blending and spreadability, enhancing the sandwich’s overall taste profile.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Brief oven exposure helps Havarti transform into a creamy, luxurious layer that binds sandwich ingredients together seamlessly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 1030
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 78 g
- Saturated Fat: 48 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg