Description
Grilled steak sandwich with horseradish sauce delivers robust flavors between crusty bread slices. Tender beef, tangy sauce, and crisp vegetables combine for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Steak Ingredients:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) skirt steak
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 5 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Horseradish Mayo Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups (296 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Sandwich Assembly Ingredients:
- 1 large red onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 4 ciabatta buns, toasted
- 4 red leaf lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the outdoor grill to 425F, utilizing indirect heating zones for optimal cooking control.
- Create a flavor-rich marinade by blending olive oil with selected seasonings in a food processor for 30 seconds until achieving a smooth consistency.
- Generously coat the steak with the prepared marinade and allow it to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes, enabling deep flavor absorption.
- Toss sliced onions with additional olive oil and grill over direct heat for 3-4 minutes, carefully monitoring to prevent burning and relocating to cooler grill areas if needed.
- Position the marinated steak on the grill, cooking 2 minutes per side to develop a robust sear, then transfer to indirect heat zone and cover, cooking for 5 minutes to reach medium doneness.
- Remove steak from grill and let rest for 5 minutes, which allows internal juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness before slicing against the grain.
- During steak resting period, craft the horseradish sauce by combining mayonnaise, fresh horseradish, salt, pepper, and finely chopped chives, mixing until achieving a smooth, creamy texture.
- Toast the sandwich buns to golden crispness, then generously spread horseradish sauce on both interior surfaces.
- Layer the toasted bun with grilled onions, crisp lettuce, and thinly sliced steak, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Marinate Wisely: Choose a tender cut like sirloin or ribeye for maximum flavor absorption and juiciness.
- Temperature Tricks: Let steak sit at room temperature before grilling to ensure even cooking and prevent tough meat.
- Slice Strategically: Always cut steak against the grain to create tender, easy-to-chew sandwich slices.
- Customize Creatively: Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed sauce option for health-conscious eaters.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg