Description
This Steak Sandwich features tender, thinly sliced ribeye cooked to golden perfection, topped with caramelized onions, creamy Havarti cheese, and a flavorful dill-garlic herb butter spread inside a crusty baguette. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a savory and satisfying sandwich perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Herb Butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 lb ribeye steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced into half rings
- 4 slices Havarti cheese
- 1 baguette, sliced lengthwise
Instructions
- Prepare Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, crushed garlic, and diced fresh dill. Mix thoroughly and set aside to enhance flavors while you prepare the rest of the sandwich components.
- Slice the Ribeye Steak: Partially freeze the ribeye steak for 10-15 minutes to firm it up, which makes slicing thinner and easier. Cut the steak into thin slices for quick, even cooking.
- Cook the Steak: Heat oil in a skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the steak slices, season with salt, and cook until they achieve a golden-brown exterior but remain tender inside, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- Caramelize the Onions: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the sliced onions. Sauté slowly for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown and sweetly caramelized. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread the prepared herb butter evenly on both halves of the sliced baguette. Layer the cooked ribeye slices, followed by the caramelized onions, and top with slices of Havarti cheese.
- Broil to Melt Cheese: Place the assembled sandwich on a baking sheet and broil it in the oven for about 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted beautifully. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from oven, slice into portions, and serve the sandwich immediately while warm and flavorful.
Notes
- Freezing the steak slightly before slicing helps achieve thinner, more manageable cuts.
- Caramelizing onions slowly brings out their natural sweetness, enhancing the sandwich’s flavor.
- Broil just long enough for cheese to melt; avoid overcooking to preserve bread texture.
- You can substitute Havarti cheese with other creamy cheeses like provolone or mozzarella if preferred.
- Adjust salt to taste depending on the saltiness of cheese and butter.
