Black and Blue Steak Sandwich from Closet Cooking

Perfectly grilled steak served sliced in a sandwich with caramelized onions, creamy blue cheese and arugula tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.


Servings: makes 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients
  • 1 pound steak such as rib eye, flank, etc.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • salt and pepper or your favourite steak spice blend, to taste
  • 2 cups arugula tossed with 1 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette
  • 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
  • 4 tablespoons blue cheese dressing
  • 4 ciabatta buns, sliced open and lightly grilled
Directions
  1. Pull the steak out of the fridge.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the onions and the water and cook until completely tender, about 20-30 minutes, and set aside.
  4. Rub the salt and pepper (or steak spice blend) into the steak on both sides.
  5. Grill the steak for no more than 2 minutes per side over medium-high heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly.
  6. Assemble the sandwiches by placing the arugula tossed in balsamic vinaigrette on the bun followed by the sauteed onions, steak and blue cheese and dressing.