Description
This Steak Sandwich recipe features tender, thinly sliced steak cooked to perfection and layered with caramelized onions, creamy Havarti cheese, and a flavorful homemade herb butter spread on a crusty baguette. It’s broiled briefly to melt the cheese, resulting in a warm, savory sandwich perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Herb Butter
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
Steak and Vegetables
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 lb steak
- 1 tbsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 large yellow onion (sliced into half rings)
Assembly
- 4 slices Havarti cheese
- 1 baguette (sliced lengthwise)
Instructions
- Prepare Herb Butter: Combine the softened unsalted butter with crushed garlic cloves and diced fresh dill. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated into a smooth, consistent spread. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Slice the Steak: For easier slicing, place the steak in the freezer for a few minutes until slightly firm. Then slice the steak into thin strips against the grain for tenderness.
- Cook the Steak: Preheat a skillet over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the sliced steak and season generously with salt. Cook the beef strips until they develop a slight golden crust but remain juicy inside. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Onions: In the same skillet used for the steak, add the sliced onions and cook over medium heat until soft and golden brown, stirring occasionally to avoid burning. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Slice the baguette lengthwise and spread a generous amount of the prepared herb butter over both sides of the bread. Layer the cooked steak strips evenly over the bottom half, then add the sautéed onions on top. Finally, place the Havarti cheese slices over the onions.
- Broil to Melt Cheese: Leave the sandwich open-faced and place under a preheated broiler for about 2 minutes, or until the Havarti cheese is bubbly and melted, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove the sandwich from the broiler and serve immediately while warm, optionally closing the sandwich or serving open-faced according to preference.
Notes
- Freezing the steak slightly before slicing helps achieve thinner, more even strips.
- Adjust salt according to taste to avoid over-seasoning the steak.
- Keep a watchful eye during broiling to prevent the cheese and bread from burning.
- For added flavor, you can use other fresh herbs such as parsley or chives in the herb butter.
- If you prefer, you can toast the baguette slightly before assembling for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Steak sandwich, Havarti cheese sandwich, herb butter steak sandwich, caramelized onion sandwich, broiled sandwich
