Description
This hearty Steak Sandwich features tender, thinly sliced steak cooked to perfection, layered with caramelized onions and melted Havarti cheese on a buttered baguette. The herb butter, infused with garlic and fresh dill, adds a fragrant and rich flavor to every bite. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or casual dinner, this sandwich is quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Herb Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
Steak and Other Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 lb steak
- 1 tbsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 slices Havarti cheese
- 1 baguette
Instructions
- Prepare Herb Butter: In a bowl, combine the softened butter with crushed garlic and diced dill. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly blended into a smooth herb butter. Set this aside for later use.
- Slice the Steak: Place the steak in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm it up, then slice it into thin strips against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Cook the Steak: Heat a skillet over high heat with 1 tbsp of oil. Add the sliced steak, season generously with salt, and cook until the beef turns a golden brown but remains juicy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Onions: Slice the onion into half rings. Using the same skillet, sauté the onions over medium heat until they are golden brown and caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Slice the baguette lengthwise and spread the prepared herb butter evenly on both cut sides. Layer the cooked steak strips evenly over the bottom baguette, followed by the caramelized onions and then place the Havarti cheese slices on top.
- Broil the Sandwich: Keep the sandwich open-faced and place it under a broiler for about 2 minutes, or until the Havarti cheese becomes bubbly and fully melted.
- Serve: Remove from the broiler and serve the sandwich immediately while warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Freezing the steak slightly before slicing helps achieve thin, uniform slices.
- Adjust salt according to your taste preference.
- You can substitute Havarti cheese with other meltable cheeses like provolone or mozzarella if desired.
- For added heat, add a smear of spicy mustard or a few slices of jalapeño before broiling.
- Use a sturdy baguette to hold the sandwich fillings without getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Broiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: steak sandwich, herb butter, caramelized onions, Havarti cheese, quick steak sandwich, easy lunch recipe
