Steak Sandwich

A low effort, high reward steak sandwich built around the flavor of American Wagyu. Good enough for a candlelit dinner, easy enough for a night on the couch. The steak does the heavy lifting here, but a soft, fresh roll makes all the difference.

Prep time 15 minutes
cook time 10 Minutes
serves 2 to 4

Steak Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Wagyu steak
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ¾ tsp coarse black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 ciabatta or hoagie rolls
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ lemon, juiced
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 2 slices provolone
  • 1 tbsp softened butter

Instructions

  • First: prep everything before the grill gets hot
    • Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub all over the dried steak. Let it sit at room temp 20 minutes.
    • Toss sliced onion with vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
    • Stir together mayo, horseradish, Dijon, lemon juice, and salt. Chill.
  • Heat the grill or cast iron until screaming hot
  • Sear the steak 3 to 4 minutes per side, fat cap down first, until a hard crust forms
  • Move to indirect heat and cook until internal temp hits 130°F, usually 8 to 12 minutes
  • Tent with foil and rest 10 minutes. Non-negotiable.
  • Butter the cut sides of the rolls and toast on the grill until golden
  • Find where the two grain directions meet and slice each section against its grain, about ¼ inch thick
  • Build: aioli on both sides, provolone, tri-tip, drained pickled onions, arugula
  • Press lightly and eat