A ribeye steak sandwich never tasted so good

When it comes to sandwiches, it’s hard to beat this Korean-inspired steak sandwich.

  • SERVES: 4
  • PREP TIME: 15 mins + 30 mins marinating
  • COOKING TIME: 10 mins
  • DIFFICULTY: easy
  • IDEAL FOR: BBQ, weekend lunch, Friday night
  • BUDGET: £

Korean-inspired steak sandwich

Korean-inspired steak sandwich

Ingredients

  • 1 medium to large ribeye steak
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp gochujang paste (supermarkets will sell it or substitute it for Sriracha)
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger – peeled and minced
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice wine
  • 3 garlic cloves – peeled and minced
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ red bell pepper – de-seeded and sliced
  • ½ yellow bell pepper – de-seeded and sliced
  • 2 small baguettes, cut into 4 pieces, then each lengthways to open them up for the filling
  • 75 g mature cheddar cheese, grated
  • ½ small red onion – peeled and sliced
  • 3 spring onions – scallions, sliced into thin strips

Method

  • Place the steaks in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up (this will make it easier to slice thinly).
  • Remove from the freezer and slice into thin (2mm) strips.
  • Place in a bowl and add the soy sauce, gochujang, ginger, sugar, rice wine, 2 minced garlic cloves, black pepper, and sesame oil. Mix together, cover, and allow to marinate for 30 minutes (place in the fridge if marinating for longer than that).
  • Once marinated, heat the vegetable oil on high heat in a large frying pan. Add the steak, and fry for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked and just starting to caramelise.
  • Remove the steak from the pan and place on a plate to rest for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the sliced peppers to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Remove from the pan.
  • Preheat the toasty machine.
  • Take 2 pieces of baguette, spread some butter to the outside, place butter-side-down, and add your fillings – peppers, steak slices, cheese, red onion, and spring onion.
  • Place in the toasty machine and gently press down for a few minutes until golden and the cheese has melted.
  • Remove and enjoy.

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Recipe inspired by: The Kitchen Sanctuary

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