Chimichurri Steak Sandwich

 I like to make this with homemade French bread, but if you buy the bread a sturdy bread is a must.

CHIMICHURRI STEAK SANDWICH

(serves 1- 2)

Chimichurri Ingredients:

*3 tablespoons olive oil

*2 green onion tops, chopped small (the green part)

*1 tablespoon dried parsley

*1 teaspoon dried oregano 

*1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 

*1 teaspoon minced garlic

*1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

*dash red pepper flakes

*1/8 teaspoon salt

Sauce Ingredients:

*2 tablespoons mayonnaise 

*2 teaspoons dijon mustard

*1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

*salt and pepper to taste (no more than 1/8 teaspoon)

*1 teaspoon minced garlic

*1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Caramelized Onion Ingredients:

*1 medium white onion, slice thin

*1 tablespoon butter

*1/2 teaspoons salt

*1/8 cup water

The Rest Of The Ingredients:

*1 (6-8 ounce) Ribeye, Sirloin, or T-bone steak

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 

*1/2 tablespoon garlic powder (or cowboy garlic powder if you like heat)

*1 tablespoon olive oil

*1 tablespoon butter

*1 garlic clove

*1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional)

* small loaf of French or Italian bread (about 8 inches long)

*2 thin slices provolone or mozzarella cheese

Chimichurri Directions:

~In a small bowl, stir 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 chopped green onion tops, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried oreganos, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, dash red pepper flakes, and 1/8 teaspoon salt until well combined.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Sauce Directions:

~In a small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons mayonnaise,  2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire  sauce, salt and pepper to taste, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice until well combined.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Caramelized Onion Directions:

~Heat a large skillet over high heat.

~Once hot, add 1 sliced white onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 tabslespoon water and stir.

~Cover and cook for 1 minute.

~Add 1 tablespoon butter and the rest of the water and stir.

~Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for another 2 minutes.

~Stir and continue cocking until onions are a golden brown.

~Remove from pan and set aside.

Cook The Steak:

~Heat up a large skillet over medium heat.

~Add olive oil once pan is hot.

~Season both sides of  steak with  1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder.

~Place steak into hot pan and cook for about 2 minutes.

~Flip steak, add 1 tablespoon butter and allow it to melt (but not burn).

~Add in 1 garlic clove and 1 spring of fresh rosemary to butter.

~Spoon mixture over top of steak as it continues cooking for about 2 minutes or until desired doneness.

~Remove from skillet and set aside on a wire rack.

~Remove garlic and rosemary from skillet.

~Cut bread down the middle lengthwise.

~Place cut side down into hot skillet until bread is a golden brown.

~Remove from heat.

Let' Make The Sandwich:

~Slice the steak into strips.

~Spread the sauce over the bottom of the toasted bun.

~Place the steak over the sauce.

~Add 2 thin slices of provolone cheese or mozzarella cheese over steak

~Add the caramelized onions.

~Add Chimichurri Sauce,

~Place the top bun on.

~If you are sharing it, now is the time to slice it in half.