Best 7 Open Faced Steak Sandwich Recipes

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When time is short and hunger pangs are intense, an open faced steak sandwich can be a lifesaver. Originating in the American West, it has become a popular meal due to its convenience and delicious flavor. This sandwich features tender steak, flavorful toppings, and a toasted bread base. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something more adventurous, there's an open faced steak sandwich out there for everyone. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating the perfect open faced steak sandwich, providing tips, techniques, and a variety of recipes to suit your tastes. So, grab your apron, fire up the stove, and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

OPEN FACED STEAK SANDWICH WITH BéARNAISE SAUCE



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This open faced steak sandwich is easy to make if you use a blender to make the Béarnaise sauce. It's a sandwich that can hold its own as a dinner entrée.

Provided by Meredith

Categories     Entrées     Sandwiches

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
freshly ground black pepper
1 pound flank steak
1 red onion (sliced)
olive oil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 slices thick-cut artisan bread
2 cups arugula
1 bunch fresh tarragon (divided)
2 shallots (minced)
6 black peppercorns
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup white wine
3 egg yolks
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter (1 stick, melted)
pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, parsley, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Place the flank steak in a large zipper sealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over the top. Massage the steak and marinade together, seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or as long as overnight.
  • To make the Béarnaise sauce: Combine half the bunch of tarragon, the shallots, peppercorns, vinegar and wine in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the temperature to a simmer and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half. Let the mixture cool and strain it through a fine strainer.
  • Combine the tarragon reduction, egg yolks, and salt in a blender jar. Blend until well mixed. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter.
  • Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Add the leaves from the remaining half bunch of tarragon and buzz in the blender a couple of times. Hold the Béarnaise sauce in a bowl covered with plastic wrap, over a barely simmering water bath.
  • Pre-heat an outdoor grill or grill pan. Grill the marinated flank steak for about 8 to 10 minutes on each side until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of the steak registers140º F. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for at least 5 minutes.
  • While the steak is cooking, prepare the onions and bread. Pre-heat a large frying pan. Add olive oil and sauté the onions until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Deglaze the pan with Worcestershire sauce and toss to coat the onions. Remove the onions from the pan and cover with foil to keep them warm. Wipe out the pan and add another tablespoon of olive oil. Toast the bread slices in the olive oil on both sides until golden brown.
  • Thinly slice the flank steak on the bias against the grain of the meat. To assemble the sandwiches, place a slice of bread on a serving plate. Top the bread with some arugula and slices of steak. Cover the steak with fried red onions and pour warm Béarnaise sauce on top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 275 mg, Sodium 871 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OPEN FACED STEAK SANDWICH



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Center Cut Certified Angus Beef Ribeye seasoned and grilled in cast iron, sliced and served atop garlic brioche bread with caramelized onions, mushrooms, basil and Havarti.

Provided by Nicole Cook

Categories     Sandwiches and Sliders

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Onion (sliced)
1 tablespoon butter
1-2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
2 Certified Angus Beef Ribeye Steaks
salt (pepper or seasoning of choice)
1/2 tablespoon butter
Garlic Bread
Bacon (Basil and Havarti Cheese, optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • In a large skillet on the stove, melt butter and stir in olive oil. Toss in chopped onions, cover and cook over medium heat for about 45 minutes or until caramelized onions are desired color. Remove onions and set aside.
  • In same skillet, melt second tablespoon of butter, stir in garlic and then mushrooms and cook about 8-10 minutes over medium.
  • When ready for steaks, place your cast iron skillet in the oven for 10 minutes. While pan is heating, brush a bit of olive oil on each steak and sprinkle salt and pepper liberally over both sides of steaks. When cast iron is heated, carefully remove from the oven place on your stovetop over medium heat.
  • Place your steaks in your cast iron skillet and sear for 2 minutes. Flip your steaks over and put back in the oven for 6 minutes.
  • Remove and put your cast iron skillet back on stove over low heat.
  • Put skillet back on stovetop over low heat. Flip your steaks again and top with butter. Brush the butter over the tops of the steaks continually coating the steak for about 1-3 minutes.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Once your steaks are done, remove from pan and let rest five minutes before slicing.
  • Grill some garlic bread. Top with bacon, sliced steak and caramelized onions and mushrooms.
  • If desired, top with chopped cheese and basil. Serve.

MINI OPEN FACED STEAK SANDWICHES ON GARLIC BREAD WITH AGED PROVOLONE AND PARSLEY OIL



Mini Open Faced Steak Sandwiches on Garlic Bread with Aged Provolone and Parsley Oil image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 12 mini sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter
6 cloves roasted garlic, pureed
Salt
Pepper
12 slices French bread, cut 1/2-inch thick
6 slices aged provolone cheese, halved lengthwise, cut 1/4-inch thick
Steak, recipe follows
Parsley oil, recipe follows
1 boneless rib-eye, about 16 ounces
Olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup canola oil
Salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the grill. Mix together the butter and garlic puree and season with salt and pepper.
  • Brush 1 side of the bread with a tablespoon of the butter and place on the grill, butter side down and grill until golden brown; turn over, top with the cheese and grill for 30 seconds longer or until the cheese melts.
  • Place the garlic bread on a platter and top the cheese with a few thin slices of the beef and drizzle with the parsley oil.
  • Remove the steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Heat grill to high.
  • Brush steak on both sides with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn over and continue grilling to medium-rare doneness. Remove from the grill and let rest 5 minutes. Slice into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • Mix together ingredients in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

OPEN-FACED CHEESESTEAK SANDWICHES



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You might need a fork to eat this filling cheesesteak sandwich. Hot pepper sauce and pepper Jack cheese heat up the tender roast beef and veggies. -Michael Klotz, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 French roll, split
2 teaspoons butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup julienned green pepper
1/4 cup sliced onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1/3 pound sliced deli roast beef
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
4 slices pepper jack cheese

Steps:

  • Spread roll halves with butter; sprinkle with garlic powder. Set aside., In a small skillet, saute the green pepper, onion, salt and pepper in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute beef and hot sauce in remaining oil until heated through. Spoon onto buns; top with pepper mixture and cheese., Place on a baking sheet. Broil 2-3 in. from the heat for 2-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 33g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 1165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

OPEN-FACE STEAK SANDWICH WITH PARMESAN DRESSING



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Dress flank steak with creamy Parmesan dressing and drape over hearty Italian bread and arugula for a quick weeknight steak dinner.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Sandwich     Steak     Arugula     Onion     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Lunch     Dinner     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds flank steak
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup whole grain mustard
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for bread
1 1/2 ounces Parmesan, finely grated
1 ciabatta loaf, halved lengthwise
6 cups mature arugula leaves with tender stems

Steps:

  • Heat a dry large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Using a sharp knife, lightly score steak on both sides in a crosshatch pattern. Season generously with salt and pepper, then rub all over with vegetable oil. Cook steak, turning once or twice to brown evenly, until medium-rare and lightly charred, 8−10 minutes. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest at least 15 minutes; reserve skillet.
  • Meanwhile, place onion in a small bowl; cover with cold water. Set aside.
  • Blend mustard and lemon juice in a blender to combine. With motor running, stream in 1/2 cup olive oil, then gradually add Parmesan. Stream in 1 Tbsp. cold water and blend until dressing is smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat reserved skillet over medium. Drizzle cut sides of ciabatta with olive oil. Working with 1 half at a time, cook, cut side down, until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes each.
  • Place bread, cut side up, on a platter and drizzle with one-third of dressing. Top with arugula; drain reserved onion and scatter over arugula. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with half of remaining dressing. Thinly slice steak and arrange over dressed arugula. Drizzle with remaining dressing, season with more salt, then cut sandwiches crosswise into pieces.

AN OPEN-FACE STEAK SANDWICH ON GARLIC TOAST RECIPE



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As nice as it is to pick up a meat- and vegetable-stuffed roll with both hands and chomp down on it, there's something especially alluring...

Provided by David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding

Categories     Dinner, Lunch

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ciabatta rolls
split or 4 6-inch baguette halves
2 cloves garlic
peeled and cut in half
1⁄2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion
sliced
1 lb sirloin
sliced into thin pieces
Salt and black pepper to taste
1⁄4 cup A.1. steak sauce
1 large tomato
cut into 4 thick slices 4 slices
low-fat Swiss or provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake on an upper rack for about 5 minutes, until lightly toasted. Rub with the garlic cloves. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes, until translucent. Add the sirloin pieces and cook for about 7 minutes, until both the beef and onions are browned and the meat is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the A.1. Remove from the heat. Place a slice of tomato on top of each ciabatta half. Top with the beef mixture and then the cheese. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365

OPEN-FACED BEEF SANDWICHES



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"As a working mom of two daughters, I'm always looking for a quick meal," notes Christine Weimar from New Britain, Pennsylvania. "I make these hearty sandwiches when I'm in a hurry. Serve them with tomato soup, chips and pickles," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef
1 jar (12 ounces) beef gravy
6 slices Italian bread (1 inch thick), toasted
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
6 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add beef and gravy; cook and stir until heated through. Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. , Spread each with horseradish; top with beef mixture and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of steak. A tender, flavorful cut of steak is essential for a great open-faced steak sandwich. Some good options include ribeye, strip steak, or flank steak.
  • Cook the steak to your desired doneness. Rare, medium-rare, or medium are all good options for open-faced steak sandwiches. Just be sure not to overcook the steak, or it will become tough and chewy.
  • Use a flavorful marinade or rub. Marinating or rubbing the steak before cooking will help to enhance its flavor. Some good options include a simple olive oil and garlic marinade, a Worcestershire sauce-based marinade, or a dry rub made with spices and herbs.
  • Cook the steak over high heat. This will help to create a nice crust on the steak and seal in its juices.
  • Let the steak rest before slicing. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the steak, making it more tender and flavorful.
  • Use a sturdy bread for the sandwich. A crusty baguette or a thick slice of sourdough bread are both good options. You can also use a softer bread, such as a white bread or a wheat bread, but be sure to toast it first so that it can hold up to the steak and toppings.
  • Add your favorite toppings. Some classic toppings for open-faced steak sandwiches include sautéed onions, mushrooms, and peppers, as well as melted cheese, avocado, and bacon. Get creative and experiment with different toppings to find your perfect combination.

Conclusion:

Open-faced steak sandwiches are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect open-faced steak sandwich that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give open-faced steak sandwiches a try.

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