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Steak sandwiches always hit the spot. In my take, tender, juicy strips of steak and caramelized onions are covered with melty havarti cheese and nestled in between two buttery slices of baguette. Yum!
We love making sandwiches with steak. If you have a thing for red meat too, check out my Philly Cheesesteak and our Gluten Free Philly Stuffed Peppers!
Steak sandwiches have been a staple in my home for as long as I can remember. We love making it for a quick dinner or when we are hosting a party.
To me, steak sandwiches are an upgraded version of a typical burger. I love both, don’t get me wrong, but if I had to choose, I would opt for the steak sandwich each and every time.
If you are looking for a chicken sandwich, try our Popeyes Chicken Sandwich! Incredible!
Prepare the Right Steak for the Sandwich
The most tender cut of steak for this sandwich is definitely the ribeye. In my opinion it is the perfect cut for a “sando”. However, it can be quite pricey. If you want a different cut of beef, here are a couple great alternatives:
- Top Sirloin: This cut is a bit tougher than ribeye, but when cooked properly it is tender and juicy!
- Skirt Steak: Skirt steak is my favorite value steak. It’s often sold in larger quantities, so it is great when you’re feeding large crowds. I also find that it is tender when marinated well.
- NY Strip: This cut has a little less marbling than a ribeye, but it is still considered a choice cut. It’s super tender and perfect for slicing.
Tip: use our freshly baked Baguette recipe for the best sandwich!
Prepare Steak Sandwich Ahead of Time
The best part about this sandwich is that you can make a huge batch and either refrigerate or freeze the filling. This is great for meal prepping and having a quick dish in your back pocket for those crazy weekdays. Since this meal can be heated up in the oven on a baking sheet, it is super fast, easy and requires minimal clean-up.
I prefer to not assemble my sandwiches until I am ready to eat them. This prevents soggy bread and rubbery cheese. Instead, I refrigerate or freeze the filling ahead of time and prepare my sandwiches as I go. Here’s how to do it:
Refrigerating
Your steak filling will stay fresh for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you are ready to eat, assemble your sandwiches and bake them in whole in the oven. To keep them warm, place them on a serving dish covered with aluminum foil prior to serving.
Freezing
Freeze your filling in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. Thaw in the fridge when you are ready to eat and reheat in the oven just like with the refrigerated filling above!
What Goes with Steak Sandwiches?
What’s a sandwich without a nice side? Below, I will list some of my favorite dishes to pair steak sandwiches with:
- Air Fryer Fries: For half the fat and calories, these fries are still so delicious. Whip up a big batch in your air fryer and feel less guilty about indulging in red meat.
- Pickled Cabbage Salad: This tangy, coleslaw-like salad is the perfect sidekick to a savory beef sandwich. You could even get creative here and use this as a topping for your sandwich itself!
- Caesar Salad: My homemade caesar salad is to-die-for. It’s tangy, citrusy and savory. I love pairing it with steak sandwiches!
Recipe
Steak Sandwich Recipe
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Servings
6 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Steak sandwiches always hit the spot. In my take, tender, juicy strips of steak and caramelized onions are covered with melty havarti cheese and nestled in between two buttery slices of baguette. Yum!
Ingredients
Herb Butter
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 tbsp fresh dill diced
- 3 garlic cloves
Steak Sandwich
US Units – Metric
Instructions
Herb Butter
To prepare herb butter spread, combine butter together with crushed garlic and diced dill, mix until you get the same consistency. Set aside.
Steak Sandwich
Slice the steak into thin strips.
Tip: To make slicing a bit easier, freeze steak for a few minutes before slicing it.
Preheat an oiled skillet to high heat. Add beef to the skillet and season it generously with salt. Cook until the beef is just golden, remove from the skillet. Set aside.
Slice onion into half rings. Using the same skillet, sauté onions until they get golden brown. remove the from heat and set aside.
Slice baguette lengthwise, spread herb butter over both sides of the bread. Follow by slices of steak, onion and topping it off with cheese slices.
Keep the sandwich open and broil for about 2 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted.
Serve right away, while it's still warm.
Nutrition Facts
Steak Sandwich Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 18g90%
Cholesterol 103mg34%
Sodium 1734mg72%
Potassium 294mg8%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 632IU13%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 163mg16%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted January 16, 2020
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KathleenFeb 4, 2024 I made this steak sandwich for my husband using Keto Hamburger Buns and he can’t stop raving about it! Because the buns lack the structure of the recommended bread, I did toast the buns before and again after assembling the sandwich. Thank you for another recipe my husband can enjoy on his restrictive diet.
Natalya DrozhzhinFeb 5, 2024 Hey Kathleen, I'm so happy to hear your husband enjoyed the steak sandwich! Thanks for sharing.
KTDec 11, 2023 I don’t have a broiler in my oven, can this just go in a regular hot oven?
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 11, 2023 Hey KT, Broiling setting is typically 500-550°F. I would get the oven preheated to at least 450°F or hotter if your oven allows and cook until the sandwich is melted and bubbly! Enjoy!
JossDec 10, 2023 Great recipe! I think it’s all about the quality of the ingredients. I got a good sourdough baguette, couple NY strips from Whole Foods some good Irish butter and this was amazing. We didn’t skim on any of the ingredients
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 11, 2023 Good quality ingredients make all the difference!
ChynnaDec 6, 2023 Just made this, even my 6 year old is impressed
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 6, 2023 That's the best compliment when a child can appreciate a good meal! 🙂
MADec 5, 2023 What can we substitute the onions with
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 6, 2023 If you don't have any onions or just don't like them, I would simply omit them! 😀
jimJun 29, 2023 just made this pretty good very simple recipe
good with jack daniels if you drink lolNatalya DrozhzhinJun 29, 2023 Hello Jim, Thanks for sharing your feedback. Happy to hear you enjoyed it.
AbedNov 11, 2023 I think you have a subtle touch to prepare this food and I love that
Irma TchamourianJun 4, 2023 So delicious with the herb garlic butter - we made some au jus on the side for dunking and used cheddar cheese (didn’t have havarti on hand) - this would work well with Monterey Jack, too! Oh and I see sautéed mushrooms, too. To make it hoagie style we had sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce.
Natalya DrozhzhinJun 5, 2023 Irma, I feel you. I love that you were able to adopt it and still have a darn delicious sandwich. I love the idea of adding tomatoes and lettuce. Now I am craving it 🙂
MarcJun 1, 2023 Thanks for the recipe. Just ok for me. Might be more flavourful with a sun-dried tomato pesto o other instead of the butter. Maybe add blue cheese instead. Was good, but not something to remember.
Natalya DrozhzhinJun 2, 2023 Hi Marc- Thank you for giving the recipe a try and taking the time to leave feedback. I appreciate it! Adding blue cheese would be a delicious twist.
Michael TothFeb 20, 2023 Crazy easy and delish. Made a roasted garlic butter and used that instead of the herb spread. Just a personal preference. Cooked the steak in the rendered tallow from the steak trimmings......just to get that extra "beefiness". Thanks
Natalya DrozhzhinFeb 20, 2023 Hi Michael, That sounds like it came out incredibly delicious!! Thank you for sharing your process and taking the time to leave feedback. Enjoy!
D BixFeb 11, 2023 Truly delicious as is. We had leftover marinara sauce in the fridge I wanted to get rid of so we used it to dunk the sandwiches…highly recommend! Pairs perfectly.
Natalya DrozhzhinFeb 11, 2023 Hi there, thank you for that awesome tip!! I am thrilled that you loved this recipe. Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, enjoy!
JayFeb 9, 2023 One of the best sandwich recipes ever. I added truffle salt instead of sea salt and also went with the truffle mayo... Truly amazing🙂!!
Thank you, Natalya
Natalya DrozhzhinFeb 9, 2023 Jay, that sounds like an incredible addition. So so YUM! Thanks for sharing this tip.
AudraNov 21, 2022 Really good and really easy.
I prepped ahead of time by cutting the steak, slicing the onions, and making the herb butter. I added chopped shiitake mushrooms to the onion and sautéed them together.My husband loved it but of course requested bbq sauce or A1 (he almost always wants hot sauce or another sauce with everything though, haha). I thought it was great as-is!
I think next time I will make a dip like the one that goes with a French Dip to give it something extra.
🙂 Thanks for the recipe. Going in my rotation!
Natalya DrozhzhinNov 21, 2022 Hi Audra, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I am so glad to hear this recipe was a success! Enjoy!
Rachel FramptonFeb 2, 2022 I've been wanting to serve sandwiches this coming Sunday, which is why I've decided to start looking for some online recipes. Thank you for sharing here as well that it will be a great idea to marinate the steak well before placing it in the sandwiches. Anyhow, just in case I won't be able to pull it off, I will make sure to look for a restaurant that serves the best sandwiches.
Natalya DrozhzhinFeb 2, 2022 Rachel, thank you for commenting. You can totally do this, they'll turn out great!
Dede SolleyJan 9, 2022 My 16 year old son is on day 5 of quarantine and these made his day!!!!!! The only thing I might change is to pre-toast the bread a smidge! Thanks for the great recipe!!
Natalya DrozhzhinJan 10, 2022 Awwwwww! That is so great to hear. I hope he is recovering well and I'm so glad these brought a smile to his face. Thanks for the kind words and Happy New Year!
HeathDec 17, 2021 perfection!
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 17, 2021 Hey there Heath - Yay! There's nothing quite like a steak sandwich. So happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for the kind feedback!
RccolaNov 23, 2021 I’ve made this a couple of times now and it’s excellent! The only change I’ve made was to season the steak with Montreal Steak Spice.
Natalya DrozhzhinNov 23, 2021 Hi Rccola - OMG! We love that seasoning, too! Such a smart move on your part. Thanks for the kind words! Hope you keep on enjoying these steak sandos.
Eunju tubbsSep 23, 2021 Thanks for very easy recipe
It’s deliciousNatalya DrozhzhinSep 24, 2021 We love delicious and crazy easy recipes around here, glad you enjoyed it too 😊
TonieAug 1, 2021 Would you use leftover steak for this recipe
Natalya DrozhzhinAug 2, 2021 Yes, it will be delicious!
duffy dennisJun 24, 2021 You said you like to cook steak whole but used recipe that has you cut steak raw. How do you do it with cooking steak whole. It seems to me that the onions would not pick up the flavor of the beef, which it would after cooking strips.?
Natalya DrozhzhinJun 24, 2021 Hey Duffy, sorry that was the old way we use to make it. We have updated the recipe recently, you are right, it does have a ton more flavor when you cook sliced beef. Thanks for pointing that out. We have updated things on our end.
CarissaApr 6, 2021 SO good!❤️ Thank you!
Natalya DrozhzhinApr 6, 2021 I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!
Kim WilsonMar 30, 2021 Delicious and easy! What more could you ask for?
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 30, 2021 Exactly!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
AmyMar 2, 2021 Amazing. My kids told me I need to make this once a week! It is rare they agree on a meal and they have never asked for a meal weekly before! We are on week 3 lol
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 3, 2021 Haha, that is amazing! I'm so glad they enjoy the recipe 🙂
BexFeb 18, 2021 How do you freeze everything? Cooked? Raw?
Natalya DrozhzhinFeb 18, 2021 Hey Bex, we freeze a fully prepared sandwich. Make sure it's in an air-tight container.
JeannineJan 17, 2021 AMAZING! Making it again tonight!! My son said it needs to go on my rotation of meals I make when he and his wife come for dinner!
Natalya DrozhzhinJan 17, 2021 Jeannine, thats the best feedback ever! So good to hear!
Michele WelchJan 16, 2021 Delicious!!! But where did you get your bread. I can't find any like that? Thanks so much
Natalya DrozhzhinJan 16, 2021 Hey Michele, it's actually a baguette that we cut into pieces. We have a recipe: https://momsdish.com/baguette
JeanneDec 19, 2020 SO GOOD! Grilled 8oz rib eye steaks, seasoned with lawry's, garlic powder and pepper, to a perfect medium rare. They rested while I sautéed mushrooms, onion and green peppers in olive oil seasoned with a little salt and pepper. Sliced the steaks thin and added to the pan of veggies just to incorporate. I placed 2 slices of provolone cheese across the bottom on the sandwich, topped with steak filling then placed 1 more slice of cheese on top. Broiled for 2 min.(1/2 a steak per sandwich)
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 19, 2020 Jeanne, so many great tips and your description made me so hungry. Thank you for sharing!
DutraSep 1, 2020 recipe does not say when to put onion on sandwich. After meat & before cheese??
Natalya DrozhzhinSep 2, 2020 Dutra, good catch! We add between steak and cheese but there is really no way to mess it up.
DutraSep 1, 2020 A Tablespoon of salt seemed way to much so just used 1 teaspoon and it was still salty. Overall tasty but would maybe broil buttered halves (cook raw garlic a bit) then add rest of ingredients & broil cheese.
Natalya DrozhzhinSep 2, 2020 Dutra, it would depend on the brand of salt you use. Great tips, thanks for sharing!
SumaJun 27, 2020 Any healthy substitute for butter???
Natalya DrozhzhinJun 28, 2020 Hey Suma, I know some people use Ghee, maybe that would be a better option for you.
Single DadJun 8, 2021 Roasted long bones, harvest the marrow and season like butter!
Natalya DrozhzhinJun 9, 2021 Sounds amazing!!
Melissa LongApr 16, 2020 What kind of steak is best to use for this recipe? Thank you
Natalya DrozhzhinApr 16, 2020 Hey Melissa, look for "Prepare the Right Steak for the Sandwich", we share a lot of details in the post.
Yana LyfarFeb 27, 2014 Natalya DrozhzhinMay 25, 2015 Wow, this looks so good! I don't know how I missed this photo.
