Argentinian Steak Sandwiches

Submitted by PanNan

"A simple and quick hearty sandwich with loads of flavor."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs beef sirloin steaks, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 3 half French baguettes, cut in half (or 6 smaller baguettes or rolls)
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 head butter lettuce, leaves washed and dried
• 1 avocado, halved and sliced
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 hot red pepper, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. To make chimichurri sauce, combine all ingredients from 1/2 cup olive oil through 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl. Set aside.
2. Preheat a barbecue grill or grill pan over medium–high heat. Brush steaks with oil, then season with salt and pepper. Cook steaks for 3 minutes each side for medium-rare or until cooked to your liking. (The thickness of the steaks will also determine the amount of time.) Cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes.
3. Cut a slit lengthwise along top of baguettes, cutting almost to base. Pull them open without splitting. Brush inside with mayonnaise, then fill with lettuce and avocado. Thinly slice steaks across the grain, then divide among sandwiches. Spoon sauce over the top of the sandwiches and serve.

Reviews

[Muffin Goddess]

I just happened to have a perfectly ripe avocado, some tomatoes from the garden, and some warm fresh baguette in the house at the same time, AND I was thinking about lunch, so here we are! I seasoned my steak with Goya Adobo seasoning and a bit of applewood smoked salt and cooked them on my grill pan. I did add some more salt to the Chimichurri, too (personal preference). The end product is a tasty sandwich that is pretty as well, something that you would see on the menu at a nice cafe. Thanks for posting, PanNan! Made for SWT2018 Argentina by a fellow member of Team Fellowship of the Stove