Cuban Steak Sandwiches

Name: Cuban Steak Sandwiches
Prep time: 3 h 45 min
Cook time: 3 h 45 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps canola oil; 14 inches ciabatta bread; 680 grams flank steak; 118 milliliters fresh basil leaves; 237 milliliters fresh cilantro leaves; 118 milliliters fresh flat-leaf parsley; 5 cloves garlic; 1 Tbsp kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 59 milliliters fresh lime juice; 237 milliliters olive oil; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

Cuban Steak Sandwiches might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This dairy free recipe has 388 calories, 38g of protein, and 21g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up garlic, flat-leaf parsley, basil leaves, and

Instructions

Cut the steak into 2 even pieces and place in a sealable plastic bag or container.

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Place the olive oil, cilantro, basil, parsley, lime juice, garlic, and 1 tablespoon salt in a blender and mix until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup of the herb-oil mixture and refrigerate.

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Add the remaining mixture to the meat, distribute evenly, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.

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Meat

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

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Slice ciabatta loaf lengthwise and remove excess bread from inside, if desired.

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Remove the meat from the marinade; discard marinade.

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Marinade

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Place on a paper towel, wiping off any excess marinade.

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Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon canola oil. Once the pan is hot, add meat and cook until medium-rare, about 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness.

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Place meat on a cutting board and cover with foil. Repeat with other piece of meat, only adding more oil if necessary.

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Place bread directly on oven rack and toast, about 5 minutes.

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Toast

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Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in the grill pan over medium-high heat.

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Add onions and cook until just beginning to brown but still crisp, about 1 minute.

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Remove from heat and season with salt, to taste.

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Take the reserved herb-oil mixture and brush the inside of both halves of bread. Slice steak thinly on the bias and place on the bottom half of the bread. Top with onions and then remaining bread. Slice into quarters and serve.

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Servings:

2Tbsps

canola oil 14inches

ciabatta bread 680grams

flank steak 118milliliters

fresh basil leaves 237milliliters

fresh cilantro leaves 118milliliters

fresh flat-leaf parsley 5cloves

garlic 1Tbsp

kosher salt, plus more for seasoning 59milliliters

fresh lime juice 237milliliters

olive oil 1medium

onion, thinly sliced

Recommended wine: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir

Steak can be paired with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir. After all, beef and red wine are a classic combination. Generally, leaner steaks go well with light or medium-bodied reds, such as pinot noir or merlot, while fattier steaks can handle a bold red, such as cabernet sauvingnon. The Miranda Lambert County Road Merlot Wine with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 28 dollars per bottle.