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Oven Baked Steak and Arugula Sandwich Recipe

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4.6 from 128 reviews
  • Author: Jake
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x

Description

This Oven Baked Steak and Arugula Sandwich combines tender seared ribeye steak with melted white cheese and fresh arugula, all nestled between buttery sourdough bread slices. The sandwich is baked until golden and finished under a broiler for a crispy, cheesy top, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat

  • 16 ounces Boneless Ribeye Steak

Dairy

  • 8 slices White Cheese
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter

Bread

  • 8 slices Sourdough Bread

Produce

  • 2 cups Arugula

Oils & Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. Soften the butter: Remove 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter from the refrigerator 1 to 2 hours before preparing the sandwich to let it soften, making it easier to spread on the bread.
  2. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get ready for baking the sandwiches later.
  3. Prepare steak: Take the 16 ounces of boneless ribeye steak out of the refrigerator and slice it immediately while still cold. Trim away and discard any large fat portions to ensure lean slices.
  4. Slice steak thinly: Position the steak slices horizontally and cut them into short, thin pieces as thin as possible to promote quick cooking and tender texture. Sprinkle the sliced steak evenly with 1/2 teaspoon of salt for seasoning.
  5. Sear the steak: Heat a cast-iron or sauté pan over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. When the pan is hot, lay the thin steak slices flat in a single layer and sear each side for 2 minutes until browned and caramelized. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
  6. Rest steak: Once all the steak is seared, set it aside on a cutting board or plate to rest while you prepare the bread.
  7. Prepare bread: Spread the softened unsalted butter evenly on one side of each of the 8 slices of sourdough bread, creating 8 buttered sides in total.
  8. Assemble bottom bread layer: Place 4 slices of bread butter side down on a baking tray lined with aluminum foil to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  9. Add cheese layer: Put one slice of white cheese on top of each of the 4 bread slices on the tray, creating a cheesy base layer.
  10. Add steak layer: Distribute the thinly sliced seared steak evenly over the cheese on each bread slice, using approximately 5 to 6 slices per sandwich depending on steak volume.
  11. Add arugula: Evenly scatter about ½ cup of fresh arugula on top of the steak layer for each sandwich, adding a peppery, fresh contrast to the rich meat and cheese.
  12. Top cheese layer: Add the remaining 4 slices of white cheese over the arugula to create a melty top layer of cheese.
  13. Complete sandwich: Place the remaining 4 slices of buttered sourdough bread on top of each sandwich, butter side up, to form the lid of the sandwich.
  14. Bake sandwiches: Put the baking tray with the assembled sandwiches into the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes until the bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
  15. Broil for finish: Switch the oven to broil on high and broil the sandwiches for 2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning the top slice of bread while achieving a golden, crispy finish.
  16. Serve: Remove sandwiches from the oven immediately and cut in half or serve whole to enjoy a warm, flavorful steak and arugula sandwich.

Notes

  • Softening the butter prior to spreading ensures even coverage and better toasting of the bread.
  • Thinly slicing the steak while cold helps achieve tender slices that cook quickly and evenly.
  • Use a cast iron or heavy sauté pan for best searing results to get a caramelized crust on the steak slices.
  • Baking the sandwich before broiling helps melt the cheese fully and warms the ingredients through.
  • Watch the broiler closely as the sandwich can burn quickly during the final crisping stage.
  • Aluminum foil on the baking tray eases cleanup and prevents sticking.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: steak sandwich, oven baked sandwich, ribeye sandwich, arugula sandwich, baked cheese sandwich, sourdough sandwich

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