Petes Total Food

If you’re looking for the ultimate steak sandwich, this recipe delivers. Tender, butter-basted New York strip is layered with sweet caramelized onions, melted American cheese, crisp raw onions, and a creamy sriracha mayo, all served on toasted ciabatta for a sandwich that’s packed with bold, savory flavor in every bite.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes | Cook Time: 2 Hours | Serves: 2-4 | See Full Video Below

Ingredients: (I used half of this recipe in my video)

• 2 NY Strip
• 4 Yellow Onions
• 1 White Onion
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 Tbsp Butter
• 2 tsp Sugar
• 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 4 Tbsp Butter
• 4 Garlic Cloves
• 2 Rosemary Sprigs
• 1 Shallot
• Ciabatta Loaf
• White American Cheese
• 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp Sriracha 
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

• Start by generously seasoning the steak with kosher salt and a light seasoning with pepper, then set aside
• Peel the onions then slice them all very thin
• In a large pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tbsp of olive oil and butter, then add the yellow onions and immediately salt 
• Next add in the sugar and cook for about 20-30 minutes stirring occasionally 
• Once the onions start the brown, lower the heat and continue cooking and stirring
• Cook the onions until they are a deep gold brown color then remove from heat and set aside
• Heat a cast iron pan over high heat and add the vegetable oil
• Once the oil begins the smoke, add the strip fat side down and cook for one and a half minutes until golden brown, then sear each side for 2 minutes or until golden brown then remove
• Lower the heat to medium and add the 4 tbsp of butter, crushed garlic cloves, rosemary sprigs and crushed shallot 
• Then add the strip and use a spoon to baste the steak for 1-2 minutes
• Immediately remove from heat to rest
• Cut the ciabatta loaf down the middle so you have a top and bottom bun, then cook the bread face down in the cast iron pan for 2-3 minutes
• Mix the mayonnaise and sriracha together and heavily lather each face of bread
• Thinly slice the steak and load it onto the sandwich 
• Next place white american cheese on the steak and toast or broil the sandwich for a few minutes to let the cheese melt
• Then add the caramelized onions followed by the raw onions and crown your steak sandwich
• Serve and enjoy! (Optional, garnish with chopped Italian parsley)