Sicilian Steak Sandwich

Sandwich - Lunch

This Italian riff on the classic Philly cheesesteak is a meal on a bun. Tender tri-tip steak is pan fried with onion, bell peppers, and hot peppers, then topped with blue cheese and aged provolone.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 4 sandwiches

Sicilian Steak Sandwich

Ingredients

Artichoke Aioli:

1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts

drained

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon lemon zest

½ lemon

juiced

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Filling:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 ½ pounds beef tri-tip steak

thinly sliced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 onion

sliced thin

1 yellow bell pepper

sliced into strips

1 orange bell pepper

sliced into strips

¼ cup pickled sweet and hot pepper rings

¼ cup garlic basil spread (see footnote for recipe link)

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 tablespoon capers

1 tablespoon Marsala wine

1 anchovy fillet

12 slices aged provolone cheese

¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Assembly:

4 Italian-style hoagie buns

split lengthwise

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Classic Sloppy Joes

Lunch

Directions

Step 1

Combine artichoke hearts mayonnaise Parmesan cheese lemon zest lemon juice red pepper flakes salt and black pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Stir tri-tip steak slices into the hot oil and cook stirring constantly until they begin to brown about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning salt and black pepper. Add onion yellow pepper orange pepper sweet hot peppers and garlic basil spread; cook and stir until onion begins to soften about 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms capers Marsala wine and anchovy fillet and cook until mushrooms are browned and wine has evaporated about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Place provolone cheese and Gorgonzola cheese on top of the hot beef mixture and gently fold until cheese is melted about 2 minutes. Remove beef-cheese mixture from heat.

Step 4

Spread each hoagie bun with about 1/4 cup artichoke aioli. Spoon beef-cheese mixture into buns and garnish with basil.

Nutritional Information

Sicilian Steak Sandwich

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 681.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 43.7g 88%

Carbohydrates: 44.9g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 17%

Sugars: 5.5g

Fat: 36.4g 56%

Saturated Fat: 13.8g 69%

Cholesterol: 107.5mg 36%

Vitamin A Iu: 728IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.6mg 104%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 34%

Vitamin C: 87.5mg 146%

Folate: 49.4mcg 12%

Calcium: 485.7mg 49%

Iron: 5.3mg 30%

Magnesium: 59.8mg 21%

Potassium: 648.5mg 18%

Sodium: 1087.2mg 44%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 327.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.