onion ring steak sandwich

Cooking Instructions

Take 1/2 pound of finely sliced rib eye and shingle it out on a sheet of plastic wrap on a clean cutting surface. Lay another sheet of plastic wrap over the top of the beef and a meat mallet (or bottom of a saute pan) to pound it out. Cut the meat into 2 portions and store in the refrigerator until ready to . Prepare the cheese sauce. Melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons flour and stir constantly to incorporate. As you stir, gradually pour in 1 cup whole milk, making sure to whisk out any lumps. As the mixture thickens up, continue to stir until it reaches a boil -- this ensures the flour is cooked completely. Add 1 tablespoon horseradish and 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese is completely melted, about a minute. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside to keep warm.

Make arugula mayonnaise. Place 1 bunch of arugula (leaves coarsely chopped) in a blender, add juice from 1/2 lemon, and add some salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup mayonnaise to the blender, and process until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.

Make onion rings. Take 1 medium onion and peel and slice into 1/2-inch thick rings. Prepare individual bowls for 1 cup flour, 2 eggs (beaten), and 2 cups of panko bread crumbs. Dredge onion rings in flour, then egg, then into panko bread crumbs. Double coat the rings by going back into the egg and the panko bread crumbs. Deep fry onion rings in hot vegetable oil at 375 degrees F. until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and salt immediately.

Heat a large flat grill-pan over medium heat and add oil. Brush hoagies with butter and grill. Once toasted nicely, put off to the side. Remove the rib eye from the refrigerator, season with some salt and pepper and throw it on the grill. Cook until juicy and tender and just past pink in color.

To serve sandwiches, start by spreading each half of the roll with arugula mayonnaise. Then, layer some fresh arugula leaves, place the steak on top of that, add a few onion rings and top with a generous serving of cheese sauce.