Best 6 7 Layer Steak Sandwich Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with the tantalizing 7-Layer Steak Sandwich, a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds craving more. This iconic sandwich boasts seven layers of pure heaven, each layer contributing its unique charm to create an unforgettable dining experience.

Savor the juicy and tender steak, expertly seasoned and cooked to perfection, as it mingles with the rich and creamy horseradish sauce. The tangy barbecue sauce adds a smoky sweetness, while the melted cheese provides a gooey, irresistible layer. Crispy bacon and sautéed mushrooms add a delightful crunch and savory depth, while crisp lettuce and ripe tomatoes lend a refreshing balance.

This recipe provides step-by-step instructions, guiding you through the process of crafting this sandwich masterpiece. Explore variations of the classic recipe, including a vegetarian option that swaps steak for portobello mushrooms. Discover secrets for achieving the perfect steak, from selecting the right cut to mastering the art of cooking it to your desired doneness.

Uncover the culinary secrets behind the horseradish sauce, learning how to balance the piquant flavor of horseradish with creamy mayonnaise and tangy mustard. Experiment with different types of cheese, from classic cheddar to sharp provolone, to find the perfect cheesy complement to your sandwich.

Delve into the techniques for sautéing mushrooms to achieve a golden brown exterior and tender, flavorful interior. Discover tips for selecting the freshest lettuce and tomatoes, ensuring a crisp and juicy bite in every sandwich.

With its detailed instructions, helpful tips, and mouthwatering variations, this recipe article will equip you to create a 7-Layer Steak Sandwich that will impress your family and friends. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and savor the delectable flavors of this iconic sandwich.

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7 LAYER STEAK SANDWICH RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by harlan-2

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (12 ounce) sirloin or top loin steaks*
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
2 cups button mushrooms, chopped
1 large sourdough bread boule
6 slices cheddar cheese
1 cup baby spinach
6 strips cooked bacon
6 slices Provolone or Swiss cheese
Sirloin or top loin steaks work great for this recipe, but you can use any boneless cut of steak that you like best.

Steps:

  • Season each steak generously with salt and pepper, making sure to rub the salt and pepper into the sides of the steak. In a cast iron skillet, heat the vegetable over high heat until smoking hot. Lay the steaks in the pan and cook for about 2 minutes. Flip the steaks, then add the butter, swirling it around the pan. Using a large spoon, scoop the melted butter over the tops of the steak, basting them continuously. Cook for about 2 minutes to get medium rare. (Check the steaks with an instant read thermometer if you have one; you want an internal temperature of about 135˚F.) Set the steaks aside on a cutting board to rest. Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and mushrooms and sauté, stirring constantly, until caramelized, about 20 minutes. Using a serrated knife, slice the top off the bread and scoop out the insides to create a bread bowl. Nestle one steak into the bottom of the bread bowl. Layer the cheddar cheese evenly on top. Add the caramelized onions and mushrooms and use a spoon to spread them evenly over the cheese. Top with the spinach, then the bacon, then the Swiss cheese. Finally, put the second steak on top, tucking it under the lip of the bread bowl. Cover with the bread lid and wrap the entire loaf in foil. Place the wrapped sandwich in the fridge and put a cutting board on top of it. Stack books on the cutting board to compress the sandwich. Chill in the fridge for at least 5 hours. Preheat the oven to 250˚F. Remove the foil from the sandwich and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, until the bread is slightly crisp. Slice into wedges and enjoy!

STEAK SANDWICH WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND BRIE



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Tender and juicy steak sandwich with caramelized onions, creamy Brie cheese, and fig jam. An incredible flavor combination that's both easy and elegant!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 beef strip steaks ((10 ounces each) about 1-inch thick each*)
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
2 large red onions (thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
8 mini-sized French rolls, (pretzel buns, or similar soft, but sturdy buns)
1 1/2 cups arugula
8 ounces Brie cheese (cut into thin slices)
1/2 cup fig jam

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove steak from the refrigerator and place on a plate. Season liberally with salt and pepper on both sides. Let come to room temperature while you caramelize the onions.
  • Prepare the Dijon onions: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large sautee pan over medium high. Add the sliced red onions and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook until the onions begin to soften and brown, 5-8 minutes. Reduce heat to low and let cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and caramelized, about 15 additional minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the Dijon to evenly coat. Remove the onions to a plate or bowl, then gently wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
  • Heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium high. Once the oil is very hot and almost smoking, add the seasoned steaks. Do not crowd them-if your skillet is not large enough to easily accommodate both, cook them in batches. Sear the steaks for 1 minute on each side, then reduce the heat to low and cook the steak for about 6-8 minutes, turning once, until rare and a thermometer inserted in the center reaches 125 degrees F. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice into strips.
  • Spread the melted butter onto the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish, using just enough to coat the pan. Lay the bottom of the buns in a single layer in the baking dish, then top with the arugula, steak slices, Brie, and the caramelized onions. Spread the inside of the top buns with about 2 teaspoons jam, then lay the buns on top to complete the sandwiches. Brush the bun tops with the remaining melted butter, then cover the pan with foil. Bake for 15 minutes, just until the cheese has melted. Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 8), Calories 292 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g

STEAK SANDWICH



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12-ounce) 1-inch thick New York strip boneless beef top loin steak
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil
2 yellow onions, sliced in rings
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 recipe Mustard Mayo, recipe follows
2 mini focaccia buns, sliced in 1/2
1/2 cup baby arugula
3/4 cup good mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Season the steak liberally with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saute pan over high heat until it's almost smoking, then sear the steak on each side for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low and cook the steak for about 7 to 10 minutes, turning once, until very rare in the middle. Remove to a plate, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Slice the steak into strips.
  • Using the same saute pan, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and thyme and saute for 10 minutes, until the onions are brown and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, spread a tablespoon of Mustard Mayo on the bottom half of each bun. Place a layer the steak strips on top of the mayo, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and top with the caramelized onion rings. Place the baby arugula on top of the onion rings, and cover the sandwiches with the top half of the buns.
  • Mustard Mayo:
  • Whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl. Serve at room temperature.
  • Yield: 1 cup

THE ULTIMATE STEAK SANDWICH



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 40m

Yield 2 large foot long sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 stick unsalted butter
3 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 cups grated Gruyere
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 bunch baby arugula
1/2 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 soft hoagie rolls
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound rib-eye, finely sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 recipe Fennel Slaw, recipe follows
1 large fennel bulb, fronds removed and halved
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 heaping tablespoons sour cream
1 bag coleslaw mix
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Make the bechamel cheese sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and stir constantly to incorporate - you do not want any color. Gradually pour in the milk as you stir, and whisk out any lumps. As the mixture thickens up continue to stir until it reaches a boil - this ensures the flour is cooked completely. Dump in the cheese and stir for another minute until the cheese is completely melted. Stir in the horseradish and season with salt and pepper, then set aside to keep warm.
  • Make arugula mayonnaise: Put arugula in a food processor with the lemon juice and salt and pepper. Top with mayonnaise and process until well combined. Give it a taste and adjust seasoning if required.
  • Prepare the steak: Take the finely sliced steak and shingle it out into 2 portions on a clean cutting board lined with parchment. Put the shingled meat between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound out using either a saute pan or a meat mallet. After first pounding, remove the plastic wrap, fold in the edges, replace plastic and pound the meat some more. Store wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator. Now the meat is ready when you want to cook it.
  • Heat a large, flat grill-pan over medium heat. Split hoagie rolls in half, drizzle with olive oil and place onto griddle.
  • Take the meat out of the refrigerator. Peel off 1 side of the plastic wrap and season with salt and pepper. Put this side down in the pan and then quickly peel off the other side of the plastic wrap and season again. Cook slowly in the pan until juicy and tender and just past pink in color. Turn the meat over and then fold with some of the cheese sauce.
  • To serve, smear each half of the roll with arugula mayonnaise. Top the bottom with the steak and cheese, then lay a scoop of fennel slaw over the top.
  • Finely slice fennel using a mandoline, or the grater attachment on your food processor. In a large mixing bowl combine the lemon juice, mayonnaise, and sour cream and stir to combine. Add the finely sliced fennel and coleslaw mix, herbs, and olive oil and fold together. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Yield: 4 servings

EASY STEAK SANDWICH



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I tried for years to make a cheese steak as good as the takeout sub shops of southeastern Massachusetts. I think this is about as close as you can come at home. Freezing the steak the day before makes it easy to cut into very thin slices.

Provided by zigmondo

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Beef

Time 25m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
¼ medium onion, sliced
4 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
¼ green bell pepper, sliced into long strips
1 (1/2 pound) well-marbled beef steak of any type, sliced as thinly as possible
3 tablespoons chopped pickled hot peppers
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
⅓ French baguette, cut in half lengthwise

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until tender. Push onion to the side of the pan, and add the mushrooms. Cook and stir until softened, then add the bell pepper and cook just until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
  • Add the remaining butter to the skillet. No need to clean the pan, just let it heat up a little bit. Place the steak in the skillet along with the pickled peppers. Season with salt and pepper. The steak cooks really fast, just a couple of minutes. Once the steak is mostly browned, return the onion and pepper to the pan. Cook until heated through.
  • Turn off the heat, and place the slices of cheese over the top of the pile so they can melt. Scoop the whole pile into the awaiting bread, making sure to pour some of the juices onto that wonderful sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1195.6 calories, Carbohydrate 95.8 g, Cholesterol 222.4 mg, Fat 57.7 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 74.3 g, SaturatedFat 32.2 g, Sodium 1972.1 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

7 LAYER SANDWICH



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This is a sandwich I made while digging through my fridge, it's got all of my favorite ingredients on here and looks pretty impressive once finished.

Provided by Allan Lee

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 slices toasted potato bread
4 slices boar's head turkey pastrami
1 slice real American cheese (not cheese food)
1 slice boar's head smoked gruyere cheese
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (mine is irish and has whiskey in it)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 kalamata olives
2 prune olives
2 slices bacon
cracked pepper

Steps:

  • Lay down the slices of bread and spread out the mayo and mustard on the opposing sides.
  • Then place the cheeses down onto the mustard side, and layer the meats on top of it.
  • Slice the olives and place, then crack the pepper to taste.
  • Enjoy with a nice stout like Macksons or even a wheat like Hoegaarden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.7, Fat 37.8, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 125.8, Sodium 2127.3, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 5.2, Protein 28.9

Tips:

  • For the most flavorful sandwich, use high-quality steak. Look for a steak that is well-marbled and has a good amount of fat.
  • Make sure to cook the steak properly. The best way to cook a steak for a sandwich is to grill it over medium-high heat. Cook the steak for about 5 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of bread. A hearty bread, such as a French roll or sourdough, will hold up well to the juicy steak and toppings. You could also try using a more delicate bread, such as a white bread or a croissant, for a lighter sandwich.
  • Be generous with the toppings. The more toppings you add, the more flavorful your sandwich will be. Some popular toppings for steak sandwiches include cheese, onions, mushrooms, peppers, and avocado.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately. A steak sandwich is best enjoyed hot off the grill. If you're making the sandwich ahead of time, keep it warm in a low oven until you're ready to serve.

Conclusion:

The 7-layer steak sandwich is a classic sandwich that is sure to please everyone. It's packed with flavor and texture, and it's easy to make. Whether you're tailgating at a game or just looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, the 7-layer steak sandwich is a great option.

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