Get ready for the ultimate steak sandwich experience! This mouthwatering delight features juicy filet mignon nestled between slices of garlic and herb toasted bread, topped with vibrant veggies, creamy avocado, and a tantalizing chipotle aioli. It’s a dinner fit for champions that everyone at the table will devour!
Steak Sandwich
Ingredients
**Steak:**
- 12 ounces filet mignon center cut, at room temperature
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
**Chipotle Sauce:**
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 to 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 to 3 tablespoons adobo paste
**Garlic and Herb Spread:**
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon parmesan grated
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
**Toppings:**
- Sliced sourdough bread
- Tomatoes sliced
- Lettuce
- Avocado sliced
- Grated parmesan
- Chopped parsley
- Beef bacon
Instructions
**Make the Chipotle Sauce:**
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, honey, black pepper, chili powder, and adobo sauce. Stir until smooth, then set aside.
**Make the Garlic and Herb Spread:**
- In another small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, parsley, garlic, parmesan, black pepper, and oregano. Set aside.
**Make the Steak:**
- Pat the filet mignon dry with paper towels.
- Season all sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add vegetable oil and wait for it to smoke.
- Cook the steak for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown crust forms.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add butter, and baste the steak for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest, covered with foil, for 10 minutes before slicing.
**Assembling:**
- Toast the bread under the broiler until golden. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Spread garlic mayo on one side of the bread.
- Layer lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, steak, chipotle aioli, parmesan, parsley, bacon, and top with another slice of bread.
- Press down gently, slice in half, and savor every bite!
Notes
For a tangy kick, add a splash of pickle juice over the avocado, lettuce, and tomato. It balances the richness of the sandwich beautifully!