Hearty and filling, these Salsa Verde Steak Sandwiches are piled with cooked steak, cheese and a homemade salsa verde sauce.
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I used to never be a big tv watcher. And I’m still not totally, especially since 90% of the time when the tv gets turned on during the day, it’s on Peppa Pig or Frozen or Cars. I just don’t have the time to sit down during the day and watch tv.
But at night, it’s turned into a different story. I work a lot at night, and I started turning on the tv to halfway watch while I am working. And now I am totally addicted to way too many shows.
It’s gotten out of control, though. Because to watch these shows, you can’t just have the tv. Or the dvr. We have the regular programming and dvr, netflix, hulu and Blockbuster online. Seriously – if we can’t find it, it’s not on. It’s a little crazy!! But at least I have something to keep me entertained, right??
One of the shows that I have on my dvr is of course, the Rachael Ray Show. I am convinced that whenever I lose my motivation or desire to cook, I just need to watch an episode or two and it makes me want to get right into the kitchen.
I keep an ongoing list of recipes from RR that I want to make, both from the show and the magazine. I was skimming over that list the other day, and saw this Salsa Verde Steak Sandwich recipe. I immediately wanted it. Homemade salsa verde? Thinly sliced steak? Cheese? All served on bread? Count me in!!
Don’t be intimidated by making your own salsa verde. It is seriously delicious. I have a hard time with store bought salsa verde – I can’t really find one that I have fallen in love with – so I’m all over making my own.
I loved everything about this sandwich. I served it on a sliced baguette for the adults, but I knew the bread would be too hard for the kids, so I swapped theirs out for a softer bun.
And now I’m thinking that this is the perfect meal to enjoy while watching your favorite show!
More Sandwich Recipes:
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Turkey Sub with Artichoke and Basil
Meatball Sub
Three Cheese Grilled Cheese with Tomato
Ham and Cheese Sliders
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Salsa Verde Steak Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. flank steak
- 6 large tomatillos
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup beef broth
- 4 oz can diced green chiles
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 hoagie rolls or a baguette cut into sandwich sizes
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450F. Place the steak in the freezer for 10 minutes. (This firms it up a bit to make it easier to slice.)
- Remove the husks from the tomatillos and clean, and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until the tomatillos are charred, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the 3 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, coriander and oregano. Saute until the onions are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the beef broth and cook until it has reduced by half.
- Place the roasted tomatillos in a food processor. Add the green chiles, cilantro and honey. Puree. Add to the onion mixture in the skillet and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cut the meat very thinly against the grain. Add the last tablespoon of vegetable oil to a clean cast iron skillet over high heat. Working in a few batches, add the meat and toss to sear and cook the meat through. Add all the meat to the pan, season with salt and pepper and stir in the Worcestershire sauce.
- Turn on the broiler. Divide the steak between the sandwiches and top with the cheese. Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is melted. Top with the salsa verde and the bun top to serve.
Chels R. says
Pinned right away! Looks so good! I haven’t had Salsa Verde to many times, but the ones from the store I find so so salty. Looking forward to trying this one out.
Joanne says
As much as I hate to admit that I love watching tv…I love watching tv. It is so perfect to have on mindlessly while doing blog stuff!!
I haven’t really kept up with any food shows in a while, but RR is always inspiring. Love salsa verde so this sandwich sounds awesome to me!
Emily says
Oh my gosh! These look so yummy!
Judy says
This sounds wonderful but also sounds like way too much time on my feet (bad hip), so I’d probably have to use my favorite salsa verde in a jar (have you tried Safeway Select brand? It’s a staple in my pantry. Med heat). Also, at the price of flank steak ($8 lb around here) I’d need to sub something a bit more economical…..maybe tri-tip? I usually do some sort of sammie with leftover tri-tip the following night…..french dip anyone?
Deborah says
Definitely try a different cut of beef. The original recipe called for a petite filet, if I remember correctly, but I had a flank that I got on sale. And that’s great that you have a store brand that you love!!
Heidi @foodiecrush says
Oh man that looks decadent! I try to limit my TV while working until after 4 pm, otherwise I think I might start a genetic mutation of the Real Housewives mixed with the crew on Flipping Out and Barefoot Contessa. Now that would be a sight!
Chloe @ foodlikecake says
Mmm, that sandwich looks amazing. I love everything about it, the cheese, the steak, salsa verde!