The Flat iron steak sandwich is a steak sandwich made with Flat iron steak, a cut from the top blade.
The top blade is a cut from the shoulder of the cow, fairly lean, characterized by a layer of connective tissue running through the center of the entire piece of meat, a classic of Italian culinary culture, traditionally used for roasts, braises, and boiled meat.
In international nomenclature, it is called Top blade, from which two types of steaks are obtained:
– top blade steak, which is its cut into slices, each with a portion of vein in the center;
– flat iron steak, two wide and thin steaks obtained by trimming the upper and lower meat along the vein, which is then discarded.
Flat iron steak sandwich is part of the steak sandwich group, a sandwich prepared with a steak that has been grilled or fried, cooked over charcoal or seared in a pan, then served on bread or as a sandwich like:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 1 sandwich
- Cooking methods: Grill, Stove
- Cuisine: American
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 7 oz flat iron steak
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 red onion
- to taste cheddar
- to taste olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 roll (mini-baguette type)
- to taste butter
Steps
Heat the oil and sauté the thinly sliced onion and bell pepper.
When they are roasted and tender, transfer them to a plate.
In the same pan, add half of the sliced meat and, if necessary, add some oil.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cook until golden, then transfer the meat to the plate with the peppers and onions.
Repeat the process with the remaining meat.
Return to heat and transfer all cooked vegetables and meat to the pan.
Add the cheddar and cover to allow the cheese to melt.
Cut the roll, but do not separate it.
Slightly butter the inside and place it open on a baking sheet or a hot pan, or toast in a preheated oven at 350°F for a few minutes.
Fill the sandwich.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What are other steak sandwiches?
Among the best known are: cheesesteak, Italian beef sandwich, French dip, roast beef sandwich, Beef on weck, and Steak bomb.
How to grill a Flat Iron Steak?
After cleaning it, pat it dry with paper towels, massage with olive oil, and sprinkle with a rub.
Heat the grill to high intensity. Grill for a couple of minutes on direct cooking until a high sear is achieved. Check the degree of doneness, then turn it until it reaches 113°F to 118°F internally. Let it rest for a few minutes, slice against the grain, sprinkle with salt.
