Tidings of Comfort Food & Joy – Beefy Grilled Cheese, Bacon Mac, Chicken Soup ‘n More
Prep Time
10mins
Total Time
10mins
Brazilian Bauru meets Pilly Cheesesteak meets an American diner grilled cheese -- this easy pannini style sandwich makes a delicious lunch or dinner.
Course:
Dessert, Main Dish, Pasta, Sandwich, Snack, Soup
Cuisine:
American, South American
Servings: 4servings
Ingredients
for Jalapeno Chimichurri
1/4 cupolive oil
2tablespoonslime juice
1 tablespoonwhite wine vinegar
2teaspoonsminced garlic
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teapsoonground pepper
1/2teaspoon ground cumin
1cup Parsley leaves (some tender stems okay)
1cupCilantro leaves (some tender stems okay)
1/2largejalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
for sandwiches
1 1/4poundtop sirloin steak, sliced very thinly
1teaspoonsalt
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1medium yellow onion, sliced thinly
4ounces sun dried tomatoes cut into thin strips
8ounces mozzarella cheese, grated or sliced
8slicesbakery sourdough bread
3tablespoonslight cream cheese, softened
Instructions
Pre-make chimichurri by adding all ingredients to small blender or food processor. Pulse on and off in 10 second increments to break up ingredients into coarse sauce. Set aside.
Heat large skilled to medium-high. Add sliced sirloin and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes. Beef will be ready to remove from pan once lightly browned on edges and pink has been just taken off center. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
n same skillet (reserved with a tiny bit of beef fat and bits) add onion slices and cook over medium high, stirring as need, for about 6 to 8 minutes or until softened and beginning to caramelize. Add beef back into skillet with onions along with tomatoes, salt and red pepper flakes; stir to combine.
Meanwhile, heat Panini press or clean skillet to medium-high heat.
Butter outer sides of two slices of bread and layer each side with mozzarella. Place slice of bread, butter side down, on pan and top with ¼ of beef mixture. Add top piece of cheese and bread.
Cook for approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side until bread turning golden brown and cheese melting. Repeat for remaining sandwiches.
To serve, lift up tops of sandwiches and drizzle with chimichurri. Serve hot.