Steak Sandwich

A classic steak sandwich has to be a favourite amongst many people. We cannot imagine a steak sandwich recipe without onions being involved in some form. With these things in mind, we challenged ourselves to the enjoyable task of developing the ultimate steak sandwich, Luchito style!

The first thing was to come up with a way to make caramelised onions even more delicious. Enter Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste! This was perfect for the job. The Chipotle Paste not only adds the amazing taste of chipotle and smokiness but also a great depth of flavour. We guarantee that once you make these caramelised onions you will be making them over and over.

Now if this wasn’t tasty enough we then make a Macha Mayo with our Gran Luchito Crunchy Salsa Macha, which makes a great spread for the best steak sandwich.

For the steak, we simply season it with salt and pepper, cook it in a hot pan with olive oil, and then finish by basting it with melted butter on top. For best results, we like to cook the steak “medium” and then let it rest for 6 minutes before slicing it thinly. But feel free to cook the steak to your liking.

Now here are a few cuts we recommend for steak sandwich recipes:

1. Rump steak is a cost-effective and very flavoursome cut, perfect for sandwiches or some quick tacos.
2. Rib Eye is one of the most popular steaks around the world with a good amount of marbling, making it tender and juicy.
3. Bavette steak (skirt or flank steak in the US) is perhaps the most cost-effective of these options, can be tough but if cooked properly can be very delicious. A minute or two over a very hot pan on each side is all it needs, best when cooked medium, medium-rare.

You can cook your steak over the grill for an extra smoky flavour. For this, get the charcoal ready at least 20 mins before you want to cook your meat, then cook your steak for 2 to 3 minutes on each side (depending on the thickness of your steak). Don’t forget to let your steak rest for 6 minutes before cutting it.

This steak sandwich recipe serves 2, and we recommend slicing it into 4 or 5 portions and serving it as an appetizer. If you serve it as a main, you can check out our Mexican Sides for inspiration on side dishes.