Texas-Style Steak Sandwich Recipe

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

This Texas-style steak sandwich recipe from Silver Fern Farms is quick, easy and delicious! Featuring tender New Zealand grass-fed steak, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato and a soft brioche bun, this elevated sandwich is ready in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients:

1/2 lb. New Zealand grass-fed flat-iron steaks (Tip: Look for the Taste Pure Nature logo)
3 tablespoons Texas Rub
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 red onions, cut into thick rings
4 brioche burger buns, or regular hamburger buns
8 leaves lettuce, such as romaine or iceberg
1 tomato, sliced
3 tablespoons tomato relish

For the Texas Rub:

2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder

For the Sticky Glaze:

2 tablespoons smoky BBQ sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon malt vinegar
2 teaspoons honey

To Serve:

1 bag frozen potato wedges, prepared per package instructions

Directions:

1. Remove steak from fridge and allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.

For the Texas Rub:

2. Place spices in a large jar and shake to combine. Set aside.

For the Glaze:

3. In a small bowl, combine all sticky glaze ingredients and stir until smooth. Set aside.

For the Sandwich:

4. Sprinkle Texas rub over all sides of the steak. Set aside.
5. In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil.
6. Once oil is hot, cook onions for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown (try to keep onion rings in whole pieces). Remove onions from pan and set aside on a plate.
7. In the same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Cook steak for 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or to your liking.
8. Pour glaze over steak and mix until well coated. Remove from heat.

To Assemble & Serve:

9. Cut each steak into thick slices.
10. Spread buns with tomato relish, top with lettuce, steak slices, tomato and onions. Replace top of bun or serve it on the side.
11. Serve immediately with potato wedges.