Jul 14 2026
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Steak Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Willa's
Time45m
Serves2

hot honey sherry vinaigrette, crispy bacon, toasted almonds, grana padano, caramelized onions

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Ingredients

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Steak

Hot Honey Sherry Vinaigrette

Toppings

Bread

Method

Prepare the Steak

  1. 1

    Season and Cook the Steak

    Rub the ribeye steak with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired doneness. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Make the Hot Honey Sherry Vinaigrette

  1. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, whisk together sherry vinegar, honey, olive oil, and red pepper flakes until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.

Prepare the Toppings

  1. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

  2. 4

    Caramelize the Onions

    In the same skillet, add butter and sliced onions. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.

  3. 5

    Toast the Almonds

    In a dry skillet, toast the almonds over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Assemble the Sandwich

  1. 6

    Build the Sandwich

    Slice the ciabatta rolls in half and lightly toast them if desired. Layer the sliced steak, crispy bacon, caramelized onions, toasted almonds, and grated Grana Padano cheese on the bottom half of the roll. Drizzle with the hot honey sherry vinaigrette and top with the other half of the roll.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Cut the sandwich in half if desired and serve immediately while warm.

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