Flank Steak Au Jus Sandwiches Food

SLOW-COOKER FLANK STEAK AU JUS SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Stir together the olive oil, brown sugar, salt, cumin, paprika, pepper, and garlic, forming a paste; rub the paste into both sides of the steak, using all of the mixture. Place the onion slices in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker; top with the steak. Pour the beer and soy sauce over the steak. Add the bay leaf and thyme. Cover and cook on LOW until the steak is tender, 7 to 8 hours.
• Transfer the steak and onions to a platter, reserving the cooking liquid in the slow cooker; cover the steak and onions with aluminum foil to keep warm.
• Pour the reserved cooking liquid through a wire-mesh strainer into a medium saucepan, discarding the solids. Bring to a boil over high, and boil until the sauce is reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, about 12 minutes. Stir together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl; drizzle into the sauce, and whisk until blended. Reduce the heat to medium-high, and simmer, stirring often, until thickened, about 1 minute. Shred the steak with 2 forks. Divide the steak and onions among the toasted rolls. Pour the sauce into dipping bowls, and serve with the sandwiches.

FLANK STEAK AU JUS SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add flank steaks and cook well on both sides until browned and crisp. Reduce heat to medium and cook to desired doneness (10-12 minutes for medium, 8-10 minutes for med rare). Transfer to heated platter and keep warm.
• Combine sake and water in same skillet and cook over medium high heat until reduced to 2 cups (10-15 minutes).
• In a small cup combine soy sauce with water and then add to sake/water mixture along with the Kitchen Bouquet (or brown gravy sacue) and any juice from steak. Blend well and remove from heat but keep warm.
• Slice rolls horontally and spread with butter and sprinkle with cheese. Toast in the broiler until golden brown.
• Slice steak thinly on the diagonal, against the grain and then arrange steak slices on roll halves. Transfer to a large serving platter and serve with warm sauce.

FRENCH DIP STEAK SANDWICHES WITH HORSERADISH SAUCE

Steps:

• For the horseradish sauce: Combine the sour cream, horseradish, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate to develop the flavors.
• For the au jus: Combine the onion soup, beef broth, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and 3/4 cold water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Taste and season with pepper and more salt if needed. Strain the mixture and discard the onions (if there were any in the soup.) Cover and keep warm.
• For the steak: Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Oil the grill pan if needed. Season the steak with salt and lots of black pepper. Grill the steak for 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Let the steak rest, then thinly slice.
• Spread the horseradish sauce on one side of each baguette. Dip the steak slices in the warm au jus and place on top of the bread with horseradish sauce, then place the other slices of bread on top. Transfer the remaining au jus to two dipping bowls and serve with the sandwiches for dipping.

INSTANT POT® SHREDDED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Saute steak, working in batches, until brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Set aside on a plate.
• Heat avocado oil in the pot. Saute mushrooms and onion until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in wine; cook and stir until almost evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
• Add the beef to the broth mixture and turn to coat. Select the Meat option according to manufacturer's instructions. Close and lock the lid; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, at least 20 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside. Stir water and flour together to make a slurry. Select the Saute option and add the slurry slowly. Cook until liquid thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Pull the beef apart using 2 forks. Stir beef back into the liquid.

FLANK STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the onion, wine, soy sauce, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2-1/2 teaspoons garlic, mustard and ginger. Pour 1-3/4 cups into a shallow dish; add steak, turn to coat and cover. Pour remaining marinade into another shallow dish resealable; add the peppers and onion, turn to coat and cover. Refrigerate both for 3 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade from steak. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Drain and discard marinade from vegetables. Place in a grill basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 9-11 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. , In a small bowl, combine the pepper, and remaining oil and garlic; brush over cut sides of rolls. Place cut side down on grill for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. , Thinly slice steak across the grain; place on bun bottoms. Top with vegetables and bun tops. Serve immediately.

MARINATED FLANK STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine onion, juices, cumin, and garlic in a shallow dish. Add steak, and let stand, turning once, for 20 minutes.
• Preheat a grill pan to medium-high and oven to 400 degrees. Pat steak dry, and season with salt and pepper. Grill to desired doneness, 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest.
• Grill onion for 2 to 3 minutes. Discard marinade.
• Butter bread. Grill, buttered side down, for 2 minutes. Place cheese on bottom halves, and bake in oven until melted.
• Slice steak thinly, against the grain. Top cheese with pickle, steak, onion, and bread. Halve each sandwich, and serve.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK SANDWICH

Steps:

• Brush the flank steak on both sides with the mustard. Put the steak in a sturdy resealable plastic bag and add the wine. Seal the bag, pressing out any air, and refrigerate overnight. Drain the steak, pat dry and bring to room temperature before grilling.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the olive oil and garlic and cook over low heat until the garlic is golden and soft, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic to a small bowl; reserve the garlic oil. Add the thyme to the garlic and mash to a paste. Stir in the mayonnaise and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
• Light a charcoal grill or preheat a cast iron grill pan. Brush the steak with the reserved garlic oil, season liberally with salt and pepper and grill over moderate heat for about 15 minutes, turning once, for medium-rare meat. Transfer the steak to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice the meat across the grain on the diagonal.
• Spread the garlic mayonnaise on the rolls and top with the flank steak, cheese and lettuce. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve.