Garlic Aioli Steak Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1 Ribeye Steak (at room temp):
• - Salt
• - Pepper
• - Cooking Oil
• - 2-3 Garlic Cloves
• - 3-4 Tablespoon Butter
• - Rosemary
• - Thyme
• Caramelized Onions:
• - 2 Yellow Onion
• - Cooking Oil
• - Pinch of Salt
• Garlic Aioli:
• - 5 Garlic Cloves
• - Squeeze of Lemon Juice
• - ½ teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• - ¾ cup Kewpie Mayo
• - Salt
• Ciabatta Bread
• Leafy Greens / Arugula

Method

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   Instructions:

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   1.) Caramelize onions: Slice onions while you heat oil in pan. Add in onions and sauté for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add pinch of salt, reduce heat to medium low and cook until onions turn a golden brown (~60 minutes), stir occasionally.

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   2.) Garlic Aioli: Heat oil to a simmer in small pot and roast garlic cloves until softened and golden brown. Mash garlic and let cool. Move to a small bowl, mix in mayo, dijon mustard, lemon juice, and salt to taste.

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   3.) Steak: Season steak with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat pan with oil. Add steak to searing hot pan. Sear steak a few minutes on both sides. Add crushed garlic cloves and render fat. Add thyme and rosemary, roast for a few seconds and add butter. Tilt pan and baste steaks with the butter. Cook to desired liking. Remove from heat and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

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   4.) Assemble: Slice and toast ciabatta bread. Assemble sandwich with garlic aioli, leafy greens, steak, and caramelized onions.

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   5.) Enjoy!