Description
A delicious Uruguayan steak sandwich featuring perfectly seared flank steak, fresh avocado, tomato, grilled onion, and flavorful chimichurri sauce layered inside crusty baguettes. This recipe combines vibrant South American flavors with simple, speedy preparation for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sandwich
- 2 large baguettes
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1 onion, grilled
- 1 tablespoon chimichurri sauce
Instructions
- Season Steak: Generously season the flank steak on all sides with salt and black pepper to enhance its natural flavors.
- Heat Skillet: Place a skillet over medium-high heat and heat the olive oil until shimmering and hot.
- Cook Steak: Add the steak to the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your preferred level of doneness.
- Rest Steak: Remove the steak from the skillet and allow it to rest for a few minutes to let the juices redistribute for a tender bite.
- Prepare Sandwich: Slice the baguettes in half lengthwise. Layer the sliced steak, avocado slices, tomato slices, grilled onion, and drizzle with chimichurri sauce inside the bread.
- Serve: Serve the sandwich immediately while warm and enjoy the vibrantly flavored Uruguayan steak sandwich.
Notes
- Resting the steak is essential for juicy, tender meat.
- Use ripe avocado for creamy texture and flavor.
- Grilling the onion adds a smoky sweet flavor that complements the steak.
- Chimichurri sauce can be store-bought or homemade to add authentic flavor.
- Adjust seasoning and chimichurri quantity based on personal preference.
