Steak Sandwich and Fries

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

2 sandwich rolls [about 8 inches or so]

2 thin rib eye steaks

2 tbsp.  A1 cracked pepper and onion marinade

1/3 onion, sliced

4 slices of your favorite cheese [swiss & pepper jack pictured]

4 tomato slices

2 lettuce leafs

Sauce:

3 tbs. each of mayonaise, ketchup and yellow mustard

Potatoes:

2 large baking potatoes, cut into large wedges

1 tsp. each of smoked paprika, taco seasoning, salt and pepper

2 tbs. cooking oil

Directions:

1.   Preheat oven to 425.

2.  In large bowl combine paprika, taco seasoning, salt, pepper and oil.  Coat each wedge in seasoning and place in a single layer in an ungreased shallow baking pan.

3.  Bake seasoned potatoes uncovered at 425 for 30-35 minutes or until potatoes are tender and lightly browned.

4.  In a small bowl combine sauce ingredient; cover and refrigerate.

5. Heat griddle.  Half the sandwich buns, lightly spray with cooking oil or butter. Toast each side on griddle for about 1-2 minutes, set aside.

5. Brush steaks with A1 marinade, place steaks marinaded side down on hot griddle, marinade other side. Spray any corner [nearest to you] with cooking spray, add sliced onion.  Cook steaks about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium well, flipping ONLY once.

6.  Spread sauce on each side of the buns, add lettuce leaf to one side and 2 slices of chesse to the other.

7. At this time the steaks and onions should be done, place steak on cheese side top with grilled onions.

8. Plate with fries and ENJOY!!

FLANK STEAK ROLLUP

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs of flank steak, pounded to 1/2 in thickness

1/2 cup spinach

1/4 cup chopped yellow onion

1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes

1/4 cup chopped porcino mushrooms

1/3 cup chopped gouda cheese [substitute with jack or munster cheese]

2 garlic clove, minced

salt + pepper

McCormick Montreal Steak seasoning

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Chop onion, tomatoes, mushrooms and mince garlic.

3. Pound flank steak to 1/2 inch thickness.

4. Season steak & chop cheese.

5. Spread minced garlic over top of steak . Place layers of chopped spinach, tomato, onion, mushrooms and top with cheese.

6. Roll the steak length wise and secure with kitchen twine or toothpics and place roll in baking dish. Bake uncovered for 1hr. in preheated oven or unitl internal temperature of rollis at least 145 degrees F in the center. Let steak stand for 5 miutes to set.

7. Slice, serve & ENJOY!!!

* * Steakhouse dinners aren’t always in our budget, luckily this filet mignon meal is not only afforable it’s ez to prepare! Take out your best china & light up the candles, lets turn tonight’s meal into a romantic date night! * *  

ROMANTIC FILET MIGNON DINNER

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

2 filet mignon steaks

2tbsp. montreal steak seasoning

4 tbsp. worcestershire sauce

3 large white rose potatoes

4 tbsp. quality butter

2 tbsp. garlic & onion medley seasoning

2 tbsp. italian seasoning

1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese

salt & pepper

1 lb. asparagus

3 tbsp. quality olive oil

2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

salt & pepper  

Directions:

1. Marinate steaks:

• butterfly each steak
• sprinkle montreal steak seasoning over both sides
• splash each steak with worcestershire sauce
• cover & refrigerate

2.  Prepare Cheesy Potato Crisp:

• preheat oven to 450 degrees
• wash potatoes with mild soap, pat dry
• thinly slice each potato
• grate cheese
• in a large bowl combine: potatos, cheese, italian seasoning, garlic & onion medley and butter
• arrange potatoes in greased baking dish
• set timer for 45 minutes
• place potatoes in oven

3. Prepare balsamic asparagus side:

• rinse asparagus under cold water, pat dry
• lay asparagus on flat baking sheet
• coat with olive oil, salt + pepper to taste
• set aside

4. Place aspargus in oven:

• cook for 15 minutes minutes 
• splash with balsamic vinegar before serving
• turn off oven but leave potatoes & aspargus in oven until meat is cooked

5. Broil Steaks:

• after potatoes & aspargus are done cooking, turn on broiler
• take steaks out of the refrigerator
• place steaks on broiler
• broil steaks on medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until desired doneness

6.  PLATE & ENJOY!!