How to Make Rustic Rib-Eye on Ciabatta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you in the mood for a satisfying and delicious meal that's perfect for a cozy dinner at home? Look no further than this recipe for Rustic Rib-Eye on Ciabatta. This mouthwatering dish features a juicy rib-eye steak served on a toasted ciabatta bun, topped with a flavorful herb butter and a tangy tomato bruschetta. It's a simple yet elegant meal that's sure to impress your family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 3 (8 ounce) rib-eye steaks
  • 3 tablespoons butter, or as needed (Optional)
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • ¼ cup butter, melted (Optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 loaf ciabatta bread, split in half horizontally
  • 4 slices Muenster cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 33 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 58 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 sandwiches

  • Coat steaks with 1 tablespoon butter each; season with salt and pepper. Place each steak in a vaccum-seal bag. Seal the bags and place in a water bath with a sous vide cooker inserted. Set temperature to 130 degrees F (54 degrees C); cook until firm and reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 1 hour.
  • Combine 1 tablespoon butter, garlic oil, and brown sugar in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Place onion into the pan in a single layer; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar; cover and reduce heat to low. Cook, adding a splash of water if needed, until onions are golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Combine pesto sauce, mayonnaise, and lime juice in a bowl. Stir until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Stir melted butter, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt together in a bowl. Brush mixture over both halves of the bread. Place bread on a baking sheet; add Muenster cheese to 1 piece.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove 1 steak from the bag and cook on the grill pan until nicely browned, about 1 minute per side. Repeat with the remaining steaks. Let rest until set, about 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
  • Spread pesto mixture over the bread; add the steak and browned onions. Cut sandwich into 6 pieces.
  • Nutrition

    691 cal.

    • Total Fat: 46g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 105mg
    • Sodium: 880mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 305mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 368mg