MARGHERITA RIB EYE SLIDERS

Margherita Rib Eye Sliders image

Provided by Mary Shivers @mshivers60

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Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup(s) mayonnaise
2 tablespoon(s) grated aged Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon(s) seasoned salt
2 - 3/4-inch thick rib eye steaks, well trimmed (8-10 oz. each)
1 teaspoon(s) fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon(s) finely minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoon(s) canola oil, divided use
1 medium onion, sliced into 1-inch thick slices and separated into rings
8 - slider buns, split
8 - thin slices mozzarella cheese (3-inch square)
4 small plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
16 - basil leaves

Steps:

Stir mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and seasoned salt together in a small bowl. Set aside.
Sprinkle both sides of steaks with salt, pepper, and garlic. Set aside for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat. Add onion rings. Cook each side for 4-5 minutes until edges blacken.
Remove to paper towels to drain.
Add remaining tablespoon of oil to skillet. Add steaks to oil. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or to desired doneness.
Remove to a cutting surface and let rest for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, remove most of oil from skillet using paper towels. Heat skillet again to medium high heat. Place split sides of buns in skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until toasted.
Spread buns with mayo.
Immediately add a mozzarella slice to each bun bottom.
Thinly slice steaks into 4-inch long slices and divide onto cheese slices.
Cut onion rings in half and divide onto steak slices.
Top each with 2 slices of tomato and 2 basil leaves.
Add bun tops. Serve immediately. Serves 4.