MITCHELL DELICATESSEN ASIAN FLANK STEAK SANDWICH

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This recipe is from the Mitchell Delicatessen, Nashville, Tennessee. This sandwich is only served on Mondays and is extremely popular. The giardiniera recipe makes much more than is needed for the sandwich....Enjoy!

Provided by Member 610488

Categories Easy

Time P2DT15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 29

Ingredients

2 (2 lb) flank steaks
4 ciabatta rolls (size large enough to make sandwich)
2 cups soy sauce
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
3/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup garlic, minced
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 red onion, minced
3 limes (Zest and Juice)
3 tablespoons red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
4 cups green bell peppers
4 cups red bell peppers
8 cups celery
8 cups carrots
2 cups red onions
2 cups yellow onions
6 cups green beans
4 cups cucumbers
2 cups salt
water, to cover
3 cups green olives
3 cups banana peppers
4 tablespoons garlic, minced
4 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
6 cups rice wine vinegar
2 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

Whisk all flank steak marinade ingredients together in a large bowl. Cover flank steak and marinate for 24 hours in a refrigerator.
To make Giardiniera: Julienne green bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, carrots, red onion, yellow onion, green beans and cucumber. Add salt and toss. Cover with cold water and refrigerate for 24 hours. Strain the vegetables and rinse well with cold water. Drain and place in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and let it set for 24 hours.
Grill flank steak to personal preference. Allow to rest 10 minutes. Slice thinly. Place flank steak on a split ciabatta roll and top with decent amount of giardiniera.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3555.4, Fat 275.6, SaturatedFat 47.4, Cholesterol 308.4, Sodium 66848.2, Carbohydrate 162.7, Fiber 38.1, Sugar 87.1, Protein 130.8