STEAK SANDWICHES WITH BACON AND BLUE CHEESE

Steak Sandwiches with Bacon and Blue Cheese image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 11- to 12-ounce salad kit with blue cheese dressing and bacon
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Coarsely ground black pepper
2 pinches of red pepper flakes
2 boneless strip steaks (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick; 6 to 7 ounces each)
Kosher salt
2 sub rolls, split and toasted
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, sliced

Steps:

Put the contents of the salad kit in a medium bowl and toss to coat with the dressing; set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper and the red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Season the steaks with salt on both sides and sprinkle with the pepper mixture, pressing to adhere. Add the steaks to the skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
Divide the steak between the rolls and top with the red onion, tomato and salad mixture.