Steak, Tomato and Arugula Sandwiches
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- One 1 1/2-pound boneless sirloin steak, about 1 1/4 inches thick
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Eight 1/2-inch-thick slices country bread
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 2 ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch of arugula, large stems trimmed
- 8 anchovy fillets
- Light a grill or preheat the broiler and position a rack 8 inches from the heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the shallot and vinegar.
- Lightly rub the steak with some of the olive oil, sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Grill or broil the steak, turning once, for 12 to 13 minutes for medium-rare meat.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice the meat.
- Brush the bread on both sides with the remaining olive oil and grill or broil until golden on both sides.
- Rub one side of each toast with the garlic and set 4 of the slices, garlic side up, on a work surface.
- Arrange the tomatoes on the toast and season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the shallot vinegar over the tomatoes, and top with the arugula, steak and anchovies.
- Cover with the remaining toast and cut in half.
- Serve immediately.
shallot, red wine vinegar, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, country bread, garlic, tomatoes, arugula, anchovy
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/steak-tomato-and-arugula-sandwiches (may not work)