Steak and Gorgonzola Melt

Steak and Gorgonzola Melt

Next time you make steak sandwiches, try this combination with gorgonzola cheese and grilled red onions.

Ingredients
  • 4 La Brea Bakery Demi French Baguettes
  • 1 pound grilled Angus tri-tip (4 ounces per sandwich)
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ ounce gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation
  1. Season and grill the beef to the desired doneness and allow to rest before slicing.

For the Onions:

  1. Preheat the grill or a grill pan.
  2. Peel the onion and slice it into 1/3-inch thick rounds.
  3. Brush the onion slices with oil and grill over medium heat, until the onions soften and get grill marks, about 6 minutes on each side.
  4. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Assembly: 

  1. With a serrated knife, cut each demi baguette in half, lengthwise; lightly toast. Arrange bottom halves for assembly.
  2. Slice the beef and divide it and the grilled onions among the four sandwiches.
  3. Sprinkle the crumbled gorgonzola over the beef.
  4. Finish with the remaining slice of bread and serve.

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