Steak & Swiss Sandwich with Horseradish Aioli

Sometimes, as the weather gets colder and colder, I get the inexplicable urge to dive headfirst into something like hot sandwich. It's warm and gooey and most importantly, it's super easy to make.  It's satisfying and instantly heats you up when sweater weather hits.

Something that's completely bad for you, but makes you feel so much better about the state of your life.  Or, maybe, the state of your favorite character's life on television.  Like when Grey's Anatomy pulls a bunch of crap on the season premiere and even though you swear up and down you don't even like this show, you can't help but feel depressed by the disaster that is Seattle Grace Hospital.

C'mon writers, haven't we suffered enough tragedy for one series, already??

But, I digress.

This sandwich was actually a complete fluke.  I wanted something warm and cheesy and I really thought that my afternoon was headed straight for a plain ol' grilled cheese.  Maybe, some soup.  If I could muster the energy, that is.

Then, I remembered that the Hubbalubba had cooked steak last night for dinner.  And, some of that steak was sitting in the refrigerator waiting for me to pounce.  I had leftovers and all the fixings for a big, hot steak sandwich.

I decided to get creative and throw in some onions and horseradish mayonnaise for added flavor.  All together, my grilled cheese sandwich transformed into a crazy-delicious lunch full of layers of cozy
flavor.

This sandwich, a little Grey's Anatomy on the DVR, and a big purple afghan are all I need to enjoy this crisp Autumn day.





Steak & Swiss Sandwich with Horseradish Aioli
(makes 2 sandwiches)


4 slices of french bread
1/2 lb. beef steak
4 slices swiss cheese
1 white onion, finely sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup Horseradish Aioli
Salt & Pepper to taste

Gravy or Au Jus for Dipping, if desired





In a pan, cook onions in olive oil over medium low for 15-20 minutes,
or until caramelized, stirring occasionally.

Cook the steak over medium heat to desired doneness.  Let cool and slice thinly.

Layer the sliced steak onto 2 slices of bread  Top with aioli and
caramelized onions.  Cover with 2 slices each of cheese, followed by
the final slices of bread.

Place the sandwich in a greased grill pan over medium heat and cook
until the bread is browned and the cheese is melted.




Listening to:   Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn