Blackened Steak Sandwiches Recipe - Cook & Review Ep #49

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often more affordable.

blackening seasoning

🥗Healthier: cajun seasoning

💰Cheaper: homemade spice mix

Homemade mixes can be tailored for cost and health.

ciabatta rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain offers more fiber, while white bread is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat options reduce calories, while processed cheese can be cheaper.

Prepare the blackening spice rub with seasoned salt, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, and black pepper.

Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until it starts to smoke.

Coat the steak in olive oil and dip it into the blackening spice rub to coat both sides.

Place the steak in the hot skillet and cook for a couple of minutes on each side, controlling the heat to avoid excessive splattering.

While the steak cooks, prepare a sauce by mixing bold barbecue sauce and mayonnaise.

Toast the bottoms of the ciabatta rolls in the skillet with garlic butter.

Once the steak is cooked to medium-rare, remove it from the skillet and let it rest briefly.

Assemble the sandwich by placing lettuce, tomato, and jalapenos on the toasted bottom half of the roll, followed by the sliced steak and melted swiss cheese.

Top with the barbecue sauce mixture and place the top half of the roll on the sandwich.

Serve immediately.

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