Sicilian Steak Sandwiches Recipes

SICILIAN STEAK (BISTECCA ALLA SICILIANA)

Steps:

• Marinate steaks in garlic and olive oil for 30 minutes (15 minutes on each side).
• Combine cheese, oregano and breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
• Dip steaks in the bread mixture.
• Cook steaks under broiler, turning once.
• For rare, cook 8-10 minutes; for medium cook 12-14 minutes; for well done cook 18-20 minutes.

ITALIAN STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute. Add roast beef, broth, wine and seasonings; heat through. Place beef slices on rolls; drizzle with broth mixture. Top with cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

SICILIAN STYLE STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a broiler pan.
• Stir the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, and garlic powder together in a shallow dish such as a pie plate. Pour the olive oil into a separate shallow dish. Dip the t-bone steaks in the olive oil on both sides; allow excess to drip off. Press the steaks into the bread crumb mixture, and place onto the prepared broiler pan.
• Bake on the middle rack in the preheated oven until the steaks have cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 15 minutes for medium. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium.

ITALIAN STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper, transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
• Lightly pound the steak between 2 sheets of plastic wrap until about 1/8 inch thick. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak in batches and cook until browned, about 30 seconds per side; season with salt and pepper. Transfer the steak to the bowl with the onion and garlic. Add the parsley and giardiniera brine and toss to coat. Drizzle the cut sides of the rolls with olive oil. Pile the steak and onion mixture on the roll bottoms and top with the giardiniera and provolone. Cover with the roll tops. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.
• Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

SICILIAN OVERSTUFFED SANDWICH WEDGES

Steps:

• Cut loaf of bread in half; hollow out top and bottom, leaving a 3/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). , In a small bowl, combine the olives, parsley, oil, oregano, vinegar, garlic, pepper and pepper flakes. Spoon half into bread shell. Layer with pepperoncini, salami, cheese, roasted peppers, pepperoni and remaining olive mixture. Replace bread top. , Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight. Cut into eight wedges.

SICILIAN STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Sauté steaks in margarine until done; reserve dripping for gravy. Sprinkle small amount of flour into pan with dripping; cook until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
• In another pan, sauté green pepper in salad dressing for 5 minutes; add onion and tomatoes and cook 5 minutes more, or until tender.
• Cover each bread half with a steak. Spoon on vegetables and gravy and top with cheese. Broil until the cheese melts.

SICILIAN STEAK

Steps:

• Blend bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, parsley and seasoning in medium bowl.
• Set aside.
• Cut round steak into individual serving size pieces, set aside.
• Beat 2 eggs in a separate shallow bowl.
• Grease or oil a 13 x 9 baking pan.
• Dip pieces into egg and then dredge in crumb mixture and lay in pan (do not overlap pieces).
• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Lay tomato slices over breaded steak.
• Cover pan with foil and bake for one hour at 325.
• Pull foil off and bake for an additional 10 minutes.