sicilian steak sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• artichoke aioli:
• 1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• filling:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds beef tri-tip steak, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 onion, sliced thin
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 orange bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1/4 cup pickled sweet and hot pepper rings
• 1/4 cup garlic basil spread (see footnote for recipe link)
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1 tablespoon
• 1 anchovy fillet (optional)
• 12 slices aged provolone cheese
• 1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
• assembly:
• 4 italian-style hoagie buns, split lengthwise
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• combine artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or blender. blend until smooth. cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• heat olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. stir tri-tip steak slices into the hot oil and cook, stirring constantly until they begin to brown, about 3 minutes. sprinkle with italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. add onion, yellow pepper, orange pepper, sweet hot peppers, and garlic basil spread; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. stir in mushrooms, capers, , and anchovy fillet and cook until mushrooms are browned and has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
• place provolone cheese and gorgonzola cheese on top of the hot beef mixture and gently fold until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. remove beef-cheese mixture from heat.
• spread each hoagie bun with about 1/4 cup artichoke aioli. spoon beef-cheese mixture into buns and garnish with basil.