Chipotle Mayo Steak (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Caramelized Onions
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3 large red onions, thinly sliced
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal Kosher salt
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1/2 cup water, add more as needed
→ Chipotle Mayo
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1 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup sour cream
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3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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3 tablespoons adobo sauce from the can
→ Sandwich Components
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1 1/2 pounds skirt steak
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1 large baguette or 4 ciabatta rolls
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1/2 pound provolone cheese, deli sliced
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1 to 2 cups baby arugula (optional)
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2 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal Kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons neutral oil
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1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra if needed
# Instructions:
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Heat a large pan and toss in the onions, a splash of water, olive oil, and some salt. Cover and cook over medium-high for 12-15 minutes until tender. Take off the lid, lower the heat to medium, and cook another 30 minutes, stirring often. Add a little water here and there to stop them from sticking or burning.
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Stir together the mayo, sour cream, chopped chipotle peppers, and a few spoonfuls of adobo sauce. Taste and add salt or pepper if needed.
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Warm up a pan over medium-high heat. Cut the steak to fit, pat it dry, and coat generously with salt and pepper. Pour in some oil and sear the steak for about 3 minutes each side till it's nicely browned. Let it rest covered in foil for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly against the grain.
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Set your oven to 450°F. Cut the baguette open and lay it on a sheet lined with foil. On the bottom half, spread the chipotle mayo, then pile on the steak, onions, and cheese. Brush the top half with olive oil. Bake for 3-5 minutes, just long enough to melt the cheese. Add arugula if you'd like, close the sandwich, and cut it into sections.
# Notes:
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For a faster method, sauté the onions for 5-10 minutes instead of caramelizing fully.
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Make the onions in advance to save time.
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Leftovers stay good for up to three days. Reheat them wrapped in foil at 350°F.