Grilled Flat Iron Steak Sandwich With Korean Marinade
Let's call it "change for a better"
Total Steps
13
Ingredients
14
Tools Needed
3
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup ssamjang (Korean fermented bean and chile sauce)
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 pound flat iron steak
- 1/2 cup Korean saamjang marinade
- 1 cup roasted onion
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 3 jalapenos, seedless and sliced(optional)
- bunch cilantro
- 6 ciabattas or baguettes, 6-inch rolls, cut half lengthwise but not all the way
Instructions
Step 1
Make Korean Red Dragon Sauce:
Step 2
Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves
Step 3
Remove from the heat and let cool for a few mins, then stir in the ssamjang to dissolve it
Step 4
Stir in the soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame and taste the sauce. No one flavor should stand out, but all should be present and accounted for. Adjust as necessary
Step 5
For Steak:
Step 6
Marinade your choice of meat overnight or at least 2 hours in a sealed zip lock
Step 7
Remove the meat from the marinade and save some of marinade for brushing
Step 8
Heat up the grill to 400 F and cook for about 8 mins on each side for medium rare or to your desire of doneness
Step 9
When the meat is almost done, grill baguettes until slightly toasted
Step 10
Spread magarine or butter over both slices of baguettes
Step 11
Brush the meat on both sides with the leftover marinade. Cook for a few mins.
Step 12
Turn off the grill and remove the meat from it. Let it sit for 10 mins for the juice to come out
Step 13
Start assambling each sandwich; shredded lettuce, a few sprigs of cilantro, jalapenos, meat and then roasted onions on top. Top it with another side of the bread. Enjoy!