Italian Steak Sandwich with Pesto and Grilled Red Peppers

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 2 large red bell peppers
  • 1-1 1/2 lb. top sirloin steak, trimmed
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 loaf ciabatta, halved lengthwise
  • Olive oil
  • 1 cup purchased refrigerated basil pesto
  • 1 pkg. sliced provolone

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush grill grate with oil.

  2. Grill peppers, covered, until charred on all sides, about 10 minutes; transfer peppers to a bowl and let cool. Remove and discard skins and seeds, then slice peppers into strips.

  3. Coat steak with oil, then season with salt and pepper.

  4. Grill steak to desired doneness, 5-7 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a plate, tent with foil, and let rest 5-7 minutes; slice into thin strips.

  5. Brush cut sides of ciabatta with oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill ciabatta, cut sides down, covered, until toasted, 1-2 minutes. Spread pesto on grilled sides of ciabatta and top with provolone. Grill ciabatta on foil, cheese sides up, covered, until cheese melts, about 4 minutes.

  6. To serve, arrange peppers and steak on bottom half of ciabatta, then top with remaining ciabatta half and cut into 8 servings.

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