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Pimento Cheese Smash Burger

Serves: 4

Cook Time 20 Minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

For the pimento cheese

  • 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese, about 2 cups
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup jarred pimento or other roasted red peppers, finely diced
  • Cayenne pepper, for seasoning
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning

For the burgers

  • 1 pound high-fat ground beef, such as 70/30 or ground waygu
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning
  • 4 buns, we like potato buns
  • Butter lettuce, for serving

Make the pimento cheese, this can be done several days in advance: Combine the cheddar, cream cheese, and mayo in a medium mixing bowl. Add the pimentos, and season with cayenne and kosher salt. Stir until well combined and chill for at least 30 minutes before using.

 

Divide the meat into 8 portions. Form the beef into loosely packed rounds — like a meatball. Set aside while you prep the grill. 

 

Heat a grill to two-zone cooking. Toast the burger buns over high heat and then set aside. Heat a large griddle or skillet over direct heat. Working in batches of two, add two beef rounds to the skillet at a time – season each with salt, .  Let the burgers go until some fat pools at the bottom of the burger. Use a large flat spatula to press down hard on each patty for 2 minutes. The burger should be super thin and have a diameter that is at least two inches wider than the bun (if your pan is too small you may only be able to do one at a time). 

 

When the juices in the middle of the burger start to bubble up, flip the burger. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes then top each patty with a generous spoonful of pimento cheese, stack two patties together and top each with a top bun, then bottom bun — this steams the buns deliciously. 

 

Remove the bottom bun and top with a leaf of butter lettuce then the stacked patties and topped buns.

 

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Pimento Cheese Smash Burger

Author Mark & Fey
Course Dinner, Lunch
Keyword Beef, Sandwiches
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

For the pimento cheese

  • 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese about 2 cups
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup jarred pimento or other roasted red peppers finely diced
  • Cayenne pepper for seasoning
  • Kosher salt for seasoning

For the burgers

  • 1 pound high-fat ground beef such as 70/30 or ground waygu
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • 4 buns we like potato buns
  • Butter lettuce for serving

Instructions

  • Make the pimento cheese, this can be done several days in advance: Combine the cheddar, cream cheese, and mayo in a medium mixing bowl. Add the pimentos, and season with cayenne and kosher salt. Stir until well combined and chill for at least 30 minutes before using.
  • Divide the meat into 8 portions. Form the beef into loosely packed rounds — like a meatball. Set aside while you prep the grill. 
  • Heat a grill to two-zone cooking. Toast the burger buns over high heat and then set aside. Heat a large griddle or skillet over direct heat. Working in batches of two, add two beef rounds to the skillet at a time – season each with salt, .  Let the burgers go until some fat pools at the bottom of the burger. Use a large flat spatula to press down hard on each patty for 2 minutes. The burger should be super thin and have a diameter that is at least two inches wider than the bun (if your pan is too small you may only be able to do one at a time). 
  • When the juices in the middle of the burger start to bubble up, flip the burger. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes then top each patty with a generous spoonful of pimento cheese, stack two patties together and top each with a top bun, then bottom bun — this steams the buns deliciously. 
  • Remove the bottom bun and top with a leaf of butter lettuce then the stacked patties and topped buns.

The Whole Tri Tip Sandwich

Serves: 4

Cook Time 20 Minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

For the pimento cheese

  • 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese, about 2 cups
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup jarred pimento or other roasted red peppers, finely diced
  • Cayenne pepper, for seasoning
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning

For the burgers

  • 1 pound high-fat ground beef, such as 70/30 or ground waygu
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning
  • 4 buns, we like potato buns
  • Butter lettuce, for serving

Make the pimento cheese, this can be done several days in advance: Combine the cheddar, cream cheese, and mayo in a medium mixing bowl. Add the pimentos, and season with cayenne and kosher salt. Stir until well combined and chill for at least 30 minutes before using.

 

Divide the meat into 8 portions. Form the beef into loosely packed rounds — like a meatball. Set aside while you prep the grill. 

 

Heat a grill to two-zone cooking. Toast the burger buns over high heat and then set aside. Heat a large griddle or skillet over direct heat. Working in batches of two, add two beef rounds to the skillet at a time – season each with salt, .  Let the burgers go until some fat pools at the bottom of the burger. Use a large flat spatula to press down hard on each patty for 2 minutes. The burger should be super thin and have a diameter that is at least two inches wider than the bun (if your pan is too small you may only be able to do one at a time). 

 

When the juices in the middle of the burger start to bubble up, flip the burger. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes then top each patty with a generous spoonful of pimento cheese, stack two patties together and top each with a top bun, then bottom bun — this steams the buns deliciously. 

 

Remove the bottom bun and top with a leaf of butter lettuce then the stacked patties and topped buns.

 

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The Whole Tri Tip Sandwich Havarti, Horseradish Sauce & Arugula

Author Mark & Fey
Course Dinner, Lunch
Keyword Beef, Sandwiches
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

For the tri-tip and sandwich

  • 1 2.5 to 3 pound beef tri-tip roast
  • 3 tablespoon Salt Pepper + Three Chiles Rub
  • 1 large loaf of ciabatta bread
  • Olive oil
  • 1 oblong loaf rustic bread such as ciabatta, about 1 pound
  • 8 thin slices havarti cheese about 4 ounces
  • 1 small red onion very thinly sliced
  • 2 ounces fresh arugula
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • Black pepper for seasoning

For the horseradish cream sauce

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • Black pepper for seasoning

Instructions

  • Season the tri tip liberally with Salt Pepper + Three Chiles seasoning. Add a Meater Plus probe to the roast so you can monitor the cook time and doneness from the Meater App. Set the tri tip at room temperature while you heat the grill.
  • Heat a grill for two-zone cooking with the indirect side set around 375 degrees F and the direct side for high heat.
  • Throw the tri tip on the grill and set your Meater Plus probe to your desired temp — ours is 130 degrees F for tri tip. Sear the tri tip over  direct heat for 2 to 3 minutes then move to indirect heat until it reaches your desired temperature, about 22 minutes.
  • While the tri tip roast, prep the rest of the sandwich. Prepare the horseradish sauce by combining the mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove the tri tip from the grill to rest — the Meater Plus will let you know when the roast is perfectly rested. While the tri tip rests, slice open the bread, drizzle it will olive oil and toast it over direct heat for 2 minutes. Flip the the bread pieces over and lay on the Havarti, close the grill to help the cheese melt. Remove from the grill.
  • Slice the tri tip into its two muscle sections and then thinly slice each section against its grain. Stack all of the slice tri tip onto one half of the bread, season with additional kosher salt and then top with the arugula and onions. Spread some of the horseradish cream sauce onto the other piece of bread and top to complete the sandwich. Slice the sandwich into wedges and serve.

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Pesto Chicken Caprese Sandwiches

Serves: 4

Cook Time 20 Minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

For the pimento cheese

  • 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese, about 2 cups
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup jarred pimento or other roasted red peppers, finely diced
  • Cayenne pepper, for seasoning
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning

For the burgers

  • 1 pound high-fat ground beef, such as 70/30 or ground waygu
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning
  • 4 buns, we like potato buns
  • Butter lettuce, for serving

Make the pimento cheese, this can be done several days in advance: Combine the cheddar, cream cheese, and mayo in a medium mixing bowl. Add the pimentos, and season with cayenne and kosher salt. Stir until well combined and chill for at least 30 minutes before using.

 

Divide the meat into 8 portions. Form the beef into loosely packed rounds — like a meatball. Set aside while you prep the grill. 

 

Heat a grill to two-zone cooking. Toast the burger buns over high heat and then set aside. Heat a large griddle or skillet over direct heat. Working in batches of two, add two beef rounds to the skillet at a time – season each with salt, .  Let the burgers go until some fat pools at the bottom of the burger. Use a large flat spatula to press down hard on each patty for 2 minutes. The burger should be super thin and have a diameter that is at least two inches wider than the bun (if your pan is too small you may only be able to do one at a time). 

 

When the juices in the middle of the burger start to bubble up, flip the burger. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes then top each patty with a generous spoonful of pimento cheese, stack two patties together and top each with a top bun, then bottom bun — this steams the buns deliciously. 

 

Remove the bottom bun and top with a leaf of butter lettuce then the stacked patties and topped buns.

 

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Pesto Chicken Caprese Sandwiches

Author Mark & Fey
Course Dinner
Keyword Chicken, Poultry, Sandwiches
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 roma tomatoes halved and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • 1 large chicken breasts about 1 pound
  • Black pepper for seasoning
  • 1 medium red onions
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 4 Ciabatta buns
  • 1 cup prepared pesto
  • Handful of arugula

Instructions

  • Prepare a grill for medium high heat cooking. 
  • Toss the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt. Arrange the tomatoes cut side up on a foil lined baking sheet and set on the grill. Cook the tomatoes until the skin is charred and they are soft and juicy, about 10 minutes. 
  • While the tomatoes cook, butterfly the chicken breast. Remove the chicken breast from the fridge and pat dry with paper towels. Use a sharp knife to butterfly the breast — place your hand on the breast and slice through it starting at the thickest part to slice it in half horizontally. Cover the breast with plastic wrap or use a zip top bag and use a mallet to pound the thickest sections to about ¼ inch thickness. Season the pieces on all sides with salt and pepper and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. 
  • Grill the chicken over direct heat. After two minutes, rotate the chicken 45 degrees. After two more minutes flip and repeat. Remove the chicken from the grill, it should reach 165 ºF. Halve each half to give you 4 pieces. 
  • Build the sandwiches by toasting the ciabatta buns for 1-2 minutes. Spread each bun half with a spoonful of pesto, then top with a piece of grilled chicken, mozzarella slices, blistered tomatoes, arugula, red onion and a top bun for closure.

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Grilled Halloumi BLT

Serves: 4

Cook Time 20 Minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

For the pimento cheese

  • 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese, about 2 cups
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup jarred pimento or other roasted red peppers, finely diced
  • Cayenne pepper, for seasoning
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning

For the burgers

  • 1 pound high-fat ground beef, such as 70/30 or ground waygu
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning
  • 4 buns, we like potato buns
  • Butter lettuce, for serving

Make the pimento cheese, this can be done several days in advance: Combine the cheddar, cream cheese, and mayo in a medium mixing bowl. Add the pimentos, and season with cayenne and kosher salt. Stir until well combined and chill for at least 30 minutes before using.

 

Divide the meat into 8 portions. Form the beef into loosely packed rounds — like a meatball. Set aside while you prep the grill. 

 

Heat a grill to two-zone cooking. Toast the burger buns over high heat and then set aside. Heat a large griddle or skillet over direct heat. Working in batches of two, add two beef rounds to the skillet at a time – season each with salt, .  Let the burgers go until some fat pools at the bottom of the burger. Use a large flat spatula to press down hard on each patty for 2 minutes. The burger should be super thin and have a diameter that is at least two inches wider than the bun (if your pan is too small you may only be able to do one at a time). 

 

When the juices in the middle of the burger start to bubble up, flip the burger. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes then top each patty with a generous spoonful of pimento cheese, stack two patties together and top each with a top bun, then bottom bun — this steams the buns deliciously. 

 

Remove the bottom bun and top with a leaf of butter lettuce then the stacked patties and topped buns.

 

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Grilled Halloumi BLT

Author Mark & Fey
Course Lunch
Keyword Bacon, Pork, Sandwiches
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 8 slices thick cut peppered bacon
  • 2 8-ounce blocks Idaho Grilling Cheese by Ballard Cheese
  • 8 slices thick cut white bread such as Texas toast
  • ½ cup mayo
  • 2 large Beefsteak tomatoes thickly sliced
  • 1 head bibb or butter lettuce washed and dried

Instructions

  • Heat the grill for medium high, direct heat. 
  • Arrange the bacon on another rimmed baking sheet and cook over direct heat, covered, until crispy, about 15 minutes. Remove the bacon pan from the grill and set aside. 
  • Grill the halloumi over medium-high direct heat for 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. 
  • Spread one side of each bread slice with mavo. Lightly toast the buns on the grill while it is still warm, about 2 minutes over medium-high heat. Then coat the untoasted bread side with mayo a build the sandwiches, putting lettuce down first, followed by the cheese, tomatoes, bacon, and finally a second slice of bread. Slice the sandwiches in half and serve. 

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Roasted Poblano Grilled Cheese

Serves 8

Cook Time 30 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 large poblano peppers
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 slices thick sliced white bread
  • ½ cup mayo
  • 1 cup shredded Quesadilla cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese
  • 1 cup black bean tortilla chips, crushed
  • Tomatillo salsa, optional for serving

Heat a grill for medium heat. Crank the side burner to high-heat. Seed and stem the poblano peppers and then slice into thin strips. Thinly slice the onion. Toss the peppers and onions with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Char the peppers over high heat in a large skillet, until tender and browned, about 8 minutes. Set aside. 

 

Coat one side of each slice of bread with mayo. Set the bread mayo side down on the grill. Sprinkle the cheese on each bread slice. Top half of bread slices with pepper and onions and crush chips. 

 

Cook the bread until golden and the cheese is melted, about 4 minutes. Fold one cheese only bread pieces onto one pepper and onion bread slice to build a sandwich. Press down on each sandwich then use a thin flat spatula to move the sandwiches off the grill Slice each sandwich in half and serve with tomatillo salsa for dipping. 

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Roasted Poblano Grilled Cheese

Author Mark & Fey
Course Dinner, Lunch
Keyword Sandwiches
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3 large poblano peppers
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 slices thick sliced white bread
  • ½ cup mayo
  • 1 cup shredded Quesadilla cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese
  • 1 cup black bean tortilla chips crushed
  • Tomatillo salsa optional for serving

Instructions

  • Heat a grill for medium heat. Crank the side burner to high-heat. Seed and stem the poblano peppers and then slice into thin strips. Thinly slice the onion. Toss the peppers and onions with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Char the peppers over high heat in a large skillet, until tender and browned, about 8 minutes. Set aside. 
  • Coat one side of each slice of bread with mayo. Set the bread mayo side down on the grill. Sprinkle the cheese on each bread slice. Top half of bread slices with pepper and onions and crush chips. 
  • Cook the bread until golden and the cheese is melted, about 4 minutes. Fold one cheese only bread pieces onto one pepper and onion bread slice to build a sandwich. Press down on each sandwich then use a thin flat spatula to move the sandwiches off the grill Slice each sandwich in half and serve with tomatillo salsa for dipping. 

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Lemonade Thyme Cured Salmon

Serves: 4

Cook Time 20 Minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

For the pimento cheese

  • 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese, about 2 cups
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup jarred pimento or other roasted red peppers, finely diced
  • Cayenne pepper, for seasoning
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning

For the burgers

  • 1 pound high-fat ground beef, such as 70/30 or ground waygu
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning
  • 4 buns, we like potato buns
  • Butter lettuce, for serving

Make the pimento cheese, this can be done several days in advance: Combine the cheddar, cream cheese, and mayo in a medium mixing bowl. Add the pimentos, and season with cayenne and kosher salt. Stir until well combined and chill for at least 30 minutes before using.

 

Divide the meat into 8 portions. Form the beef into loosely packed rounds — like a meatball. Set aside while you prep the grill. 

 

Heat a grill to two-zone cooking. Toast the burger buns over high heat and then set aside. Heat a large griddle or skillet over direct heat. Working in batches of two, add two beef rounds to the skillet at a time – season each with salt, .  Let the burgers go until some fat pools at the bottom of the burger. Use a large flat spatula to press down hard on each patty for 2 minutes. The burger should be super thin and have a diameter that is at least two inches wider than the bun (if your pan is too small you may only be able to do one at a time). 

 

When the juices in the middle of the burger start to bubble up, flip the burger. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes then top each patty with a generous spoonful of pimento cheese, stack two patties together and top each with a top bun, then bottom bun — this steams the buns deliciously. 

 

Remove the bottom bun and top with a leaf of butter lettuce then the stacked patties and topped buns.

 

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Lemonade Thyme Cured Salmon

Author Mark & Fey
Course Lunch
Keyword Sandwiches, Seafood
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 2 pound side of salmon, we like sockeye or copper river
  • 1/4 cup Lemonade Thyme Brine from Spiceologu

Instructions

  • Our brines also work great as a cure for cold-smoked salmon. It’s super simple and will yield the best salmon you’ve ever made. Trust me we’ve heard about your salmon and it’s time for a new recipe. Liberally coat the salmon with the Lemonade Thyme on both sides.
  • Wrap it up in plastic wrap and put it in the fridge for 24-48 hours. The time depends on the thickness of the salmon (24 hours for a thinner sockeye filet and 48 for a huge king salmon filet). Make sure to turn it every 8-12 hours. Remove the salmon from the plastic wrap and rinse it off.
  • Pat it dry and put it back in the fridge on a rack, uncovered, for 4-12 hours to develop a pellicle on the skin (this helps the smoke adhere).
  • Light a cold smoke tube (there are plenty of these for a few bucks on Amazon) with Alderwood chips and put it and the salmon in the unlit grill with the lid shut for 1-2 hours (time depends on how strong of a smoke flavor you like). You don’t want to cook the salmon… just impart some smoke flavor. The curing cooks the salmon. If you don’t have a cold smoke tube and want to channel your inner MacGyver you can also accomplish this with wood chips and some aluminum foil. Ask the interwebs for more specifics. Place back in the fridge for a few hours. Then slice it and put it on a bagel with onion and capers or flake it off with a fork and make a smoked salmon dip with mascarpone, red onion, parsley and lemon.

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Tri-Tip Steak Sandwich

Serves: 4

Cook Time 20 Minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

For the pimento cheese

  • 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese, about 2 cups
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup jarred pimento or other roasted red peppers, finely diced
  • Cayenne pepper, for seasoning
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning

For the burgers

  • 1 pound high-fat ground beef, such as 70/30 or ground waygu
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning
  • 4 buns, we like potato buns
  • Butter lettuce, for serving

Make the pimento cheese, this can be done several days in advance: Combine the cheddar, cream cheese, and mayo in a medium mixing bowl. Add the pimentos, and season with cayenne and kosher salt. Stir until well combined and chill for at least 30 minutes before using.

 

Divide the meat into 8 portions. Form the beef into loosely packed rounds — like a meatball. Set aside while you prep the grill. 

 

Heat a grill to two-zone cooking. Toast the burger buns over high heat and then set aside. Heat a large griddle or skillet over direct heat. Working in batches of two, add two beef rounds to the skillet at a time – season each with salt, .  Let the burgers go until some fat pools at the bottom of the burger. Use a large flat spatula to press down hard on each patty for 2 minutes. The burger should be super thin and have a diameter that is at least two inches wider than the bun (if your pan is too small you may only be able to do one at a time). 

 

When the juices in the middle of the burger start to bubble up, flip the burger. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes then top each patty with a generous spoonful of pimento cheese, stack two patties together and top each with a top bun, then bottom bun — this steams the buns deliciously. 

 

Remove the bottom bun and top with a leaf of butter lettuce then the stacked patties and topped buns.

 

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Tri-Tip Steak Sandwich With Caramelized Onions & Horseradish Cream Sauce

Author Mark & Fey
Course Dinner
Keyword Beef, Sandwiches
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

For the caramelized onions:

  • 4 jumbo yellow onions
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Kosher salt for seasoning

For the horseradish cream sauce:

  • 1 cup mayo
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup prepared horseradish
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest from about 1 large lemon
  • Dash Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the steak and sandwiches:

  • 4 tablespoons ground coffee
  • 2 heaping tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper
  • 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 pounds tri-tip trimmed and sliverskin removed
  • 8 French bread rolls preferably New Orleans style
  • Swiss cheese slices
  • 1 bunch watercress

Instructions

  • The tri-tip is one of the most flavorful and versatile cuts of meat. Using a great dry rub paired with sweet caramelized onions and the unique heat of horseradish cream sauce make this a completely unique and fan favorite at any event. We first started making this as an afterthought because usually we had leftover tri-tip and the next day it was perfect to make a quick sandwich.
  • Technique tip: Sear the trip-tip on high heat then place on the cool side of the grill and finish cooking on indirect heat.
  • Swap option: Use maple syrup instead of honey for the onions, veggie oil instead of olive oil and any type of lettuce instead of watercress. Use BBQ or even a mustard based sauces instead of horseradish.
  • For the caramelized onions:
  • Thinly slice onions and separate into rounds. Place in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, a drizzle of local honey and sea salt. Then add the butter on top and let melt down into the onions. Continue to cook down until the onions are somewhat transparent, gooey and quite sticky with some of the ends crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • For the horseradish cream sauce:
  • In a bowl, add all the ingredients and stir to mix well. Set aside.
  • For the dry rub:
  • In a small bowl, add all the ingredients and stir to combine well.
  • For the steak:
  • Coat the tri-tip with the dry rub, cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge for at least 3 hours (could be up to a day). Remove and let set at room temperature for 30 minutes before transferring to the grill. Heat grill to 500°F. Sear meat on both sides for approximately 5-6 minutes. Remove from direct heat and place on the indirect side of the grill or reduce heat to medium-high (approximately 350°F). Continue to cook until internal temperature reaches 130°F, approximately 20-25 minutes. Place tri-tip on cutting board and let rest for 12-15 minutes before thinly slicing (across the grain). Then sprinkle with a little more kosher salt.
  • To assemble:
  • Drizzle the bottom of the New Orleans French bread, drizzle with the horseradish sauce and top with the meat, cheese, watercress and a final drizzle of the sauce.

Pittsburgh Grilled Bologna Sandwich

Serves: 4

Cook Time 20 Minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

For the pimento cheese

  • 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese, about 2 cups
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup jarred pimento or other roasted red peppers, finely diced
  • Cayenne pepper, for seasoning
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning

For the burgers

  • 1 pound high-fat ground beef, such as 70/30 or ground waygu
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning
  • 4 buns, we like potato buns
  • Butter lettuce, for serving

Make the pimento cheese, this can be done several days in advance: Combine the cheddar, cream cheese, and mayo in a medium mixing bowl. Add the pimentos, and season with cayenne and kosher salt. Stir until well combined and chill for at least 30 minutes before using.

 

Divide the meat into 8 portions. Form the beef into loosely packed rounds — like a meatball. Set aside while you prep the grill. 

 

Heat a grill to two-zone cooking. Toast the burger buns over high heat and then set aside. Heat a large griddle or skillet over direct heat. Working in batches of two, add two beef rounds to the skillet at a time – season each with salt, .  Let the burgers go until some fat pools at the bottom of the burger. Use a large flat spatula to press down hard on each patty for 2 minutes. The burger should be super thin and have a diameter that is at least two inches wider than the bun (if your pan is too small you may only be able to do one at a time). 

 

When the juices in the middle of the burger start to bubble up, flip the burger. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes then top each patty with a generous spoonful of pimento cheese, stack two patties together and top each with a top bun, then bottom bun — this steams the buns deliciously. 

 

Remove the bottom bun and top with a leaf of butter lettuce then the stacked patties and topped buns.

 

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Pittsburgh Grilled Bologna Sandwich With Slaw and Fries

Author Mark & Fey
Course Lunch
Keyword Sandwiches
Cook Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • cups thinly shredded green cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 dash garlic powder
  • 1 dash chile powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bag frozen crinkle french fries
  • 1 pound bologna cut into four thick rounds
  • 8 thick slices Italian bread lightly toasted if desired
  • 4 large slices provolone
  • 8 slices tomatoes

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine cabbage, vinegar, oil, sugar, celery seed, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, chile powder, salt and pepper, mix thoroughly, and cover and place in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
  • Cook the fries in the oven according to the package instructions or until golden-brown.
  • Grill or pan fry the rounds of bologna. Place the bologna on the bread and top with one slice of provolone cheese. Return to the grill or oven until the cheese is slightly bubbly and melted.
  • Build the sandwich by layering on the fries, then coleslaw, tomatoes and top bun. Slice in half and enjoy.
  • I love this recipe because it essentially takes two side dishes (fries and slaw) and puts them into a single, handheld tower of goodness. When you are tailgating at home, it’s a go-to-sammy that will satisfy all parts of the dining experience. A win for the Steelers and super cold beer go great with this sandwich.
  • Technique tips: Using a grill for the bread and the bologna is awesome technique because it adds an extra bit of flavor and texture. But if all you have is an oven and a stovetop, that will work just fine. Slightly pre-toasting the bread will help prevent it from becoming soggy when placing the other ingredients on the sandwich.
  • Swap option: You can swap the bologna for pastrami, turkey, ham, thinly sliced steak or any other protein that you might like.

Buffalo Beef on Weck

Serves: 4

Cook Time 20 Minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

For the pimento cheese

  • 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese, about 2 cups
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup jarred pimento or other roasted red peppers, finely diced
  • Cayenne pepper, for seasoning
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning

For the burgers

  • 1 pound high-fat ground beef, such as 70/30 or ground waygu
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning
  • 4 buns, we like potato buns
  • Butter lettuce, for serving

Make the pimento cheese, this can be done several days in advance: Combine the cheddar, cream cheese, and mayo in a medium mixing bowl. Add the pimentos, and season with cayenne and kosher salt. Stir until well combined and chill for at least 30 minutes before using.

 

Divide the meat into 8 portions. Form the beef into loosely packed rounds — like a meatball. Set aside while you prep the grill. 

 

Heat a grill to two-zone cooking. Toast the burger buns over high heat and then set aside. Heat a large griddle or skillet over direct heat. Working in batches of two, add two beef rounds to the skillet at a time – season each with salt, .  Let the burgers go until some fat pools at the bottom of the burger. Use a large flat spatula to press down hard on each patty for 2 minutes. The burger should be super thin and have a diameter that is at least two inches wider than the bun (if your pan is too small you may only be able to do one at a time). 

 

When the juices in the middle of the burger start to bubble up, flip the burger. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes then top each patty with a generous spoonful of pimento cheese, stack two patties together and top each with a top bun, then bottom bun — this steams the buns deliciously. 

 

Remove the bottom bun and top with a leaf of butter lettuce then the stacked patties and topped buns.

 

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Steak Buffalo Beef on Weck

Author Mark & Fey
Course Dinner
Keyword Beef, Sandwiches
Cook Time 1 minute

Ingredients

For the horseradish sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 grinds fresh black pepper

For the sandwiches

  • 1 3-pound beef roast, such as top round or eye of ribeye
  • 3 tablespoons beef rub store-bought or homemade
  • cups beef broth
  • 6 to 8 kummelweck rolls

Instructions

  • Growing up in upstate New York as a life-long Bills fan, this sandwich tastes like home. But it transcends Buffalo as a beef masterpiece. The roast beef and jus make a for big bold beef flavor, the horseradish provides some adventurous kick and creaminess without overpowering, and the kummelweck roll is the perfectly salty vessel to hold it all together.
  • Technique tip: Try putting the seasoning on the meat a day ahead of time to better penetrate the roast.
  • Swap option: Can’t find a kummelweck roll? Get some kaiser rolls, brush with an egg wash, sprinkle with pretzel salt and caraway seeds then bake at 350 F for 5 minutes, or until slightly brown and the egg wash is set.
  • For the horseradish sauce: In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients. Start with half of the horseradish and add more for a desired level of heat. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and up to a day before using.
  • For the sandwiches: Preheat a grill or oven to 450 F.
  • Cover the beef roast liberally with your favorite steak rub (alternatively, use kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper). Place it in a roasting pan with a rack with the beef in the rack and the broth in the pan. Let it rest on the counter for an hour and come to room temp.
  • Place the roast in the grill or oven. After 10 minutes, lower the temperature to 250 F. Continue to cook the roast until it hits an internal temp of 130 F to 135 F. Remove the roast and allow it to cool for 20 minutes.
  • Pour the beef stock jus into a saucepan (run it through a fine mesh strainer if you have one) and place on low heat. Slice the beef as thin as you can. Pile it on the bottom bun and top with the horseradish sauce. Dip the top bun partially into the jus before putting it on top of the sandwich. For even more flavor, dip the beef in the jus before adding it to the sandwich or serve the sandwich with a side of jus for dipping.