Meal Kit
Ciabatta Steak Sandwich with Bacon Aioli
and oven fries
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 6 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
Chef
Patrick Le Beau
Ciabatta sounds and tastes like the Ancient Romans discovered the recipe rolling dough in the hot sun, or maybe something Donatello munched on while sculpting his marble. (The Renaissance artist, not the Ninja Turtle. The Ninja Turtle eats pizza.) But ciabatta was invented in the 20th century, in 1982, to be exact. Less than 40 years old, ciabatta makes the perfect vessel for this meaty sandwich, the bread's texture and the bacon aioli coming together like a dream. Not everything needs to be “aged to perfection.” Tip: Getting hip to the sticks: halve your potato, then place cut side down. Slice lengthwise into 1/4" slices, then stack half the potato slices and cut again into 1/4" slices.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Russet Potatoes
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
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2 Ciabattas
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1.26 oz. Mayonnaise
- ½ oz. Crumbled Bacon
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½ oz. Grated Parmesan
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2 tsp. Natural Beef Flavor Demi-Glace Concentrate
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving) N3D2xKqj
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Calories990
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Carbohydrates86g
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Net Carbs80g
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Fat52g
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Protein46g
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Sodium1500mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using flank steak, follow same instructions as steak strips.
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If using chicken breasts, pat dry and, on a separate cutting board, cut into 1” dice. Follow same instructions as steak strips in Step 3, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Follow same instructions as steak strips in Step 3, cooking undisturbed until shrimp reaches minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Bake Fries
Cut potatoes into 1/2" sticks (fries) and pat dry.
Place potato sticks on prepared baking sheet and toss with 4 tsp. olive oil until coated. Spread into a single layer.Bake in hot oven ntil lightly browned and tender, 28-30 minutes, gently flipping once halfway through.While potatoes roast, stem red bell pepper, halve, seed, and remove ribs. Cut into 1/4" strips.Separate steak strips into a single layer and pat dry. -
2 Make the Bacon Aioli
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add bacon to hot pan. Stir occasionally until warmed through and crispy, 1-2 minutes.
Transfer bacon to a mixing bowl and combine with mayonnaise and red pepper flakes (to taste). Set aside.Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. -
3 Cook the Steak Strip Mixture
Return pan used to crisp bacon to medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add steak strips, red bell pepper, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan and cook undisturbed until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.
Then stir occasionally until pepper is tender, no pink remains on steak, and steak strips reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-4 minutes.Add demi-glace and stir until combined, 60-90 seconds.Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes. -
4 Toast Buns and Finish Fries
Separate ciabatta halves.
Place ciabatta directly on oven rack in hot oven, cut side down, and bake until toasted and golden brown, 2-3 minutes.Transfer baked fries to another mixing bowl and toss or gently combine with 1/4 tsp. salt and Parmesan. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, spreading aioli on bottom ciabatta bun and topping with steak strip mixture and top ciabatta bun. Top fries with any remaining Parmesan from mixing bowl. Bon appétit!
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