Description
Homemade Steak and Cheese Garlic Toast delivers a mouthwatering blend of tender beef and melted cheese on crispy garlic-infused bread. Culinary enthusiasts will savor this quick and satisfying meal that brings restaurant-quality flavors directly to home kitchens.
Ingredients
- 300 g (10.5 oz) ribeye steak
- 300 g (10.5 oz) sirloin steak
- 300 g (10.5 oz) flank steak
- 4 slices thick-cut bread
- 1 cup (100 g) mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) provolone cheese
- 5 tbsps butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ onion
- ½ green bell pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Butter: Blend softened butter with minced garlic, garlic powder, and chopped parsley to create a fragrant spread for the toast.
- Toast Preparation: Preheat oven to 400F (200C), generously coat bread slices with garlic butter mixture, and bake until edges turn golden and crispy.
- Steak Seasoning: Liberally season steak with salt and black pepper, preparing it for a flavorful cooking process.
- Steak Cooking: Heat skillet with olive oil and butter, sear steak 3-4 minutes per side, finishing with a splash of Worcestershire sauce to enhance depth of flavor.
- Meat Resting and Slicing: Allow cooked steak to rest briefly, then slice thinly against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness.
- Vegetable Sautéing: In the same skillet, caramelize onions and green bell peppers until soft and slightly sweet.
- Assembly and Cheese Melting: Layer thinly sliced steak over garlic toast, top with mozzarella and cheddar cheese, then broil until cheese becomes molten and bubbly.
- Final Presentation: Garnish with fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes, serving immediately to capture the peak of culinary excellence.
Notes
Manage Meat Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure steak reaches perfect doneness – medium-rare at 135°F, medium at 145°F for optimal juiciness and flavor.
Slice Against the Grain: Cut steak perpendicular to muscle fibers to break down tough connective tissues, guaranteeing maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
Control Cheese Melting: Watch broiler closely to prevent burning; cheese should become golden and bubbly within 2-3 minutes for ideal melted consistency.
Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap regular bread with gluten-free options, use plant-based cheese alternatives, or choose leaner meat cuts for different dietary preferences without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg