Steak Sandwiches with Fennel Slaw

Delicious sandwich featuring thinly sliced leftover steak topped with a fresh, crunchy fennel and red onion slaw, served on toasted focaccia with creamy mayonnaise and cilantro salsa verde.

2 servings
1 hr 10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 piece chilled leftover steak (from Pan-Roasted Steak with Crispy Broccoli)
  • 1 bulb small fennel bulb, very thinly sliced, plus coarsely torn fronds
  • ½ piece small red onion, very thinly sliced, rinsed
  • ¼ cup leftover cilantro salsa verde (from Pan-Roasted Steak with Crispy Broccoli)
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 to taste black pepper
  • 1 piece focaccia
  • 4 Tbsp mayonnaise

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Slice steak against the grain into as-thin-as-you-can-get-them strips (this is much easier to do when the steak is cold). Transfer to a large bowl and let sit at room temperature while you make the slaw. If you have time, slice the steak before you start cooking; an hour is ideal to completely take off the chill.

    60 min

  2. 2.

    Toss sliced fennel, red onion, salsa verde, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1 Tbsp. fennel fronds in a large bowl to combine. Season slaw with a few grinds of pepper and toss again.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Spread cut sides of focaccia with 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise each; transfer to plates. Divide steak between bread and crown each sandwich with a big handful of slaw. (You may have a small amount left-nibble on it or serve on the side.) Top sandwiches with more fennel fronds and sprinkle with salt.

    5 min