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Owyhee Rancher Steak Sandwich

My husband and I came up with the idea for this take on a Philly Cheese Steak when we were sitting around the house after a long hike into Owyhee County. It's thin sliced beef, melted cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and a jalapeno ranch sauce on a toasted bun - Yum!
Course Beef Sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Toni

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Bottom Round Steak - sliced very thin
  • 8 oz. Sharp Cheddar Cheese - grated
  • 1 Large Onion - sliced thinly
  • 2 tsp. Balsamic Vinegar
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 8 Large Hamburger or Sandwich Buns
  • 1 Recipe for Jalapeno Ranch Sauce

Instructions

  • Heat a large cast iron or non stick skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp. butter and the thinly sliced onions. Cook till soft and golden brown. Add the Balsamic Vinegar and cook just till it evaporates. Remove the onions from the skillet.
  • Butter the cut sides of the buns and toast lightly in the skillet over medium high heat. Remove them to a plate.
  • Turn heat to high again and add 1 tablespoon each of butter and olive oil. When the butter is sizzling, add the beef slices a few at a time. Flip them over after about 1 minutes or when brown. As the second side begins to brown, push them to the side of the pan and continue adding more beef till all of it is browned.
  • Immediately turn off the heat. Top the beef in the pan with the grated cheddar cheese and allow it to sit while you spread the buns with sauce.
  • Scoop about 4 ounces of meat and cheese onto each bun, then top with Jalapeno Ranch Sauce, then the top of the buns.