Jalapeno Steak Sandwiches

Oh, my these were really good. They definitely aren't the most diet friendly thing, but hey, we all need to splurge sometimes. I did calculate it though, and they were 14 WW Points per sandwich. Ouch. The Texas Toast bread was 4 points for 2 slices (and that is adready included in the previously stated 14 points), but it was perfect with these sandwiches. I look at it this way, they were WAY more filling & delicious that a fast food or restaurant sandwich would have been. Also, the marinade on these was fantastic. I think I may be using that for steak in the future because they meat was to die for, all by itself.

Without further ado, here is the recipe.

Jalapeno Steak Sandwiches

Prep: 25 minutes

Marinate: 4 hours

Cook: 14 minutes


Ingredients:


6 cloves garlic, minced
3 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped (don't seed)
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
1 tsp. kosher salt or salt
1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lb. beef flank steak
12 slices Texas toast or other thick-cut white bread, toasted*
1/2 cup purchased chipotle mayonnaise or 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 1 tsp. chili powder
1 red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
4 oz. queso fresco or farmer cheese, crumbled
Fresh cilantro sprigs
Lime wedges


Directions:
1. For marinade, in a bowl whisk together garlic, jalapeno peppers, olive oil, lime juice, mustard, and salt.
2. Trim fat from meat. With a sharp knife score meat on both sides at 1-inch intervals in diamond pattern. Place meat in a self-sealing plastic bag set in a shallow dish. Pour marinade over meat; seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours.
3. Heat a nonstick or well-seasoned grill pan on stovetop over medium heat. Drain meat; discard marinade. Place meat in hot pan. Cook for 14 to 16 minutes or until steak is medium, turning once halfway through grilling. Carve steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices.
4. Meanwhile, spread one side of each toast slice with mayonnaise. Place steak, onions, cheese, and cilantro on half the toast slices. Top with remaining slices. Serve with lime wedges. Makes 6 servings.
For tabletop grill: For tabletop grill: Preheat grill according to manufacturer's directions. Place steak on grill rack. If using a covered grill, close lid. Grill until steak is desired doneness. For covered grill, allow 7 to 9 minutes. (For open grill, allow 12 to 14 minutes for medium, turning once halfway through grilling.) Thinly slice steak diagonally across the grain. Continue as directed in Step 4 above.


*Test Kitchen Tip: To toast bread in a grill pan or an open grill, place on grill rack and allow 1 to 2 minutes per side. (Instead of a covered grill, use a toaster.)


Nutrition Facts:
Calories 560,
Total Fat (g) 28,
Saturated Fat (g) 6,
Monounsaturated Fat (g) 8,
Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 1,
Cholesterol (mg) 158,
Sodium (mg) 965,
Carbohydrate (g) 46,
Total Sugar (g) 9,
Fiber (g) 0,
Protein (g) 36,
Vitamin C (DV%) 9,
Calcium (DV%) 15,
Iron (DV%) 26,
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet