What's The Best Cut Of Steak For Making Sandwiches?

Some of our favorite steak sandwich combinations

When it comes to making a steak sandwich, the steak will be vying for flavor alongside the bread, condiments, and potentially toppings like cheese. Unlike when steak is served as a standalone main dish, you can afford to be less particular about aspects like the exquisite marbling that makes a more expensive cut shine on its own. While you don’t need to go all out for a ribeye, the size of the steak still plays a crucial role. A Denver steak is a good choice because its thickness provides substantial slices. On the other hand, a minute steak, which is cheaper, wouldn’t work as well due to its thinness; it would yield strips better suited for fajitas than the desired sandwich slices. Flank steak is also a solid option, despite being relatively thin. Its flat shape allows for easy angled slicing, achieving the desired presentation.

For the other essential elements of your steak sandwich, ciabatta is an excellent choice as it’s robust enough to hold up against all that meat. However, any long roll will do the job well. This is one case where you should avoid standard sliced sandwich bread, as it tends to be too delicate. Blue cheese is the traditional dairy complement for steak, but provolone works wonderfully too, bringing to mind the beloved Philly cheesesteak. Additionally, onions are a steak sandwich's best companion, especially when they are crispy or caramelized.