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Flat Iron Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Andre Lewis

Flat Iron Pimento Cheese Sandwich

Pimento cheese melts into every ridge of sliced flat iron steak, so a thin layer is plenty. Toast the rolls first and keep the griddle filling dry. This one lands somewhere between a steakhouse sandwich and a Southern lunch-counter melt, which is exactly the point.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 lbs flat iron steak
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/3 cup diced pimentos drained
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 potato rolls split

Method
 

  1. Stir the cheddar, pimentos, mayonnaise and garlic powder together until thick and evenly combined.
  2. Season the flat iron steak with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side until it reaches 145°F.
  4. Rest the steak for at least 3 minutes, then slice it thinly across the grain.
  5. Toast the split potato rolls cut-side down in the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes, then divide the steak among the bottoms.
  6. Spread 3 tablespoons pimento cheese over each pile of steak and broil for 1 minute until softened and lightly bubbling.