Ingredients

  • One 20-ounce boneless rib eye steak
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Three 10-ounce bags fresh spinach, washed and stemmed
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh dill
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 fresh loaf crispy French bread, cut into 8-inch segments, buttered and grilled

Method

  • For the steak: Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot.
  • Sprinkle both sides of the steak with salt and pepper.
  • Place the steak in the hot skillet, reduce the heat to medium and sear until well browned, about 4 minutes.
  • Flip the steak and cook until medium/medium-rare, about 6 more minutes.
  • Set aside, loosely covered with foil, and let rest before slicing.
  • For the sauteed garlicky spinach: Heat the oil and sliced garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the garlic is golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove the garlic and set aside on a paper towel to drain.
  • Add the crushed red pepper and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the spinach and stir to combine with the oil.
  • Cover and let cook over medium-high heat until the spinach is wilted but still bright in color, about 4 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper and toss with the garlic chips.
  • For the buttermilk blue cheese dressing: Mix the mayonnaise, buttermilk, blue cheese, dill, mustard and pepper together in a bowl and set aside.
  • Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • For the sandwich build: Slice the rested steak against the grain into 1/4-inch slices, removing any non-rendered fat.
  • Place the steak slices on the bottom bun, top with the spinach and schmear the top bun with buttermilk blue cheese dressing.