When you hear the name Gordon Ramsay, you probably think of signature dishes like beef Wellington, sticky toffee pudding, or even his “perfect” breakfast sandwich. With 17 Michelin stars and restaurants across the globe, Ramsay’s recipes are known for precision and bold flavors. And when it comes to red meat, few chefs have his level of expertise. One of the best examples is his steak sandwich, featured in his Ramsay in 10 YouTube series.
While beef Wellington is his most iconic dish, Ramsay also shares simpler, approachable recipes that capture the same level of flavor without hours of preparation. It’s fast, flavorful, and a restaurant-quality meal you can actually recreate at home.
Why This Steak Sandwich Works
Unlike beef Wellington, which requires chilling and careful puff pastry work, this steak sandwich can be made in just 10 minutes. The star is bavette steak, paired with portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, and tangy sauces that bring everything together. Served on grilled ciabatta and finished with bleu cheese and fresh greens, the result is a sandwich that feels indulgent but doesn’t require a fine-dining kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 bavette steak (or flank steak)
- 1 ciabatta roll, halved
- 2 portobello mushrooms, stems removed
- 2 small red onions, sliced into thick rings
- Olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes
- Splash of Guinness beer
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- A few dashes of Tabasco sauce
- Bleu cheese crumbles
- Watercress and mixed greens
Instructions
- Heat a grill pan and drizzle ciabatta bread halves with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Place bread oil-side down in the pan, using a plate on top to press while it toasts. Remove when golden.
- Generously season steak with salt and pepper. Add olive oil to the pan and cook steak alongside portobello mushrooms and onion rings.
- Mix Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce to create a glaze. Brush onto steak, mushrooms, and onions as they cook.
- Once steak is nearly done, pour Guinness beer into the pan. Let it reduce and burn off, then remove everything from the heat.
- Prepare the sandwich sauce: combine Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard. Spread onto toasted ciabatta.
- Assemble the sandwich with steak slices, grilled mushrooms and onions, bleu cheese, and a mix of fresh greens. Top with the other half of the ciabatta and serve warm.
While Ramsay manages to assemble this sandwich in 10 minutes, most home cooks may need closer to 30–45 minutes. Even so, the effort is worth it. This steak sandwich delivers bold flavor, a perfect balance of textures, and the satisfaction of a dish worthy of a Michelin-starred chef. For nights when you’re craving something more than an ordinary sandwich, this recipe is a guaranteed winner.
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