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Bison Ribeye Melts

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Bison Ribeye
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rest Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 2 Great Range Bison Ribeye Steaks
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper
  • 3 cup arugula
  • 2 tablespoons Lambrusco vinegar (or you can substitute white wine vinegar)
  • 4 sliced provolone cheese
  • 1/4 cup horseradish
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 loaf ciabatta bread

Instructions

  1. Season the bison ribeye steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Allow to come to room temperature over 15 minutes.

  2. In a large bowl, toss the arugula with the vinegar until completely coated then set aside.

  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and gently stir until the butter is melted.

  4. Sear the steaks on both sides until rare – about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and allow the steaks to rest for 15 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.

  5. On each slice of ciabatta, spread about 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise. Then on each slice that will be a bottom half, flip it over and spread an additional tablespoon of horseradish so that one side has mayonnaise and the other has horseradish.

  6. Place a slice of provolone onto the bottom slice of ciabatta, followed by slices of ribeye, some arugula, and finally the top piece of bread (mayonnaise side up).

  7. Preheat a panini press or griddle on high heat and spray with cooking oil. Place each sandwich onto the griddle and press lightly until the cheese is melted – about 5-8 minutes per sandwich. Serve warm and enjoy! Wrap leftovers in parchment paper and store in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Recipe Notes

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