One afternoon, I was stumped on what to make for dinner because that day I was in the mood to make something different yet simple. Hurley was surprised when I mentioned I was going to be making Steak Paninis for dinner because for the first time in a long time, I was thinking creatively with food rather than looking up a recipe from one of my many idols from food network! I figured it would be easy to make and very affordable yet yummy at the same time! You don’t even need a panini grill! If you own a grilling pan, George Forman grill, or a your average cooking pan, either one will do. While using a grilling pan or regular pan make sure to put something heavy on to of the sandwich to give it that “panini style” look.

Steak Panini

1 package of Sandwich Steaks
Italian Bread
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (as a marinade for steaks)
1/4 cup fresh Basil
1 tbsp Emeril Italian Seasoning
1 tbsp Basil Garlic Seasoning by McCormick
1 Tomato Sliced
1 small block of Mozzarella Cheese Sliced
Italian dressing as a topping

Pour Extra Virgin Olive Oil onto the steaks then seasoning the steaks throughly and make sure the steaks are coated with the EVOO, Basic Garlic seasoning and Italian seasoning. Cook the steaks on a grilling pan (or your trusty pan) cook for about 12-15 minutes depending on how you like your meat to be done.

After the steaks are done. Set them on the side with your tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese. Prepare the bread and make sure you cut the bread all the way open because it makes it easier to press down on. Put the steaks, mozzarella cheese, tomato and fresh basil onto the bread. Pour some Italian dressing before putting the bread on top of the sandwich mix.

I strongly suggest heating your pan up to the point where it’s very hot because it gives the sandwich nice char grill marks which makes a panini

It does not take very long to grill up, altogether the sandwich itself will be an instant panini right before your very eyes!

I hope you enjoy making this meal as much as I did!

Pictures coming soon