Description
This Garlic Butter Steak and Brie Croissant Melt recipe combines tender flank steak sautéed in garlic butter with creamy Brie cheese and flaky croissants, creating a rich and indulgent sandwich that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. The addition of fresh thyme and optional red onions adds a delightful aroma and subtle complexity to each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich Ingredients
- 2 medium croissants, sliced in half
- 8 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 4 oz Brie cheese, sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Steak: In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season the thinly sliced steak with salt and black pepper. Add the steak slices to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Remove the steak from the pan and set aside.
- Make Garlic Butter: Lower the heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter and minced garlic to the same pan. Stir for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant and the butter melts.
- Coat Steak in Garlic Butter: Return the cooked steak slices to the pan and toss them in the garlic butter mixture, coating them evenly. Sprinkle fresh or dried thyme over the steak and stir gently to combine all the flavors.
- Prepare Croissants: Preheat your oven or toaster oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the bottom halves of the croissants on a baking sheet. Layer the garlic butter-coated steak slices evenly on each bottom half, then top with Brie cheese slices and red onion if using. Place the croissant tops over the fillings.
- Bake the Sandwich: Bake the assembled croissant melts in the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the Brie cheese has melted and the croissants are lightly toasted and golden.
- Serve Warm: Remove the croissant melts from the oven and serve them warm, enjoying the flavorful combination of garlic butter steak and creamy Brie.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a smear of Dijon mustard or a handful of arugula before baking to add freshness and spice.
- You can substitute Brie cheese with provolone or fontina for a different cheesy flavor and melt.
- Thinly slicing the steak helps it cook quickly and makes the sandwich easier to eat.
- Use fresh thyme for more vibrant flavor, or dried thyme as a convenient alternative.
