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Tri tip sandwich

Tri Tip Sandwich

This hearty sandwich is piled high with tender slices of tri tip steak, grilled onions and peppers, Gouda cheese, and spicy chipotle aioli.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 1097kcal
Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

For the chipotle aioli

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 to 3 chipotle peppers depending on how hot you want it
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

For the grilled onions and peppers

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions sliced
  • 2 bell peppers seeded and sliced

Assemble the sandwiches

Instructions

For the chipotle aioli

  • Place the mayonnaise in a small mixing bowl.
  • Chop the chipotle peppers and garlic together until they are finely minced and add them to the mayonnaise. 
  • Stir in the vinegar, molasses, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set the aioli aside. 

Grill the onions and peppers

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 
  • Add the onions and peppers and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown. Season with salt and pepper

Assemble the sandwiches

  • Toast the hoagie rolls under a broiler or lay them flat on a grill until lightly browned. 
  • Slice the tri-tip steak into thin slices. Cut across the grain to get tender slices of meat. 
  • Spread the chipotle aioli onto the toasted buns then pile the onion and pepper mixture on one side. Top the onions with two slices of cheese then a heap of sliced tri-tip. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 1097kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 85g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 47g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 1125mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g