…And not a horny helmet in sight. So why is this a Viking rib-eye steak bagel?
Because the key seasoning in this uber-sandwich is “Viking Smoked Sea Salt” from those canny chaps at Sous Chef. Here I’ve rubbed it deep into my favourite cut of steak, rib-eye. You could use another meat or a slightly cheaper cut of steak but for the money I’d rather have a small piece of really good meat over a larger piece of average meat.
If you don’t have this salt, you could use a mix of salt, black pepper, madras powder and onion powder but it won’t quite be as tasty.
With a crisp bagel, spiky onion and sweet-salty meat this is one sandwich I could eat all day long. Don’t let the meat go too cold though, the steak will become stringy and tough. If you are prepping it for later, or for a sandwich the next day, slice the steak as thin as you can to get round this problem.
Serve on its own for a hearty lunch or brunch, or with potato wedges and more salad on the side for a proper dinner.
viking rib eye steak bagel
Ingredients
- 250 g rib-eye steak
- 1/2 teaspoon Sous Chef Viking Smoked Sea Salt
- 1/2 red onion finely sliced
- 1 bagel split and toasted
- Rocket and watercress salad to serve
- For the dressing
- 1 tablespoon mayo
- 1/2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- Few splashes of worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon English mustard
- Pinch cumin
Instructions
- Season the steak all over with Viking Smoked Sea Salt, and a dash of olive oil. Work it into the meat with your fingers and leave to marinate. Preheat a griddle pan to as hot as you can.
- Make the dressing by mixing together all the ingredients until combined.
- Sear the rib-eye on one side for 3 minutes, then flip and griddle for another 2 minutes, then leave to rest while you toast your bagel. Slice the steak into finger-sized pieces and assemble in your bagel, topped with the mayo dressing, salad and red onion slices.
Want more steak sandwich goodness? Try Jan’s steak ciabatta.
7 replies on “viking rib eye steak bagel”
I have this salt at home too!
…….but have only sprinkled it on eggs so far.
Your suggestion is far more inspiring Mr Big Spud
Beef it up boyo!
I’ve never come across viking salt but I have the smoked Maldon one, are they similar?
The flavour is similar and would be a great substitute, I would possibly add a pinch each of curry powder and cumin to it to give it the spiced edge.
What is Viking Salt? Surely just a fancy name for sea salt?? The Vikings didn’t really eat beef anyway…..However, any good steak recipe is ok with me and this one does the trick, having now tried it. I used a regular sea salt. I didn’t have any bagels but I used small ciabattas. The addition of rocket is definitely complimentary.
Fancy spicy smoked salt!
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