Make-ahead Meal 3 Minute Steak Hoagies with Homemade Steak Sauce

1. 1

   For the make-ahead sauce: In food processor bowl, combine the shallot, chile, garlic, bay leaves, mustard seed, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, and peppercorns, process into a smooth paste.

2. 2

   Place the flavor paste in a pot and combine with the ketchup, soy, and stock.

3. 3

   Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Cool and refrigerate for make-ahead meal.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F to crisp the bread.

6. 6

   Reheat the sauce over medium-low heat.

7. 7

   Place the flank steak in the freezer 5 minutes or until cold.

8. 8

   Remove and shred or cut the cold flank steak against the grain.

9. 9

   Throw the bread in the oven to crisp it up.

10. 10

    In a skillet, heat the high-temperature oil over high heat until it smokes.

11. 11

    Add the meat and toss 2 minutes.

12. 12

    Turn off the heat and combine with warm sauce.

13. 13

    Cut the rolls open and stuff the hoagies with spicy greens and hot-n-saucy steak.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.