Nola Rib-Eye Sandwich

  Nola Rib-Eye Sandwich
This is a wonderful way to prepare a ribeye
steak in a new and exciting dish!

Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse 

INGREDIENTS:
4  (10 ounce) ribeye steaks 
2  tbsp olive oil 
  Essence, recipe follows
16  small red potatoes, quartered 
1  cup heavy cream 
½  pound unsalted butter 
½  cup roasted garlic puree 
  Salt and white pepper 
1  red onion, sliced into thin rings 
½  cup Crystal hot sauce 
1  cup seasoned flour 
1  cup Worcestershire sauce 
4  large hoagie buns 
2  tbsp parsley 
  Zap Potato Chips, or your favorite potato chips 

DIRECTIONS:
1.  Preheat the fryer. Season the ribeye with olive oil and Essence. In a saute pan, saute 
  the steaks for 4 minutes on each side for medium rare. 
2.  For the potatoes: in a sauce pot, bring the potatoes (covered with salted water) up 
  to a boil and reduce the heat. Cook the potatoes until they are fork tender, about 
  8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. 
3.  Place back in the sauce pot and partly mash with a hand masher (this dehydrates the
  potatoes). Add the cream, butter, and garlic. Mash until incorporated but the potatoes 
  still have lumps. Season with salt and pepper. 
4.  For the fried onions: in a small mixing bowl, toss the onions with the hot sauce. Dredge 
  the onions in the seasoned flour and sift completely, removing any excess flour. Fry the 
  onions for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. 
5.  Remove from the fryer and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season with Essence. Remove 
  the steaks from the saute pan and deglaze the pan with the Worcestershire sauce.
6.  Place the hoagie bun on a platter. Lay the rib-eye across the bottom bun. Mound the 
  potatoes on the top of the steak. Spoon the Worcestershire sauce over the potatoes. 
  Pile the onions on top of the potatoes. Garnish with parsely and potato chips. 

INGREDIENTS for Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
2½  tbsp paprika 
2  tbsp salt 
2  tbsp garlic powder 
1  tbsp black pepper 
1  tbsp onion powder 
1  tbsp cayenne pepper 
1  tbsp dried leaf oregano 
1  tbsp dried thyme 

DIRECTIONS for Essence:
1.  Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.