Best Cheeses To Pair With London Broil

London broil is a popular way of preparing beef that involves marinating cuts like flank steak, top round, or sirloin tip, then broiling or grilling them. The best cheeses to pair with London broil include provolone, blue cheese, cheddar, gruyere, and monterey jack. These cheeses can be melted on top of a London broil sandwich, which is a common way to serve this dish.

Blue cheese and avocado

Sandwich

To make a sandwich, you will need a baguette, deli mustard, blue cheese crumbles, arugula, red onions, London broil roast beef, and avocado. Slice the baguette in half lengthwise. Spread the deli mustard on both halves of the baguette. On the bottom half, layer blue cheese crumbles, arugula, red onions, London broil, and avocado. Close the sandwich with the other half of the baguette, with the deli mustard side facing down. This sandwich can be served as a quality lunch or quick dinner.

Grilled Dish

For a grilled option, you can prepare a London broil with blue cheese butter. Start by making a marinade with soy sauce, water, onion, garlic, red wine vinegar, vegetable oil, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and sugar. Place the London broil steak in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. Remove the steak from the marinade, pat it dry, and season it with Traeger Beef Rub. Smoke the steak on a grill at 180°F for 60 minutes.

While the steak is smoking, prepare the blue cheese butter by mixing softened butter with scallions, blue cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Once the steak is done smoking, increase the grill temperature to 450°F. Return the steak to the grill and cook it to your desired doneness. Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain. Serve the sliced London broil with the blue cheese butter on top.

Additionally, you can also prepare a grilled cheese sandwich with blue cheese, avocado, and roasted tomatoes. This sandwich features mashed avocado, blue cheese, arugula, roasted tomatoes, and seedy bread. The avocado and blue cheese are spread on the bread and broiled briefly to melt the cheese, then the sandwich is grilled until golden brown.

Provolone and caramelised vegetables

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
• 6 ciabatta rolls
• 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
• 12 slices of provolone cheese (8 oz)
• 2 medium portobello mushroom caps, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 2 small zucchini, sliced lengthwise and crosswise into flatter pieces
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan

Method

First, roast your veggies. Spray two rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray. Toss the sliced veggies with olive oil and spices, then spread them out in single layers on the prepared baking sheets and sprinkle with shredded Parmesan. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes, changing the oven racks halfway through, then remove the roasted veggies from the oven.

Now, assemble your sandwiches. Combine olive oil and Italian seasoning. Lightly brush the outside of each roll (top and bottom) with the seasoned olive oil. Stir balsamic vinegar into whatever is left of your seasoned olive oil, then drizzle a little onto the inside bottom of each ciabatta roll. Add one slice of provolone to each, top each generously with roasted veggies, and then add another slice of provolone and the top of the ciabatta roll.

Lastly, grill your sandwiches. Place the assembled sandwiches in a grill pan or large skillet, press down, and weigh them down with a press or large cast-iron skillet. Leave the weight on top while you cook your sandwiches over medium heat for 3-4 minutes each side, until nicely browned and the cheese is melted. (Do this in batches, depending on the size of your pan.)

Tips

If you have a panini press, use that instead! If you don't have a large grill pan or skillet, you may need to cook the sandwiches in batches. If some veggies fall out while you’re pressing the sandwiches, put them back in when you're done or enjoy them on the side.

You can swap out veggies or add extra ones, depending on your preference or what’s in season. For example, eggplant, yellow squash, red onion, spinach, or arugula would all work well.

Blue cheese butter

Ingredients

• Blue cheese, crumbled
• Butter, softened
• Scallion
• Worcestershire sauce
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh chives (optional)

Method

Firstly, make the blue cheese butter by mixing the ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Next, prepare the steak. Marinate the meat for 6 hours or overnight, then bring to room temperature. Season the steak and smoke it on the grill for about an hour. Increase the grill temperature, then return the steak to the grill and cook to your desired temperature. Let the meat rest, then slice thinly.

Finally, serve the steak with a generous helping of blue cheese butter on top. Enjoy!

Cheddar and gruyere blend

A blend of cheddar and gruyere cheese is a great choice for a London broil sandwich. This combination of cheeses creates a mild flavour that complements the coffee-rubbed London broil without overpowering it. The blend also has excellent melting properties, resulting in a gooey, stretchy texture that makes for a satisfying bite.

For the best results, use a cheese blend in the ratio of one part cheddar to one part gruyere. This can be achieved by grating equal quantities of both cheeses and mixing them together. Wood River Creamery Alpha's Morning Sun Cheese is a good option for this blend and can be purchased at Costco. However, if you cannot find this product, you can easily create your own blend at home.

When preparing the London broil sandwich, it is recommended to cook the sandwich slowly over medium-low heat. This ensures that the cheese melts evenly and the bread attains a golden, toasted texture without burning. Adding butter to the pan, instead of the bread, allows the butter to reach the nooks and crannies of the bread, resulting in a crunchy texture.

The coffee-rubbed London broil, combined with roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and the cheddar-gruyere cheese blend, creates a unique and flavourful sandwich. This combination of ingredients elevates the classic grilled cheese sandwich, resulting in a dish that is both interesting and satisfying.

Blue cheese crumbles, arugula, red onions

Blue cheese, arugula, and red onions are a fantastic combination to top off a London broil. This combination is versatile and can be used in a variety of ways, from sandwiches to full meals.

For a sandwich, a popular choice is to use a baguette or sourdough bread. Spread the bottom half with a generous amount of deli mustard, followed by blue cheese crumbles, arugula, and sliced red onions. Layer on thin slices of London broil and top it off with avocado or other vegetables such as caramelized onions, peppers, or mushrooms. Crown your sandwich with the top slice of bread and serve. This sandwich is a delicious and convenient option for lunch or a quick dinner.

If you're looking for a more substantial meal, consider grilling your London broil and topping it with a creamy blue cheese compound butter. Start by making a marinade with soy sauce, water, onion, garlic, red wine vinegar, vegetable oil, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and sugar. Marinate the steak for 6 hours or overnight. After removing it from the marinade, pat the steak dry, season it, and smoke it on the grill. While the steak is cooking, prepare the blue cheese butter by mixing butter, scallion, blue cheese crumbles, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Once the steak is done to your liking, let it rest, then slice it thinly and serve it with the delicious blue cheese butter on top.

Whether you choose to make a sandwich or a full meal, the combination of blue cheese crumbles, arugula, and red onions is a tasty choice to pair with London broil. The sharp and tangy flavour of blue cheese complements the beef perfectly, while the arugula and red onions add a refreshing crunch and a subtle sweetness.

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