Open-face Prime Rib Sandwiches with Black Peppercorn Aioli

Open-face Prime Rib Sandwiches with Black Peppercorn Aioli

New Year’s Eve we enjoyed a big prime rib roast for dinner.  Today, I knew I needed to use the extra prime rib and couldn’t think of anything better than a hot prime rib sandwich as we watched football this afternoon!  Don’t you love it when one great meal becomes two?

OPEN-FACE PRIME RIB SANDWICHES

with Black Peppercorn Aioli

1 1/2 cups of sliced onion

1 Tbsp of Montreal Seasoning

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

1 cup of mayonnaise

3 Tbsp of freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp of lemon juice

1 Tbsp of minced garlic

4 ciabatta rolls

2 lbs of cooked prime rib, sliced thin

8 slices of Provolone Cheese

4 sprigs of thyme

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Slice the onion and cook over medium heat in a skillet with melted butter and hot oil.  Add Montreal Seasoning and cook until tender.  Remove from heat.  Set aside.

Slice Ciabatta Rolls in half.  Place on a baking sheet.  Spread 1 Tbsp of aioli on each slice.  Top with prime rib, sautéed onion, cheese and a pinch of fresh thyme.

Bake in oven for 5 minutes or until cheese starts to bubble.  Allow to cool and serve.