If you’re looking for a delicious meal on your Disney vacation, Disney Springs has tons of great options.

Pepe

We were recently invited to a media event at Pepe by José Andrés, a quick-service restaurant next door to the Chef’s signature restaurant, Jaleo — and we really enjoyed how fresh and tasty everything was! Sandwiches are the feature here, and boy do they make them well. Their #1 seller, the Pepito De Ternera, is a savory delight made with ribeye steak, cheese, and caramelized onions that really impressed us. Can’t make it to Disney Springs soon to try this dish? Don’t worry, we have the recipe!

The folks at Pepe were kind enough to hand out the details so that YOU can try this one at home, so let’s dive in!

Pepito de Ternera

Ingredients

• 1 lb ribeye top sirloin, sliced thin
• 2 yellow onions
• 2 green bell peppers
• 1/2 lb Manchego cheese, shredded
• 1/2 lb Havarti cheese, shredded
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 Tbl dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup of canola oil
• 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbl butter, unsalted
• Ciabatta bread

Method

Caramelized Onions:

• Slice onions into long thin strips.
• With about half a cup of extra virgin olive oil, add to a medium size pot on low heat.
• Add onions and a pinch of salt.
• Caramelize on low heat until onions are brown and sweet.

Roasted Green Bell Pepper:

• Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees F.
• Using your hand, rub canola oil around the outside of the green bell peppers.
• Add to oven and cook for about 15 minutes.
• Use the broil option for the last 5 minutes of the process.
• Once the green bell pepper is charred on the outside remove it from the oven and add it to a container and cover it with plastic wrap.
• Let it sit for 20 minutes.
• Once cooled, peel the outside of the peppers and remove the inside core and seeds.
• Cut into thin strips.

Mayo Mostasa:

• Using a bowl and a whisk, add 2 cups of mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard.
• Mix until well incorporated.

Ribeye/Sirloin Meat:

• Using a griddle or a sautee pan, cook shaved ribeye meat over medium heat.
• Make sure to season your meat.
• Add the caramelized onions and roasted green pepper to this mixture.
• Add Manchego cheese and Havarti cheese directly on top of the shaved ribeye and vegetables so that it melts slightly.

Ciabatta:

• Slice the ciabatta in half.
• Using 2 tablespoons of butter add to sautèe pan or griddle.
• Toast both sides of the bread until caramelized.

Assembly: 

• Add the desired amount of Mayo Mostasa. If you are like José you will probably want to add a little extra!
• Add ribeye and caramelized vegetable mixture. Enjoy!

Pepito de Ternera

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The Recipe

And there you have it! You’re just a few steps away from trying this sandwich at home. Will you be giving it a shot? Let us know in the comments! Click here for more Disney recipes.

And click here to see our full review of Pepe by Jose Andres!

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