Life, Home & Table · Story 9

Ribeye Sandwiches [homemade]

A Reddit user shared photos of homemade ribeye sandwiches, earning over 6,800 upvotes on r/food. The post sparked discussion about ingredients, preparation, and the best way to serve thin-cut ribeye on a roll.

This post highlights the enduring appeal of recreating restaurant-style sandwiches at home, particularly using premium cuts like ribeye. It also reflects the communal recipe-sharing culture on food subreddits.

Key details

  • The post on r/food received 6,898 upvotes and 263 comments as of June 11, 2026.
  • A top commenter, u/PitSpecialist, shared a detailed recipe including thin-cut prime ribeyes, Kaiser rolls, bell peppers, onions, mayo, horseradish, and seasoning blend.
  • Another commenter, u/spliffyshirt, mentioned making a similar sandwich using thin-cut sirloins from Costco and referenced a Denver restaurant's 'phunky Philly' sandwich.
  • Several commenters discussed the challenge of eating a whole ribeye in a sandwich without slicing the meat first.

Discussion angles

  • The debate over whether ribeye should be sliced before serving in a sandwich to make it easier to eat.
  • The comparison of using thin-cut ribeye versus sirloin for a more affordable and still tasty sandwich.
  • The sharing of a specific recipe from a commenter, including seasoning and cooking method on a kettle grill.
  • The reference to a Denver restaurant's 'phunky Philly' sandwich and rumors of its discontinuation, adding a local food culture angle.
  • The general enthusiasm for the recipe and multiple commenters expressing intent to try it themselves.

Top comments

Commenters reacted positively to the sandwich photos, with many praising the appearance and asking for recipe details. Several users shared their own variations, such as using sirloin or cooking on a kettle grill, while others pointed out that eating whole ribeye in a sandwich can be messy without slicing. A few commenters also referenced a Denver restaurant dish as inspiration.

Been doing something similar with the thin cut sirloins at Costco. Did phillys, and now doing the “phunky Phillys” from “fire on the mountain” in Denver (rumor is they’re discontinuing it)....
u/spliffyshirt · 296 score
Thin Ribeye Sandwiches on the Kettle Ingredients Thin-cut prime ribeyes Kaiser rolls Bell peppers Onions Mayo Horseradish Seasoning Salt Black pepper Garlic powder Onion powder I seasoned the ribeyes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder while...
u/PitSpecialist · 273 score
These look great but eating a whole ribeye with just your teeth is always a bit of a pain in the ass
u/urnbabyurn · 224 score
I like that you addressed my only concern, which is that the rib eye hasn’t been sliced.
u/spaceporter · 104 score
Damm this sounds good
u/PitSpecialist · 96 score