With the weather finally warming up and the sweet scent of spring coming closer, we tend to forget about the bigger beef cuts like , Beef Roast and Brisket. But let me tell you, those are still my go to cut to grab at any season.
Putting some quick lunch sandwiches together for the family doesn't need to be boring. And having thin sliced Beef Roast on hand is such a time saver, but best of all, delicious!
So let me share one of my go to beef roast sandwich recipes with you;
Hot Beef Sandwiches with Onion jam!
You can build your sandwiches with whatever you would like on them, but this is one is a true favorite.
We love a good roast beef sandwich, and this one is the king of all roast beef sandwiches.
There’s something so good about the combination of ultra-thin shaved roast beef on top of garlic bread with melted mozzarella.
But the onion jam used for this roast beef sandwich recipe just takes it over the top!
Best Roast for slicing? I would recommend the Blade Roast or Round Roast. Any Roast would work really, you just need to cook it the right way for slicing.
Ingredients
For the garlic rolls
• ▢8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ▢1/4 cup olive oil
• ▢5 cloves garlic grated
• ▢1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes optional
• ▢1/4 cup minced flat-leaf Italian parsley
• ▢salt to taste
• ▢4 large hard rolls
• ▢3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano
For the onion jam
• ▢1/4 cup olive oil
• ▢3 large sweet onions diced, about 2 pounds
• ▢1/2 teaspon kosher salt
• ▢3/4 cup sugar
• ▢1 cup balsamic vinegar
• ▢1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
For the sandwiches
• ▢4 large garlic rolls from above
• ▢1 pound shredded or roast beef
• ▢1/2 pound sliced mozzarella cheese
• ▢1 cup onion jam from above
Instructions
For the garlic rolls
• Preheat oven to 350f and set the first rack in the middle and the other rack to the top 1/3 of the oven.
• Saute the garlic in the butter and oil for 2-3 minutes over medium-low heat or until fragrant. Turn off the heat and add in the crushed red pepper flakes and parsley along with a pinch of salt.
• Cut the rolls open and distribute the garlic butter all over the inside of each roll. Sprinkle with the Pecorino then place the rolls on a baking sheet and cover with foil.
• Bake for 12 minutes on the lower rack then remove the foil and move the bread to the higher rack. Broil for 1-3 minutes or until the bread is golden around the sides and sizzling but not burnt. Watch the whole time and be prepared to remove it quickly.
For the onion jam
• Saute the onions in olive oil over medium heat until golden (about 15 minutes).
• Add the salt, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and thyme. Cook for another 10 minutes or until the jam has thickened.
• Taste test and adjust salt, pepper, and sugar levels to taste. Pour the jam into a bowl and set aside.
For the sandwiches
• Place the roast beef then top with mozzarella on the bottom half of each roll, dividing evenly. Place just the bottom sides onto a baking sheet and broil until the cheese melts (about 2-3 minutes). Watch carefully!
• Spread the onion jam on top of the sandwiches then place the top rolls onto the sandwich.
Notes
• 3/4 cup of sugar will yield a moderately sweet onion jam. Feel free to use more or less sugar to taste.
• Leftovers can be saved in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven wrapped in foil at 350f until warm.
I hope you try this recipes. If you need a roast, we have some good options for you. Head on over to our online shop to view our options.
https://meatandcoalberta.ca/products/roasts
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