Description
Hearty cheesy hot beef sandwich celebrates classic comfort with layers of savory meat and melted cheese. Robust flavors and simple ingredients make this sandwich a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound sliced beef (roast beef or steak)
Bread:
- 4 hoagie rolls or sandwich bread
Cheese and Dairy:
- 4 slices provolone or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cloves garlic (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup caramelized onions (optional)
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet to medium temperature, melting butter or heating oil until surface is glossy and shimmering.
- Generously season beef with aromatic salt, cracked pepper, and minced garlic, then gently warm the meat until it reaches a tender, appetizing temperature.
- Utilize the same heated skillet to create golden, crisp edges on hoagie rolls or bread slices, transforming their texture into a crunchy foundation.
- Carefully arrange the warmed, seasoned beef across the toasted bread, creating an even, mouth-watering layer.
- Strategically place cheese slices atop the beef, allowing them to melt and create a luxurious, cascading blanket of creamy richness.
- Enhance the sandwich with optional caramelized onions for sweet depth or drizzle hot sauce for a spicy kick, personalizing the flavor profile.
- Plate immediately while the sandwich remains piping hot, ensuring the cheese remains perfectly molten and the bread maintains its crisp texture.
Notes
- Select thinly sliced roast beef for quicker heating and more tender texture.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like provolone, Swiss, or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Use gluten-free bread or rolls to make this recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Enhance sandwich depth by spreading a thin layer of horseradish or mustard before adding beef for extra zesty kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg