Description
Midwest-inspired cheesy hot beef sandwich blends savory roast beef with melted provolone on crusty Italian bread. Rich flavors and hearty ingredients create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) thinly sliced roast beef
- 4 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
Produce and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 4 hamburger buns
- Butter for buns
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, sautéing onions and garlic until translucent and fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour into the pan, whisking continuously to create a smooth roux and cook for approximately 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in beef broth and milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps and ensure a silky consistency, cooking until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Season the gravy with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Gently fold prepared beef into the creamy sauce, simmering for 3-4 minutes to ensure the meat is thoroughly heated.
- Spread soft butter on both sides of sandwich buns, then toast in a separate skillet or under the broiler until edges turn golden brown and crispy.
- Generously layer the warm, saucy beef onto the toasted buns, covering with melted cheese slices.
- Garnish with optional toppings like chopped parsley or pickled jalapeños, and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by caramelizing onions slowly for deeper, richer taste profile.
- Prevent gravy lumps by whisking flour and liquid smoothly, ensuring constant stirring during roux preparation.
- Select high-quality beef like chuck roast or leftover pot roast for maximum tenderness and juiciness.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like Swiss, provolone, or aged cheddar to customize sandwich’s flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg