CHEF JOHN'S BEEF ON WECK SANDWICHES

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Welcome to one of this country's most delicious unknown sandwiches, the Beef on Weck. This simple but brilliant creation features thinly sliced, horseradish-covered roast beef piled high on a freshly baked kummelweck roll. When you add a steaming ramekin of fresh beef jus for dunking, you'll understand why this is the pride of Western New York (sorry, chicken wings). Serve with chips or fries and pickles on the side.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Beef

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds beef top-sirloin roast
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 ½ cups cold beef broth
2 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar, or to taste
4 kummelweck dinner rolls, split
¼ cup extra-hot prepared horseradish, or to taste

Steps:

  • Season beef with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef roast in hot oil until browned on all sides on each side, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 125 degrees F (52 degrees C). Transfer beef to a plate to rest.
  • Remove skillet from heat and whisk flour into skillet until flour taste cooks off, about 1 minute. Pour cold beef broth into skillet; place skillet over medium-high heat. Stir balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and any accumulated juices from the roast beef plate into beef broth mixture; cook until jus reduces slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Slice sirloin as thinly as possible against the grain. Pile meat onto the base of each roll. Spread a thick layer of horseradish on the top bun and place top bun over meat. Serve with jus for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 46.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 817.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Bisma Shahzadi
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I've had better beef on weck sandwiches.


Abdul Rahman Warrich
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sandwiches didn't turn out as good as I hoped.


Maytherose Gallimore
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I used a different type of bread than the recipe called for and the sandwiches still turned out great.


Jay Richmond
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These sandwiches are a bit messy to eat, but they're so worth it.


Diana Caus
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I'm not a big fan of horseradish, so I omitted it from the sauce. The sandwiches were still delicious.


Md naim ahmed naddem
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The horseradish sauce is what really makes this sandwich. It's got a nice tang that cuts through the richness of the beef.


Jess Fern
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I made these sandwiches for my husband's birthday party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Jumshad Malik
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These sandwiches are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Ashton Lavelle
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find.


saltygrump
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Chef John's Beef on Weck Sandwiches were a hit with my family! The beef was tender and juicy, and the horseradish sauce added a nice kick. I'll definitely be making these again.