Chef John's Beef on Weck Sandwiches Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Beef Recipes. (Chef John's Beef on Weck Sandwiches Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chef John's Beef on Weck Sandwiches Recipe

Ingredients

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

Italian Baked Meatballs

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Season beef with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Beef on Weck Sandwiches Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 387.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 46.1g 92%

Carbohydrates: 17.9g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 13.5g 21%

Saturated Fat: 4.1g 20%

Cholesterol: 79mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 1.7IU

Niacin Equivalents: 19.5mg 150%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 58%

Vitamin C: 3.8mg 6%

Folate: 55.9mcg 14%

Calcium: 95.7mg 10%

Iron: 4.1mg 23%

Magnesium: 49.6mg 18%

Potassium: 688.7mg 19%

Sodium: 817.1mg 33%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 33%

Calories From Fat: 121.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.