How to Make Chef John's Beef on Weck Sandwiches - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beef on Weck sandwiches are a classic comfort food that originated in Western New York, and they are a favorite among sandwich lovers everywhere. The sandwich is made with thinly sliced roast beef and served on a kummelweck roll, a Kaiser-style roll topped with pretzel salt and caraway seeds. It's a simple yet delicious combination that has been satisfying hungry appetites for generations.

Chef John's Beef on Weck sandwiches take this classic dish to a whole new level. Chef John, a re...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    388 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 817mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 46g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 689mg