Description
Roast beef and horseradish sandwich brings together tender slices of beef and zesty horseradish cream on crusty bread for a classic lunch favorite. Grab some quality ingredients and craft this quick, satisfying sandwich that delivers bold flavor in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 6 ounces roast beef, thinly sliced
Breads and Cheese:
- 2 crusty bread or rolls
- 2 slices swiss, provolone, or cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- ½ cup arugula or baby spinach
- 1 tomato, sliced
- ¼ red onion, thin rings
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoons sour cream, mayo, or greek yogurt
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whip together 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish and 2 tablespoons sour cream in a small bowl until completely blended and creamy.
- Grab your crusty bread and slide both halves into the toaster, setting it to medium-high for 1-2 minutes until edges turn golden brown and crisp.
- Remove toasted bread and spread horseradish cream evenly across both interior surfaces, ensuring complete coverage.
- Layer 3 ounces of thinly sliced roast beef across the bottom bread slice, creating an even, slightly overlapping arrangement.
- Place one slice of swiss cheese directly on top of the roast beef.
- Scatter ½ cup fresh arugula over the cheese, allowing leaves to peek out around the edges.
- Arrange 2-3 thin tomato slices across the arugula, covering most of the surface.
- Sprinkle thin red onion rings across the tomatoes, distributing them carefully.
- Season with a pinch of salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
- Add remaining 3 ounces of roast beef on top of the seasoned vegetables.
- Top with second cheese slice and complete sandwich with remaining bread half.
- Optional: Place open sandwich under broiler at 500°F for 45-60 seconds to slightly melt cheese.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while ingredients remain fresh and warm.
Notes
- Horseradish cream gets better with a pinch of salt and a dash of black pepper to balance its sharp bite.
- Choose high-quality deli roast beef sliced thin for the most tender and flavorful sandwich experience.
- Toast bread until golden and crisp, but not too dark, to maintain a delicate crunch without burning.
- For a low-carb version, replace bread with large lettuce leaves or use low-carb tortillas as a wrap alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg