Beef on Weck

​It's Beef on Weck, the classic sandwich from Buffalo, New York. This quick and easy version is delicious, serve with fries or chips and a nice cold beer!

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Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Ingredients

• 6 Tbs mayonnaise
• 2 Tbs prepared horseradish OR horseradish sauce that has very few ingredients in it
• 2 Tbs sour cream
• ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ⅛ tsp pepper

Directions

• Mix all ingredients together
• Store in the refrigerator until ready to use

Beef on Weck

Ingredients

• 4 kaiser rolls, sliced
• 1 egg white
• 1 tsp water
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 1 ½ lb roast beef - deli style sliced a little thicker than shaved (2-3 slices per sandwich)
• 14-16 oz beef consommé or good quality beef broth
• Creamy horseradish sauce

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
• Slice kaiser rolls and place on the baking sheet
• Lightly beat the egg white with 1 tsp water added to it
• Brush the tops with the egg wash, sprinkle with salt then caraway seeds
• Bake rolls for 4-5 minutes to set
• In a small pot, heat beef broth to a simmer
• Add roast beef slices (2-3 per sandwich) to the warmed broth, one slice at a time so all are coated in broth. Heat 2-3 minutes
• Put horseradish sauce on the bottom bun
• Top with about 4 oz roast beef
• Add more horseradish on the top bun if desired, then put together the sandwich
• Serve immediately with a side of warm broth for dipping. It’s great with fries or chips and a cold beer!

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