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- Need a sandwich that'll really hit the spot? This hot beef and cheese combo is pure comfort food magic! I perfected this recipe trying to recreate those amazing deli sandwiches and honestly it might be even better. Think tender beef swimming in rich gravy topped with melty cheese all on a toasted bun heaven!
Let's Make It
- Start The Good Stuff
- Melt some butter in your skillet toss in diced onions and garlic. Let them get soft and fragrant your kitchen's already smelling amazing!
- Make Your Gravy Base
- Sprinkle flour over those onions stir it around until it gets a little golden. This is what makes your gravy thick and rich.
- Gravy Time
- Pour in your broth and milk nice and slow keep stirring! No lumps allowed. Let it bubble and thicken up about 5 minutes till it coats the back of a spoon.
- Add That Beef
- Drop your sliced roast beef right into that gravy stir it all around let every piece get coated in that sauce. Let it warm through and get all tender.
- Toast Those Buns
- Butter your buns inside pop them on a griddle or under the broiler till they're golden. That crunch makes everything better!
- Build Your Beauty
- Pile that hot beef and gravy on your toasted bun top with cheese while it's still steaming hot so it gets all melty. Add your extras lettuce tomato whatever makes you happy.
Make It Perfect
- Keep stirring that gravy while it thickens or you'll get lumps. Hot beef needs hot buns so time your toasting right. And don't skip that buttery crunch on the bun it holds up better to all that gravy!
Mix It Up
- Try different cheeses provolone gets super stringy Swiss adds nice tang. Want extra flavor? Sauté some mushrooms with those onions. Need more beef? Go for it! These sandwiches are all about making you happy.
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Serve It Up
- Get these to the table while they're hot that's when they're best! Set out extra gravy on the side for dipping some pickles maybe some chips. Perfect for lunch dinner or anytime you need some serious comfort food.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → What cheese works best?
Provolone or Swiss melt well and complement the beef.
- → Can I use leftover roast beef?
Yes, great way to use leftover beef.
- → Why make a roux first?
Creates smooth, thick gravy without lumps.
- → Can I make gravy ahead?
Yes, reheat gently before adding beef.
- → What bread is best?
Any sturdy roll that can hold gravy.