Description
Mouthwatering cheesy hot beef sandwich delivers classic comfort with tender roasted meat and melted cheese. Hearty flavors blend perfectly between crusty bread layers you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound cooked, shredded beef (leftover roast beef or deli-style beef)
- 4 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
Bread and Accompaniments:
- 4 hoagie rolls or sandwich buns
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sauteed mushrooms
Seasonings and Condiments:
- 1 cup beef gravy
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by combining shredded meat with beef gravy in a medium skillet. Heat over medium temperature for 5-7 minutes, stirring intermittently until thoroughly warmed. Enhance flavor with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Generously coat the interior of hoagie rolls with butter. Toast rolls cut-side down in a separate skillet or griddle until achieving a rich golden-brown color, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Distribute the heated beef evenly across toasted rolls. Layer with cheese slices, and optionally incorporate sauteed onions or mushrooms for additional depth.
- Arrange assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet. Position under broiler for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to ensure cheese melts completely and develops a lightly bubbling surface.
- Optional: Apply a thin spread of mayonnaise across the top roll halves for added moisture and tangy flavor. Serve immediately, accompanying the sandwiches with extra gravy for dipping purposes.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like provolone, Swiss, or pepper jack to add unique flavor profiles to the sandwich.
- Slow-cooked or leftover pot roast works excellently as an alternative to pre-shredded beef, providing richer and more tender meat.
- Consider gluten-free hoagie rolls or low-carb lettuce wraps for dietary modifications, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delicious sandwich.
- Add caramelized onions or roasted bell peppers for extra depth and complexity in the overall taste and texture of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg