Roast beef sandwiches have a rich and delicious history that dates back to the European influence on Latin American cuisine. This dish combines the tradition of roast beef, a very popular roasted meat cut in England, with fresh ingredients and intense flavors that were adapted in different countries. In various Latin American countries, they are known by similar names, although they may have some variations depending on the region. For example, in Argentina and Uruguay, they are usually simply called "roast beef sandwiches" and are widely enjoyed at family gatherings and as a quick and tasty option for informal meals. In Mexico, although it is not as common under that name, similar preparations can be found that combine preserved meat with local traditional ingredients. The mix of sauerkraut and pickled meat reflects the German influence present in some areas of South America, making these sandwiches an interesting bridge between culinary cultures.
Roast beef sandwiches
How to Prepare Roast Beef Sandwiches
To prepare these delicious roast beef sandwiches, you must first gather the ingredients: mayonnaise, bell pepper, hot sauce, rye bread, Swiss cheese, pickled beef, sauerkraut, and butter.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped bell pepper, and hot sauce until you get a homogeneous mixture.
Spread about 1 tablespoon of this mixture on each slice of rye bread.
Cut the Swiss cheese slices in half crosswise to make assembling the sandwich easier.
On each of the 4 slices of bread with the mixture, place a slice of cheese, 1/4 of the pickled beef, 1/4 of the sauerkraut, another slice of cheese, and finally another slice of bread, making sure the side with the mixture is facing down.
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine.
Brown the sandwiches on one side, then flip them and cook until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted, adding more butter or margarine if necessary to prevent sticking.
Finally, cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately, enjoying a perfect balance between the intense flavor of the meat and the creamy texture of the cheese and mayonnaise mixture.
Ingredients (8)
- Mayonnaise
- Bell Pepper
- Hot Sauce
- Rye Bread
- Swiss Cheese
- Corned Beef
- Sauerkraut
- Butter
Instructions (17 steps)
- 1 In a small bowl
- 2 combine the first 3 ingredients
- 3 Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture on each bread slice
- 4 Break the cheese slices in half crosswise
- 5 On each of the 4 bread slices
- 6 place a cheese slice
- 7 1/4 of the corned beef
- 8 1/4 of the sauerkraut
- 9 another cheese slice
- 10 and another bread slice
- 11 with the mixture side down
- 12 In a 12" skillet over medium heat
- 13 in 2 tablespoons of hot butter or margarine
- 14 brown the sandwiches on one side
- 15 Flip and cook until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted
- 16 adding more butter or margarine if necessary
- 17 Cut each sandwich in half