Roast Beef Sandwich With Bacon Onion Jam

Roast Beef Sandwich With Bacon Onion Jam

Tender slices of roast beef are piled high on garlic bread, then topped with caramelized bacon onion jam, crispy fried onions, and melted cheese for the ultimate roast beef sandwich.

Course Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword Garlic Bread, roast beef, Sandwich Recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings Sandwiches

Calories 1205kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Ingredients

ROAST BEEF

1-1½ lbs shaved roast beef *Note 1

BACON ONION JAM

16 oz thick cut bacon *Note 2
3 cups chopped yellow onions
2 tsp finely minced garlic
½ cup light brown sugar
⅓ balsamic or apple cider vinegar
¼ maple syrup

GARLIC BUTTER

8 tbsp butter, melted
5-6 large garlic cloves, minced
¼ tsp sea salt, + more to taste

ROAST BEEF SANDWICH

4 sandwich rolls *Note 3
4 slices meltable cheese Provolone, Swiss, Monterey Jack
1 cup fried onions

Instructions

BACON ONION JAM

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until crispy, stirring frequently. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
Remove all but about 3 tablespoons of the bacon grease.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the onions to the skillet. Cook for about 20-25 minutes to caramelize, stirring frequently.
Add the garlic, brown sugar, vinegar, maple syrup, and cooked bacon to the skillet and stir to combine. Simmer for 7-10 minutes, until the jam has thickened.

GARLIC BREAD

While the onions are caramelizing, prep the garlic bread. Pre-heat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the rolls in half (lengthwise) and place on the baking sheet.
Add the melted butter, minced garlic, and salt to a small bowl and mix to combine. Evenly distribute the butter mixture over the pieces of bread.
Cover with foil and bake for 10-12 minutes, until warm throughout. Optional: broil for 2-3 minutes for an extra crispy bun.

BUILD THE SANDWICH

Layer the cheese and shaved roast beef on the bottoms of the rolls. Broil for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Keep an eye on it - it can burn quickly.
Place ¼ cup of bacon onion jam and ¼ cup of fried onions on each sandwich, followed by the top of the roll. Serve immediately for best results.

Notes

Note 1 - You can use any type of roast beef you prefer. Just make sure it's shaved or as thinly sliced as possible.

Note 2 - The jam can be made up to two weeks in advance. Just make sure you warm it up a bit before adding to the sandwich.

Note 3 -You can use any sturdy roll you like. A few options: ciabatta rolls, french bread or brioche. The broiling time may differer, however, so adjust accordingly.

Leftovers - leftover sandwiches can be reheated in the oven. Just wrap in foil and bake at 350℉ until warm.

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