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Beef on Weck

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Beef on Weck is a legendary sandwich from the Buffalo, NY region featuring tender roast beef piled high on a kümmelweck roll—crusty on the outside with coarse salt and caraway seeds—and served with hot au jus and horseradish for dipping and spreading. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Ingredients

  • 4 kümmelweck rolls (or substitute Kaiser rolls topped with coarse kosher salt and caraway seeds) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • 1½ lb roast beef, cooked rare and thinly sliced :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • 1 cup beef broth or au jus, warmed
  • Prepared horseradish (to taste)
  • Olive oil or melted butter for brushing rolls (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). If using plain Kaiser rolls, brush the tops with olive oil or melted butter, sprinkle generously with caraway seeds and coarse salt, then warm the rolls in the oven briefly. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  2. Warm the beef broth or au jus in a saucepan until simmering.
  3. Briefly dip or heat the sliced roast beef in the hot au jus just until warmed through.
  4. Slice the rolls; pile the hot sliced beef generously onto the bottom half of each roll.
  5. Spoon a little of the au jus over the meat to enhance juiciness.
  6. Spread prepared horseradish on the top half of the roll, then assemble the sandwich and serve immediately—extra au jus on the side is recommended. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Notes

  • Authentic Beef on Weck contains only the roll, the roast beef, au jus, and horseradish—no other fillings or cheeses. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  • The key distinctive element is the kümmelweck roll topped with salt and caraway seeds—this is what gives the sandwich its name and flavor. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
  • Use high‑quality, rare roast beef for best texture and flavor; thicker cuts can dry out. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
  • Serve with a crisp dill pickle spear and fries for a traditional Buffalo‑style accompaniment. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

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