Upstate New York Beef on Weck Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef sirloin or top round, thinly sliced 🥩
• 6 kummelweck rolls (kaiser rolls) 🍞
• 1/4 cup coarse kosher salt 🧂
• 2 tablespoons caraway seeds 🌱
• 1 tablespoon pretzel salt 🥨
• 1/4 cup prepared horseradish 🐎
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise 🥄
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 🍶

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Spread the coarse kosher salt evenly on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 10 minutes, until lightly golden.
3. In a small bowl, combine the toasted salt with the caraway seeds and pretzel salt. Mix well to create the seasoning blend.
4. Slice the kummelweck rolls in half horizontally and place them on a baking sheet.
5. Lightly moisten the cut sides of the rolls with water, then sprinkle the seasoning blend over the top.
6. Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, until warmed through and slightly crisp.
7. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness.
8. In a small bowl, mix together the prepared horseradish, mayonnaise, and Worcestershire sauce to make the horseradish sauce.
9. Spread a generous amount of horseradish sauce on the bottom half of each roll.
10. Pile the cooked beef slices onto the bottom half of each roll.
11. Place the top half of each roll over the beef to assemble the sandwiches.
12. Serve the Upstate New York Beef on Weck sandwiches warm, with additional horseradish sauce on the side for dipping.

About Upstate New York Beef on Weck:

Upstate New York Beef on Weck is a regional specialty sandwich that originated in the Buffalo area of Upstate New York. It features thinly sliced beef served on a kummelweck roll, which is a traditional German-style roll topped with coarse salt and caraway seeds. The distinctive seasoning on the roll gives the sandwich its unique flavor and texture. Typically, the beef is seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked to medium-rare before being piled onto the roll. The sandwich is often served with horseradish sauce on the side for dipping, adding a spicy kick to each bite. Upstate New York Beef on Weck is a beloved local favorite and a must-try for visitors to the region.

Enjoy a taste of Upstate New York with this iconic sandwich! 🥩🍞🐎