Chef John's Beef on Weck Sandwiches

Chef John's Beef on Weck Sandwiches
  • 2 pounds beef top-sirloin roast
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • 2 1/2 cups cold beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar, or to taste
  • 4 kummelweck dinner rolls, split
  • 1/4 cup extra-hot prepared horseradish, or to taste


  1. Season beef with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef roast in hot oil until browned on all sides on each side, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 125 degrees F (52 degrees C). Transfer beef to a plate to rest.
  3. Remove skillet from heat and whisk flour into skillet until flour taste cooks off, about 1 minute. Pour cold beef broth into skillet; place skillet over medium-high heat. Stir balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and any accumulated juices from the roast beef plate into beef broth mixture; cook until jus reduces slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
  4. Slice sirloin as thinly as possible against the grain. Pile meat onto the base of each roll. Spread a thick layer of horseradish on the top bun and place top bun over meat. Serve with jus for dipping.

04/29/2018
Chef John's Beef on Weck Sandwiches, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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