Italian Beef Melt on Toasted Garlic Buns
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Italian Beef Melt on Toasted Garlic Buns—a hearty, flavor-packed sandwich destined to be your new favorite meal. Thinly sliced Italian roast beef is seasoned and warmed to perfection, then layered onto golden, garlic-buttered buns that are toasted just right. Topped with gooey, melted provolone cheese and the optional kick of tangy giardiniera, this sandwich strikes the perfect balance between savory and zesty. Serve it alongside a rich beef au jus or broth for dipping, and you’ve got a meal that feels like it came straight from an Italian bistro to your table. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian roast beef (thinly sliced)
- 8 slices Provolone cheese (sliced)
- 4 buns Italian sandwich buns
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Giardiniera (optional, for topping)
- 1 cup Beef au jus or broth (for dipping, optional)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and minced garlic. Mix well to make garlic butter.
Slice the Italian sandwich buns in half lengthwise. Brush the cut sides with the garlic butter, making sure to cover them evenly.
Place the buns, cut-side up, on a baking sheet. Toast them in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced Italian roast beef and season with salt and black pepper. Heat the beef for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
Divide the heated roast beef evenly among the toasted buns, layering it on the bottom halves.
Top the beef with 2 slices of provolone cheese per sandwich. Place the sandwiches back in the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Optional: While the cheese melts, warm the giardiniera and beef au jus or broth in separate small pots over low heat.
Remove the sandwiches from the oven. If using, spoon some giardiniera on top of the melted cheese.
Close each sandwich with the top half of the toasted buns and serve immediately, with au jus or broth on the side for dipping if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.9 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 139 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 2721 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 53.6 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 461 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 582 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
