Roast Beef & Cheddar

Ingredients · 2 servings

• 180 gRoast beef, thinly sliced
• 70 gSharp cheddar, sliced
• 2Kaiser roll, split
• 20 gHorseradish, prepared
• 20 gArugula, washed and dried
• 30 gMayonnaise
• 14 gButter, softened
• 1 gBlack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

stovetop, skillet, lid, small bowl, spoon, knife, cutting board, tongs, spatula

Instructions

1. 1
   Mise en place

   Gather the ingredients, skillet, lid, small bowl, spoon, knife, cutting board, tongs, and spatula before you start. · 3 min

   What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.

2. 2
   Mix spread

   Stir mayonnaise, horseradish, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and evenly speckled. · 2 min

   What to look for: The spread looks creamy with fine pepper flecks.

3. 3
   Toast rolls

   Heat a skillet over medium heat, butter the cut sides of the rolls, and toast them until golden and lightly crisp. · 3 min

   What to look for: The cut sides are golden with crisp edges.

4. 4
   Warm beef

   Place roast beef in loose folds in the warm skillet and heat briefly, turning with tongs so the slices stay tender. · 2 min

   When it is done: The ready to eat beef should be hot throughout, especially for high risk diners.

5. 5
   Melt cheddar

   Lay sharp cheddar over the warm beef, cover the skillet, and heat just until the cheese softens and begins to melt. · 2 min

   When it is done: The beef remains moist and the cheese is fully softened.

6. 6
   Build sandwiches

   Spread horseradish mayonnaise on the toasted rolls, add arugula, then pile on the warm roast beef and melted cheddar. · 3 min

   What to look for: Each roll is filled generously with visible greens, beef, and melted cheese.

7. 7
   Serve warm

   Close the sandwiches, press gently, and serve at once while the rolls are crisp and the cheddar is still melted. · 1 min

   What to look for: The sandwich holds together and the cheese remains glossy.