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Roast Beef Sandwiches with Thousand Island Dressing and Crispy Shallots

This take on the Beef 1000—arguably one of the world's greatest roast beef sandwiches—is a great use for leftover roast beef.

International30 minhard4 servings
Roast Beef Sandwiches with Thousand Island Dressing and Crispy Shallots

Ingredients

  • 3 shallots , slice d thin
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound roast beef , slice d thin
  • 4 brioche buns
  • 4 thin slice scheddar cheese (2 ounce s)

Instructions

  1. {'@type': 'HowToSection', 'name': 'FOR THE SHALLOTS:', 'itemListElement': [{'@type': 'HowToStep', 'text': 'Combine shallots and oil in medium bowl.
  2. Microwave for 3 minutes.
  3. If shallots have not yet begun to brown, stir and continue to microwave 90 seconds longer.
  4. Repeat stirring and microwaving in 90 second increments until beginning to brown.
  5. Repeat stirring and microwaving in 30 second increments until deep golden brown.
  6. Using slotted spoon, transfer shallots to paper towel lined plate; dust with sugar (to offset any bitterness) and season with salt to taste.
  7. Let drain and crisp, about 5 minutes (cooled shallots may be stored in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days).'}]}
  8. {'@type': 'HowToSection', 'name': 'FOR THE DRESSING:', 'itemListElement': [{'@type': 'HowToStep', 'text': 'Stir all ingredients together in bowl (dressing can be refrigerated for up to 2 days).'}, {'@type': 'HowToStep', 'text': 'Spread roast beef slices on cutting board and season with salt to taste.
  9. Open buns and spread tops and bottoms generously with dressing.
  10. Place 4 ounces of beef on each bun bottom.
  11. Top each with one quarter of shallots and 1 slice cheese.
  12. Cover with bun tops and serve.'}]}
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