Roast Beef Sandwich with Watercress & Horseradish Mayonnaise
Peppery, creamy, and bursting with flavour, this roast beef sandwich recipe is where nostalgia meets a serious hit of horseradish heat.
Ingredients
Method
2) Combine thickened or Greek-style yoghurt, mayonnaise, horseradish and salt and pepper in a small bowl and stir to incorporate.
3) Place a small amount of watercress on four slices of bread and drizzle with two tablespoons of horseradish mayonnaise. Layer with 85g of roast beef per sandwich, tomato slices and onion slices.
4) Top with another slice of bread and wrap in waxed paper, then aluminum foil.
Calories 330; Total Fat 9 g; (Sat Fat 2 g, Mono Fat 2 g, Poly Fat 4 g) ; Protein 22 g; Carb 40 g; Fiber 6 g; Cholesterol 33 mg; Sodium 1300 mg
Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese, Selenium
Good source of: Vitamin A, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus
A classic deli-style roast beef sandwich with a tangy twist.
Straight from the heart of the classic American deli, this roast beef sandwich recipe is kitchen comfort meets café cool. Thinly sliced, perfectly cooked roast beef, peppery watercress, and juicy tomato come together with a punchy, creamy horseradish mayonnaise that packs more personality than your average sandwich!
The magic starts with the sauce. It’s the secret weapon of every good deli-style roast beef sandwich - a blend of non-fat Greek yoghurt and mayo laced with white horseradish, salt, and a crack of black pepper. Creamy yet sharp, it’s the kind of spread that makes this beef roast sandwich recipe anything but ordinary.
Now to build this unbelievable deli-style roast beef sandwich! Grab a few slices of whole grain pumpernickel bread, or go for crusty ciabatta, rye rolls, or rustic sourdough if you fancy mixing it up. Lightly toast your bread for a bit of crunch, then add a generous layer of the horseradish spread on both sides. Add the roast beef, tomato slices, crisp onion rings, and watercress for the final flourish. Then sit back and enjoy a roast beef sandwich recipe that proves simple flavours done well will never go out of style.
Serve with homemade, hand cut potato crisps, a side of creamy slaw, or a bowl of crispy salty French fries for the ultimate diner vibe, or pair with a warm bowl of soup for the cosiest lunch break ever.
Whether you’re channeling your inner deli chef or looking to elevate a weekday lunch, this deli-style roast beef sandwich knows how to deliver satisfaction - fast, fresh, and full of flavour. And if you’re looking for more sensational sandwiches, try our incredible braised short rib club, a classic Cuban steak sandwich, or our decadent Monte Cristo!
