Hot Beef Cheddar Melt - Easy comfort food in 20 minutes
Learn how to make a delicious hot beef cheddar melt recipe with tender roast beef, melted sharp cheddar, and caramelized onions on toasted bread
Ingredients
High-Quality Roast Beef
- The base of your hot beef cheddar melt is the roast beef. Choose thinly sliced tender cuts with lots of flavor. A chuck roast or top round offers the best mix of texture and taste.
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- A hot beef cheddar melt isn't complete without sharp cheddar cheese. Its bold tangy flavor pairs well with the roast beef.
Bread Options
- While sourdough bread is a classic choice try other breads for unique textures and flavors. A sturdy deli bread or a soft cafe bun can add a creative twist to your melt.
Caramelized Onions
- Caramelized onions can take your hot beef cheddar melt to the next level. Their sweet savory, and slightly charred flavors enhance the other ingredients.
Condiments
- Don't forget the finishing touches! A tangy mustard or creamy mayonnaise adds flavor. Try different condiments to find the perfect mix for your taste.
Instructions
Meat Preparation Tips
- Begin with top-notch roast beef. Cut it thinly against the grain for tender bites. Warm the slices gently on a skillet or griddle, avoiding overcooking.
Cheese Selection and Melting Technique
- Pick sharp cheddar cheese for the best melt. Slice or shred it and spread it evenly over the beef. This way, every bite has just the right cheese and meat mix.
- To melt the cheese perfectly, place the sandwich on a hot, buttered skillet or griddle.
Assembly Instructions
- Butter the bread slices on one side.
- Place the beef slices on the unbuttered side of one slice of bread.
- Layer the cheddar cheese over the beef.
- Cook the sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted.
- Slice the sandwich diagonally and serve hot.