Cuban Beef Sandwich
Cuban Beef Sandwich Recipe
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 3 hr
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 Cuban sandwich loaves
- 300 g beef, cut into large cubes
- 1 white onion
- 2 beef salami slices
- 1 garlic clove
- 8 slices of Swiss Cheese
- Butter
- Vegetable oil
- 4 large dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons of yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
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Step 1
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Cut the beef into large cubes. Season with your favorite spices and salt.
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Step 2
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In a large pot, add oil. Then add chopped onion and saute for 3 - 4 minutes. Then add grated garlic. Saute for another minute.
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Step 3
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Add beef and brown well on all sides. Then add 3 cups of water and bring to boil. Then lower the heat and cover. Allow the beef to cook slowly and soften well.
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Step 4
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After the beef is cooked, shred it. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and mustard.
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Step 5
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Trim off both ends of Cuban loaves then half them. Then cut lengthwise. If you don't have Cuban bread, French or Italian bread can be substituted.
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Step 6
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Apply the mustard and mayonnaise on both sides.
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Step 7
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Put a layer of cheese and beef salami slices on it.
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Step 8
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Add a layer of shredded beef and as the last layer add the pickled slices.
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Step 9
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Press the second half of the bread on the layers of cheese, salami, and beef.
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Step 10
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Pour a little oil on the bottom of a frying pan and grill both sides of the sandwich. If you have a sandwich maker, you can use it. Serve the sandwich with your favorite sauces and potato chips.