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Beef Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce

Hot Beef Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce

This Hot Beef Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce is a comforting, flavor-packed meal that brings together tender beef, warm bread, and tangy cranberry sauce in one satisfying bite. Perfect for using leftover roast beef or freshly cooked steak, this recipe is quick to prepare and ideal for cozy dinners, holiday leftovers, or an elevated lunch that feels both nostalgic and indulgent.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course / Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

1 pound of beef (roast beef or beef steak, thinly sliced)
4 sandwich rolls (such as brioche, hoagie rolls, or ciabatta)
1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons butter (optional, for toasting the bread)
1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet or frying pan For heating beef
  • 1 Saucepan To warm cranberry sauce
  • 1 Knife For slicing beef
  • 1 Cutting board Optional but recommended
  • 1 Spoon For assembling sandwiches

Method
 

Place a skillet over medium-low heat and add the sliced beef along with the beef broth, allowing it to warm gently while staying moist, stirring occasionally so the beef heats evenly without drying out.
    If using onions, add them to the skillet and cook slowly until soft and lightly caramelized, letting their natural sweetness deepen and complement the beef.
      In a small saucepan, warm the cranberry sauce over low heat, stirring gently until smooth and aromatic, then remove from heat once warmed through.
        Slice the sandwich rolls and lightly butter them if desired, then toast in a pan or oven until just golden and warm, ensuring the bread stays soft inside.
          Layer the warm beef generously onto the toasted rolls, spoon the cranberry sauce evenly over the beef, and add onions if using.
            Close the sandwiches, serve immediately while hot, and enjoy the contrast of savory beef and tangy cranberry sauce in every bite.

              Notes

              This Beef Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce is incredibly flexible and works beautifully with holiday leftovers or freshly cooked beef. For extra richness, you can add melted Swiss or provolone cheese, or drizzle a little warm gravy over the beef before assembling. If you prefer a sharper flavor contrast, use whole-berry cranberry sauce instead of smooth.