Best Hot Toasted Roast Beef Caprese Sandwich Recipe (2024)

Posted on Published: August 1, 2018- Last updated: April 20, 2023

Hungry? In just 15 minutes & 6 ingredients, you can make the best gourmet restaurant-style toasted hot roast beef Caprese sandwich recipe & bring a taste of Europe to your table.

Did you know we used to live in Europe? The husband used to be in the US Army and we were stationed in Germany for 3 years. I absolutely loved it there. But one thing I really struggled with since coming back to the USA is missing the food we’d enjoy over there.

Although I have yet to get our favorite foods exactly as they were in Europe, I have come close on a few different recipes. Europe processes their meats differently, and the bread is VERY different than what you get in the USA. But sometimes I can get close.

While we lived in Germany we took advantage of the opportunity to travel. You can bet we made a quick trip to Paris, France.And let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint. While there we tried some sandwich shops for lunch. And boy oh boy, their food is amazing!

Today’s recipe is one of those “almost there” recipes! A tasty treat from the Paris, France region, that is also found in various other European areas. I’m not even sure of the authentic name, but it is DELICIOUS!

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1 Why a Toasted Hot Roast Beef Caprese Sandwich?

1.1 How to make an easy Toasted Hot Roast Beef Caprese Sandwich

2 The Best Toasted Hot Roast Beef Caprese Sandwich Recipe

2.1 Ingredients

2.2 Instructions

Why a Toasted Hot Roast Beef Caprese Sandwich?

I’ve searched all over the internet for what this is authentically called. I’ve asked friends, family, and associates who have traveled. No one knows for certain. BUT, I’ve found a few “close” sandwiches.

This tastyToasted Hot Roast Beef Caprese Sandwich could be categorized as:

Rinderbraten Sandwich
Roast BeefPo-boySandwich
Rezept Roastbeef-Sandwich
Grilled Roast Beef Sandwich
Toasted Roast Beef sandwich
Sauerbraten sandwich
Grinder Sandwich
Debris PoBoy
hot roast beef sandwich
Caprese Sandwich
Roast Beef Hogie Sandwich

I could go on and on. This is so similar to all those types of Roast Beef Sandwiches, but yet still just enough different thatit really doesn’t fit into any one category.

But no matter whatyou call it, one thing is certain; this Hot Roast Beef Caprese Sandwich will make your mouth sing!

How to make an easy Toasted Hot Roast Beef Caprese Sandwich

So let me show you the magic of making this insanely easy Toasted Hot Roast Beef Caprese Sandwich.

The Best Toasted Hot Roast Beef Caprese Sandwich Recipe

Hungry? In just 15 minutes & 6 ingredients, you can make the best gourmet restaurant-style toasted hot roast beef Caprese sandwich recipe & bring a taste of Europe to your table.

Prep Time5 minutes

Cook Time10 minutes

Ingredients

1 French Bread, beget, or ciabattaa loaf.
1 lb Natural Nitrate/nitrite free Roast Beef thinly sliced
1 lb Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
2-4 Tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Shredded Lettuce
Freshly Sliced Tomatoes (optional)
Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut bread in half.
Place both halves on cookie sheet.
Layer fresh roast beef slices evenly across both layers of bread
Slice fresh mozzarella cheese
Place Mozzarella cheese on top of roast beef
Toast in oven for 10-20 minutes or until cheese is melted, roast beef is warm and bread is lightly toasted.
Remove from oven
Layer both sides of the bread with sliced tomatoes (optional) and as much shredded lettuce as you prefer.
Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette dressing across the lettuce as much or as little as you prefer.
Salt and pepper to taste
Slice into individual servings.
And serve.

Notes

This hot Roast beef Caprese sandwich can be eaten as an open faced sandwich or combine two halves to create a more traditional toasted hogie sandwich
You control the portions of how much roast beef slices, lettuce, cheese, tomato, and dressing is added.
If you prefer spicy foods, you can substitute mozzarella cheese for spicy pepperjack. But it's best with the fresh mozzarella cheese.
You will want the freshest, most natural roast beef possible.
If you have it available Rinderbraten (German roast beef) thickly sliced is the most authentic.
If you are short on time, grab fresh Italian Roast Beef from the deli at the grocery store and have it thinly sliced for sandwiches.
Feel Free to add Sliced red onions for a little kick in flavor

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One thing I really love about this Toasted Hot Roast Beef Caprese Sandwich recipes is just how insanely easy it is to prepare.

This is one of those meals that are perfect for a night that you completely forgot about dinner or ran out of time to plan ahead. A dinner that can be ready in under 30 minutes and please the entire family.

If you have picky eaters like I do, you can also easily make adjustments to a section of the toasted Caprese sandwich to please individual taste buds.

I often have to make a section without cheese for one boy. And a section without lettuce for another child. And another section without tomatoes for another child. But it’s really easy to customize the sandwich. And then you will have an easy dinner that will please the entire family.

My absolute favorite balsamic vinegarette dressing to use is Panera Bread Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing. It just has the best flavor that blends perfectly with this sandwich.

KETO Friendly Toasted Hot Roast Beef Caprese Sandwich

Now, the husband has decided to go KETO on me. But I can still make this work for him too with a couple alterations.

Place Sliced Roast beef on the cookie sheet next to the rest of the sandwich, and toast it with the mozzarella cheese. Then cut up and place in a salad or bed of vegetables. The husband really likes it with asparagus.
Make Cloud bread and use that in place of the French bread/ciabatta bread.

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