Toasty Roast Beef And Ricotta Cheese Sandwich Food

CONTEST-WINNING GRILLED ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the onion, green pepper, mushrooms and garlic in oil until tender; sprinkle with salt and pepper. On four slices of bread, layer two slices of cheese, two slices of beef and a fourth of the vegetable mixture. Top with the remaining cheese and bread. , Butter outside of bread; sprinkle with garlic salt if desired. On a hot griddle or large skillet, toast sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

MINI ROAST BEEF AND CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• For the secret sauce: Combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and hot sauce in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until just simmering, about 30 seconds. Keep warm, covered.
• For the sandwiches and Cheddar sauce: Lay the slider buns cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until warmed through, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the processed cheese, Cheddar, milk and paprika in a small saucepan and warm over medium-high heat, stirring, until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Take off the heat and keep warm, covered.
• Spread both sides of the buns lightly with the secret sauce. Place a few slices of roast beef on each bottom half of the buns. Rewarm the cheese sauce if necessary, then spoon some of the cheese sauce on top of the meat. Cover with the top half of the buns and serve immediately.

BEEF AND CHEESE MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Heat a heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, onion and ground beef. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until the meat browns and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and cool.
• Brush 1 teaspoon of oil over a large baking sheet. Cook the manicotti in a large pot of boiling salted water until slightly softened, but still very firm to the bite, about 4 to 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the manicotti from the pot to the oiled baking sheet and cool.
• Meanwhile, combine the ricotta, 1 1/2 to 2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and parsley. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper to taste, and mix. Stir the cooled meat mixture into the cheese mixture.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Brush the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil over a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Spoon 1 1/2 cups of the marinara sauce over the bottom of the prepared dish. Fill the manicotti with the cheese-meat mixture. Arrange the stuffed pasta in a single layer in the prepared dish and spoon the remaining sauce over.
• Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, then the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan over the stuffed pasta. Dot entire dish with the butter pieces. Bake the manicotti uncovered until heated through and the sauce bubbles on the sides of the dish, about 30 to 35 minutes. Let the manicotti stand 5 minutes and serve.

ROAST BEEF & CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pan, add beef and stock. Bring to a low simmer.
• Continue to cook for approximately 10 minutes or until most of liquid has reduced.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a sauce pan, add onion. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook onion until just slightly brown.
• Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Gently open hoagie rolls spread butter on insides of each. Place on a sheet tray and toast until golden brown then remove from oven.
• Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees.
• Using tongs or a slotted spoon, place a large helping of roast beef on each roll. Sprinkle with with cheese and place on sheet tray.
• Place in oven for 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Top with onions and serve immediately.

ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place loaf of dough, seam side down, on cookie sheet. With sharp knife, make 4 or 5 diagonal cuts (1/4 inch deep) in top of loaf.
• Bake 26 to 30 minutes or until loaf is golden brown. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and brown sugar. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender. Add water. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and glazed.
• Set oven control to broil. Cut loaf in half lengthwise. Spread mustard over cut sides of loaf. Top each half with roast beef, onions and cheese. Place sandwich halves on cookie sheet.
• Broil with tops about 3 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and light golden brown. Cut into slices to serve.

EASY HOMEMADE BEEF AND RICOTTA RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Place the ground beef, onion, and garlic into a skillet over medium heat, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Cook the beef until browned, about 10 minutes, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain off excess fat.
• Mix the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, and ground beef mixture in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper lightly dusted with flour.
• To make the ravioli, lay out 15 wonton wrappers on a lightly floured work surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into the center of each wonton wrapper. Dip your index finger into the beaten egg yolk, and smear a light coating of yolk all around the edge of the wonton wrapper. Place an unfilled wrapper on top of the filling, and press the two wrappers lightly together. Pick up the ravioli gently in your hand, and pinch the edges together tightly, squeezing out all the air. Seal and crimp the edges with a fork. Place the filled ravioli onto the parchment paper. Use immediately or freeze.

ROAST BEEF, TOMATO, AND CHEDDAR SANDWICH

Steps:

• On one of the slices, spray a little olive oil and grind some black pepper on top. Place basil leaves, then roast beef slices, and cheese on that slice.
• On the second slice, lightly spread some wasabi mayonnaise.
• Put both slices separately in the toaster oven and bake until the cheese melts.
• When the sandwich is done toasting, place tomato slices on the cheese and top it off with the second slice of bread.
• Cut into halves and serve!

TOASTY CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Toast bread in a toaster.
• Cook meat, onion, celery, prepared mustard and 1 t.
• salt until meat is browned and onion tender.
• Drain.
• Alternate layers of toast, meat and cheese in a sprayed 9x9" baking pan.
• Mix remaining ingredients.
• Pour over layers in pan.
• Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes.
• Makes 4 to 6 servings.