Best Southwest Beef Sandwich Recipes

BAKED SOUTHWEST SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine olives, chili powder, cumin and salt; set aside 2 tablespoons. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream and onion to the remaining olive mixture. , Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet; spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise mixture on each slice. Top with turkey and tomatoes. Spread with another tablespoon of mayonnaise mixture; top with avocados and cheeses. Sprinkle with reserved olive mixture. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until heated through.

SOUTHWESTERN SHREDDED BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut roast to fit a 4 quart slow cooker.
• In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; stir to combine.
• Rub the mixture generously onto all sides of the beef.
• Place the roast in the slow cooker.
• Add in the undrained tomatoes, chile peppers, onion, and jalapeño peppers.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.
• Shred the roast with 2 forks (may need to take the roast out of the slow cooker to do this step, if so, just add the shredded meat back to the slow cooker when finished and let heat thoroughly).
• Add in the cilantro and season with salt/pepper if desired; stir to combine.
• Sprinkle cheese over the bottoms of each roll.
• With a slotted spoon, add 1/2 cup meat mixture on top of the cheese.
• Add a lettuce leaf and place tops of rolls over lettuce.

SOUTHWEST STEAK

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first seven ingredients; spread over both sides of steaks. Place in a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Grill steaks, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-9 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Let steaks stand 5 minutes. Thinly slice across the grain.