Roast Beef and Cheddar Sub

Name: Roast Beef and Cheddar Sub
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 hoagie rolls (12-inch), split lengthwise; 1 lb thinly sliced deli roast beef; 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese, sliced; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tsp prepared horseradish; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 8 romaine lettuce leaves; 2 tomato, sliced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 16 dill pickle slices; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Thinly sliced deli roast beef and sharp cheddar piled onto a hoagie roll with horseradish mayo, crisp lettuce, tomato, and red onion. A deli-style sub that takes minutes to build.

15 minEasyServes 4820 cal/serving

AmericanLunchNo-CookHigh ProteinHigh FiberPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 hoagie rolls (12-inch), split lengthwise
1 lb thinly sliced deli roast beef
8 slices sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp prepared horseradish
2 tsp Dijon mustard
8 romaine lettuce leaves
2 tomato, sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
16 dill pickle slices
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp prepared horseradish, and 2 tsp Dijon mustard until smooth. Season with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
2

Spread the horseradish mayo generously over both cut sides of each 4 split lengthwise hoagie rolls (12-inch).
3

Layer 8 slices sliced sharp cheddar cheese on the bottom halves of the rolls.
4

Pile 1 lb thinly sliced deli roast beef evenly over the cheese, folding the slices loosely so they do not compress flat.
5

Top with 8 romaine lettuce leaves, 2 sliced tomato, 1/2 thinly sliced red onion, and 16 dill pickle slices.
6

Close the subs, press gently, and slice in half on the diagonal. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Roast Beef and Cheddar Sub dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese, sliced. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Roast Beef and Cheddar Sub keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Roast Beef and Cheddar Sub?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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