Jalapeno Popper Roast Beef Sandwich
The flavors of a jalapeno popper lend themselves perfectly to a roast beef sandwich. Cream cheese and spicy pickled jalapenos match great with the savory roast beef and the crispy onion straws! I used store bought onion straws because I wanted the fried flavor you would get in a popper without having to actually fry anything.
The inspiration for this sandwich
I was craving a roast beef sandwich big time and I wanted it to be really spicy. I decided it would be a fun idea to incorporate the flavors of a jalapeno popper into a roast beef sandwich. I started with pickled jalapenos, then thought of using a cream cheese spread as the condiment. I stirred in some horseradish and chives which are classic players in the roast beef sandwich game, and then at the last minute I saw some leftover store bought onion straws I had used for a thanksgiving recipe and slapped them on top. It all come together in an amazing way!
Make the spread
I was first just going to use cream cheese on this jalapeno popper roast beef sandwich, but I decided to jazz up the cream cheese with a little horseradish and chives.
What are the best types of jalapenos to use?
I have made this sandwich with roasted jalapenos, pickled jalapenos, and candied jalapenos! I like pickled the best but I also think candied are great too. If you can find bread and butter pickled jalapenos, I think they are the absolute best to use on this sandwich because they are like a cross between pickled and candied!
Build the jalapeno popper roast beef sandwich
Put the cream cheese mix down on a toasted brioche bun, then add some cheddar and more of the spread. Then lots of jalapenos! Then the roast beef, then more jalapenos, spread, and finally the crispy onions.
What an amazing sandwich!
Homemade options
If you want to make your own roast beef for these sandwiches, this is a great recipe. If you want to make your own onion straws, I love these!
It’s really sandwich perfection.
Twists on this Jalapeno popper roast beef recipe
A lot of people will say ADD BACON. I don’t need bacon but you could use some if you want. Also I listed in the recipe, pickled or candied jalapenos, but if you can find bread and butter jalapenos, I think they are perfect.
For more great beefy sandwiches, check out my Philly roll cheesesteak, pulled beef and broccoli sandwich, or these steak chopped subs!
Jalapeno Popper Roast Beef Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 cup fried onion strings store bought or homemade
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 2 brioche buns
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pickled or candied jalapenos
- 1/2 pound thin sliced roast beef
Instructions
- Toast the onion straws in the broiler for a minute or two if needed (store bought ones might need some browning.
- Mix the cream cheese with the chives and horseradish.
- Spread the cream cheese mix on the bottom buns and add the cheese, more cream cheese, and then jalapeno in a single layer. Top with roast beef, then add more jalapenos and more cream cheese spread. Top with the onions. and the top bread and serve.