Name: Roast Beef and Fermented Beet "Borscht" Sandwiches
Total time: PLACEHOLDER
Ingredients: ½ cup Greek yogurt; ¼ cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh horseradish; Kosher salt and pepper; 13 ounces roast beef , sliced thin; ¼ cup beet kvass; 2 cups fermented beets , cut into ¼-inch strips; 4 soft kaiser rolls , halved horizontally; 1⅓ cups fresh dill , chopped into 1-inch sprigs

Why This Recipe Works

Beets feature heavily in the cuisines of Eastern Europe and Russia, but one beet dish that enjoys worldwide acclaim is borscht. We wanted to take the elements of a good bowl of borscht—beets, beef, cultured dairy, and dill—and turn them into a hearty sandwich. Because honestly, sandwiches are the best. We start by spreading a rich yogurt and horseradish sauce on a soft kaiser roll. We then layer our tangy, crispy fermented beets and thin slices of rosy roast beef on top. Finally, we crown the beets and beef with a healthy handful of fresh dill. This sandwich is a great crossover between the flavors of borscht and a classic roast beef sandwich.

Photography by Steve Klise

Before You Begin

This may seem like a lot of dill, but trust us, it adds just the right amount of fresh, herbal flavor. The flavor and kick of fresh horseradish is far superior to that of prepared horseradish. If you can’t get your hands on the fresh stuff, we prefer to substitute 3 grams (1½ teaspoons) of dry mustard powder rather than using prepared horseradish, which rarely has enough spice. Click here for our Fermented Beets and Beet Kvass recipes.

Instructions

Stir yogurt, mayonnaise, horseradish, and ½ teaspoon salt together in small bowl; set aside. Toss beef and kvass together in medium bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. In third bowl, season beets with salt and pepper to taste.

For each sandwich, spread top and bottom of kaiser roll with horseradish sauce. Place 3 slices roast beef on bottom of roll and top with 2 tablespoons beets. Repeat layering 2 more times. Top with ⅓ cup dill. Serve, passing extra horseradish sauce for dipping.