Drizzling This Tangy Dressing On Roast Beef Sandwiches Makes Them Burst With Flavor

When you make a roast beef sandwich, you might slather mayonnaise, mustard, or horseradish sauce on the bread to finish it off. All of those condiments are delicious in their own right, but there's a tangy dressing that you might want to try the next time you load up your favorite bread with roast beef. The ingredient to upgrade your roast beef sandwich that we're hinting at is Russian dressing.

In case you haven't tasted it before, Russian dressing is creamy and tangy, thanks to being made with punchy ingredients like ketchup, mayonnaise, pickle relish, hot sauce, white vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. The creaminess of the mayonnaise and tanginess from mix-ins like hot sauce and vinegar will balance the richness of the roast beef, which is why it works so well in the sandwich. And because it's a dressing, it's just as easy to slather on your sandwich as the usual condiments like mayonnaise. It's a great choice if you have a hard time choosing between mayonnaise or ketchup, or if you must have pickles or hot sauce in your sandwich. You can buy Russian dressing at the store or make it yourself, increasing either its heat or tanginess more if you like.

If you want to make it yourself, try our easy version Russian dressing that only requires five minutes of time to whip up. It has mayo, ketchup, and Worcestershire as well as prepared horseradish, which makes it even more ideal if you usually prefer to pair the zesty ingredient with roast beef. It calls for paprika instead of hot sauce, but you can add a dash (or two) of the latter if you want to appease your spice tolerance. The final ingredient is minced onion, though you can grate it if you don't want to mince it by hand, or swap it with onion powder to make it even easier. A splash of red wine vinegar can also give your roast beef sandwich an elevated flavor, so feel free to add that in your homemade dressing to give it a tangier note. As with many sauces, it's best to refrigerate the dressing for a few hours before you use it in your sandwich so all of the flavors have time to blend together.

That said, why stop with just Russian dressing? Make this a hot sandwich and melt your favorite cheese, like cheddar or Gruyère, on the roast beef. A dollop of some foolproof caramelized onions will also add layers of flavor to your sandwich. Or, keep it simple and throw a handful of your favorite potato chips to the sandwich for some crunch to contrast with the creamy Russian dressing.