HOT PASTRAMI SANDWICH – January 14 – National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

Serves 4

[ingredients title=”Ingredients”]

• • 1 tablespoon olive oil

• • 1 tablespoon butter

• • ¼ inch slice of yellow onion

• • 1 cup low sodium beef broth

• • 1 pound cooked, sliced beef pastrami

• • 4 slices plus 4 slices rye bread

• • 8 slices havarti cheese

• • 8 dill pickle slices (optional)

• • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

• Butter for grilling

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[directions title=”Instructions”]

1. 1. In a medium skillet over medium heat add the olive oil and butter.  When the butter melts add the onion and cook until the onion is browned, turning as necessary.

1. 1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat add the beef broth and pastrami. Simmer until the pastrami is hot, about 2-4 minutes.  Drain off the broth.

1. 1. Place 4 slices of rye bread on a work surface and place ¼ of the pastrami on each slice.  Put 2 slices of cheese on top of the pastrami then the browned onion and top with 2 pickle slices.

1. 1. Spread the Dijon mustard on 4 slices of rye bread and place mustard side down on the pickles.

1. Spread the outsides of the sandwich with butter and place in a preheated waffle iron.  Cook until the cheese melts and the crust is browned.  Repeat as necessary.

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