| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 20 min |
| Prep: | 10 min |
| Cook: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces sliced roast beef, sliced into strips
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (4-ounce) can minced green chiles
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 4 sandwich rolls, sliced in 1/2
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute 3 minutes, until soft. Add roast beef slices and saute 3 to 5 minutes, until browned on all sides, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, jalapenos, lime juice, and cumin and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes, to heat through and reduce slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Spoon onto sliced rolls with plenty of sauce and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 394 |
| Total Fat | 16 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Cholesterol | 64 mg |
| Sodium | 706 mg |
Reviews
Not sure why it was called Picante? I thought the roast beef mix was way too bland. I added smokey paprika and it helped. Was picante left off the recipe?
What a great way to serve leftover roast beef. It was a hit! Thanks, Robin, for such a great idea and so easy.
Can’t wait to make this again! It was sooooo easy and sooooo good. My younger son liked it off the bun.
Annette – Mint Hill NC
Annette – Mint Hill NC
I make this all the time because it is so easy, delicious, and wallet friendly. It is a nice way to eat beef without all the fat. I always use Trader Joe’s “michette rolls” which are like soft french rolls with a slightly sourdough taste, and I toast them so that they have a perfect little bit of crunch- try them if you have a TJ’s nearby. I also like to add avocado and let the sauce thicken up a bit more than the recipe calls for. A wonderful meal!
Fast and Easy! A great way to jazz up deli meat. I cut back on the chiles, but I like things on the mild side. I also let it simmer longer to thicken the sauce (if I have the time). Adding a slice of cheese to the bun makes it even better!
I used some leftover roast beef from a roast and it was exceptionsal!
This is o.k if you just want something filling..Not a whole lot of Zing..
Great idea for a weeknight meal. It is a little soupy but still tastes great.
Not one of my faves. Meat got very dry and the beef flavor was overwhelmed by the tomatoes and green chiles. Ended up fishing meat out of sauce, freezing sauce for another meal and having Au Jus sandwiches.
Love these flavors together. What a good idea for deli roast beef. Very tasty and simple to make.