Description
This Buona Beef Tuna Genovese copycat recipe layers tender roast beef and a creamy, zesty tuna spread on toasted bread for a bold, savory lunch inspired by Italian flavors.
Ingredients
8 oz deli roast beef, thinly sliced
1 can oil-packed tuna (5 oz), drained
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp capers, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp chopped parsley or basil (optional)
2 crusty Italian rolls or ciabatta
1 cup fresh arugula or baby spinach
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mash the tuna with mayo, lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, capers, garlic, and herbs until creamy.
2. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Warm roast beef gently in a skillet with a splash of beef broth or water until just heated through.
4. Toast the rolls or ciabatta until golden and firm.
5. Spread tuna mixture thickly on the top half of each toasted roll.
6. Layer warm beef on the bottom half.
7. Add a handful of greens over the beef.
8. Close the sandwich, press lightly, and slice in half to serve.
Notes
For extra umami, stir in ½ tsp anchovy paste to the tuna mix.
Use provolone cheese for added richness.
Make it open-faced on rustic sourdough for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: buona beef tuna genovese copycat recipe, tuna and beef sandwich, Italian lunch sandwich