Beef For Sandwiches

[Barmaid]

Need to buy a joint of beef which will be served cold in sarnies.

I'm not a big beef eater (although I will kill for a juicy steak).

Three questions:-

What is best cut to buy for sarnies?
How is it best to cook it?
Will it freeze?

TIA.

[Jennykenny]

I must admit I'd go to Waitrose or Sainsbury's deli counter and get them to slice (very thinly) an amount that you think is sufficient, any leftovers can go in the freezer.
You won't have the worry of cooking and possibly getting it wrong, and with the cost of buying and cooking, you'll probably work out even.
Get some really good pickles, eg Lime Pickle, Branston, a variety of mustards, especially Dijon and grain mustard, some excellent bread, again from a good supermarket or if you're lucky, a good local bakery, and, with lots of lettuce, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, and you'll have some great sandwiches.

[EDDIE51]

Yes ^^ don't try to cook and slice it yourself , buy top quality deli beef ready sliced . You will never be able to slice it thinly enough at home it takes an electric 'gravity slicer' you need slices about 2mm thick .
You can ask for an exact number of slices as well, count the slices in the loaf you will use and you know how many slices you need per loaf of sandwiches. ( usually 20 to 22 bread slices in a loaf so 10 to 11 slices of beef per loaf for sandwiches)

[EcclesCake]

Personally I'd go for sirloin and for your event cook to medium.

Do you have a meat slicer or will your butcher slice it for you?....mine will, so don't be afraid to ask yours.

If you want to trim costs you could go for topside as it is lean and the fat won't be too off putting for the fussy beggars but it needs to be sliced very, very thinly as it can be tough.

I would freeze as a whole joint once roasted, it will make hand carving much easier once it is half defrosted.

[wolf63]

If you like roast beef dry Tesco's deli topside is extra scrummy. Frankie loves it too.

[Georgiesmum]

Go to your nearest deli counter and ask for silverside of beef slices.

[shoota]

I agree - Morrisons deli counter do a range of joints so you can choose that which suits you and your budget.

[Jennykenny]

Beef Stroganoff. Gently sautée a finely chopped onion and when soft, add a good handful of sliced mushrooms. Cut the cooked beef in thin slices, add with a spoonful of French mustard, a good squeeze of tomato purée, some lemon juice and a good dollop of creme fraiche.
Sprinkle some chopped parsley on top and serve with basmati rice.
Sorry the recipe is a bit haphazard but just add bits and pieces until it tastes right.

[Jennykenny]

Sorry, swore I saw a question about what to do with cooked roast beef.

[mazie]

I'm with Eccles... A piece of Sirloin medium/Rare cooked and very thinly sliced

[sherrardk]

Could you up the ante and serve mini French dip rolls? Obviously I have never catered for a wedding of the year :)

[welshlibranr]

Topside every time, whether you buy ready cooked and sliced, or cook yourself!......lovely!

[welshlibranr]

Oh but when you roast it yourself it tastes so much better, it's more moist and tasty, I'd cook a joint of topside personally!.......

[megfitz]

I'd use my slow cooker,as big a joint of Brisket that I could fit in,follow the instructions for !" beef in pot", hey presto absolutely tender,tasty meat.
Freezes beautifully but slice when partially defrosted as it falls apart, have done this for several large family pic-nics gets lots of positive comments.