Beef Sandwiches Au Jus

2 C. water
1 T. beef bouillon
1/2 tsp. pepper, divided
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp. garlic salt
1 medium onion
1 small green pepper, thinly sliced
4 T. butter, divided
1/4 tsp salt
1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1/2" strips
4 French Rolls, split
4 slices Provolone cheese

Mix first 5 ingredients, simmer uncovered 15-20 minutes.

Saute onions and green pepper in 2 T. butter until tender, remove and keep warm. Sprinkle with salt and remaining pepper. Cook beef in remaining butter over medium heat until no longer pink. Spoon onto roll bottom, top with cheese and onion/pepper mixture. Replace tops and serve with the Au Jus. SERVES: 4

NOTE: The last time I made this sandwich instead of using steak I cooked a chuck roast then sliced it into the Au Jus and simmered it together for a while. You could also buy sliced roast beef and use it instead of the steak. This is one of our favorite sandwiches. One of the best parts is that it is pretty quick and it's easy. Enjoy ! Linda

Southwestern Chicken Panini

2 cups cilantro
4 cloves garlic
1 jalepeno, seeded and chopped
juice of 1/2 lime
Pinch of salt
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp canned chipotle chili in adobo sauce, minced
1/2 tsp sugar
4 slices bread
2 oz. pepper jack cheese, thinly sliced
3 oz. rotisserie chicken, torn in large pieces

Pulse cilantro, garlic, jalepeno, lime juice and salt in a food processor until minced. Scrape down sides of bowl. With machine running, drizzle in oil until paste forms. (Yummy pesto!) Combine mayonnaise, chipotle and sugar in a small bowl. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Spread mayonnaise mixture on the other side of two pieces and 1 Tbsp. pesto on the other side of the remaining two slices. Top pesto with cheese and chicken. Place the other two slices of bread on top. Grill sandwiches in skillet or panini grill. (Extra pesto can be frozen.)
Enjoy! Stacie