Southwestern Beef Panini Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 package (17 ounces) refrigerated fully cooked beef roast au jus
• SAUCE:
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
• 1 carton (8 ounces) Daisy Brand® Sour Cream
• SANDWICHES:
• 1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
• 1 onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 8 slices firm Italian or sourdough bread (1/2 inch thick)
• 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
• 8 to 12 slices deli-style pepper Jack cheese

Directions

1. Prepare roast beef according to package directions; drain. Shred beef using 2 forks; set aside. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients; set aside.
2. In a panini grill with lid, cook pepper and onion in oil until tender. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place four slices, buttered side down, on work surface. Top each slice with 1-2 slices of cheese, one-quarter of each shredded beef, pepper and onions, avocado and about 2 tablespoons sauce.
4. Top with remaining bread, butter side up. Cover and cook over medium heat about 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Serve warm. Yield: 4 sandwiches.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.