Beef on Weck Sandwich

The Beef on Weck is a classic Western New York sandwich featuring slow-roasted, rare beef piled high on a unique kummelweck roll. The roll is distinguished by its coarse salt and caraway seed topping, and the sandwich is traditionally served with a generous side of horseradish and au jus for dipping.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich is a high-protein, high-fat meal, primarily from the roast beef and its natural juices. A typical serving can range from 500 to 700 calories, with significant iron and B vitamins from the beef, but also considerable sodium from the roll's salt crust and the au jus.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	620 kcal
Protein	38 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	32 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	1250 mg
Iron	5.2 mg
Zinc	8.1 mg
Vitamin B12	3.5 µg
Niacin (B3)	12 mg
Phosphorus	380 mg
Selenium	45 µg
Potassium	520 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg

Per 1 sandwich (approx. 280 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Beef on Weck is a hyper-regional specialty, almost exclusively found in the Buffalo, New York area, making it a true local culinary icon. Its unique kummelweck roll, with its crunchy, salty crust, is designed to soak up jus without becoming soggy, a clever textural contrast to the tender beef.