From the top view, seeds from the lightly toasted everything bagel twinkle against a backdrop of melting, creamy Swiss cheese. Vivid layers of ruby red cranberry mayo, deep golden caramelized onions, emerald green arugula, slices of crimson apple and perfectly folded pieces of earthy roast beef peek out. Each layer is clearly visible, inviting one's bite.

New York Gourmet Roast Beef Sandwich

Name: New York Gourmet Roast Beef Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500 gm Roast Beef thinly sliced; 4 Everything Bagels sliced in half; 8 slices Swiss Cheese; 2 medium Yellow Onions thinly sliced; 2 Fresh Apples thinly sliced; 2 cups Arugula; 1 cup Cranberries fresh; 1/2 cup Mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Sugar; to taste Salt and Pepper

An iconic, NYC-inspired gourmet sandwich.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 35 minutes

Style American

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily recipe · November 03, 2025

A little about this dish

Celebrating Sandwich Day as a gourmet chef means taking the humble sandwich to a new level. In the spirit of NYC, this sandwich showcases roast beef, which is iconic to NYC delis, spruced up with caramelized onions, crisp apples, fresh arugula, and a homemade cranberry mayo that adds an autumnal touch.

Ingredients (for 4)

Roast beef — 500 gm — thinly sliced
Everything bagels — 4 — sliced in half
Swiss cheese — 8 slices
Yellow onions — 2 medium — thinly sliced
Fresh apples — 2 — thinly sliced
Arugula — 2 cups
Cranberries — 1 cup — fresh
Mayonnaise — 1/2 cup
Lemon juice — 1 tbsp
Olive oil — 2 tbsp
Sugar — 1 tsp
Salt and pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🧅🍳🔪

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and add onions. Sprinkle with sugar and a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally until the onions reach a golden brown color, which should take approximately 25-30 minutes.
Step 2 — 🍇🍋🍽🥶

Combine the cranberries, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until it reaches a smooth consistency. Refrigerate until use.
Step 3 — 🥯🥩🧀🍏

Spread a layer of the cranberry mayo on each sliced bagel. Layer Swiss cheese, roast beef, caramelized onions, apple slices, and a handful of arugula on one half. Top it with the other half.
Step 4 — 🍞🍳🔥

Heat a pan over medium heat with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Place the sandwiches in the pan, lightly pressing them with a spatula. Cook for 2-3 minutes each side or until the bagels are golden brown and the cheese has melted.

A final fox tip

This recipe pays homage to the NYC deli culture, adding a gourmet twist. Kids could help with spreading the cranberry mayo and assembling the sandwiches. And, as every sandwich is flexible, feel free to experiment with the ingredients: you could substitute roast turkey for the beef, or add a bit of horseradish to the mayo for a kick.