Tangy Venezuelan Pepito Sandwich with Spicy Mustard Relish

Name: Tangy Venezuelan Pepito Sandwich with Spicy Mustard Relish
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs flank steak; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp ground cumin; Salt and black pepper; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp whole grain mustard; 1 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 6 hoagie rolls; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1 large tomato; 1/2 red onion; 1 avocado; Sliced jalapeños; Crumbled feta cheese

A deliciously tangy and spicy beef sandwich on a toasted roll.

The Venezuelan Pepito is a mouthwatering street food delight combining succulent beef, spicy mustard relish, and fresh toppings, all wrapped in a warm, crispy roll that melts in your mouth.

1 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Beef Marinade

1.5 lbs flank steak

thinly sliced

4 cloves garlic

minced

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp ground cumin

Salt and black pepper

to taste

For the Spicy Mustard Relish

1/4 cup Dijon mustard

2 tbsp whole grain mustard

1 tbsp honey

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

For the Sandwich

6 hoagie rolls

toasted

1 cup shredded lettuce

1 large tomato

sliced

1/2 red onion

thinly sliced

1 avocado

sliced

Optional Toppings

Sliced jalapeños

Crumbled feta cheese

Preparation

Marinating the Beef

Combine ingredients

In a large bowl, combine garlic, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Add beef to marinade

Add sliced beef to the marinade, mixing to ensure even coating.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.

Preparing the Spicy Mustard Relish

Mix mustards

In a small bowl, combine Dijon and whole grain mustard.

Add remaining ingredients

Stir in honey, cayenne pepper, and apple cider vinegar until well-blended.

Let flavors meld

Set aside to allow flavors to meld.

Cooking Process

Grilling the Beef

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated beef slices for 3–4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.

Assembling the Sandwich

Spread spicy mustard relish generously on the toasted roll. Layer with grilled beef, shredded lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, and avocado.

Finishing Touches

Add optional toppings like jalapeños and crumbled feta before closing the sandwich.

Plating & Serving