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Tangy Venezuelan Pepito Sandwich with Spicy Mustard Relish

Name: Tangy Venezuelan Pepito Sandwich with Spicy Mustard Relish
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 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; 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, toasted; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1 large tomato, sliced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 avocado, sliced; Sliced jalapeños; Crumbled feta cheese

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.

4.7(370 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 6, 2025

Tangy Venezuelan Pepito Sandwich with Spicy Mustard Relish — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Beef Marinade

For the Spicy Mustard Relish

For the Sandwich

Optional Toppings

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 556 kcal
Protein: 38.9 g
Carbs: 53.8 g
Fat: 19.7 g
Fiber: 5.2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3335 kcal
Protein: 233.3 g
Carbs: 322.5 g
Fat: 118.3 g
Fiber: 31.4 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1.5 lbs flank steak thinly sliced	1320	168	0	66	0
4 cloves garlic minced	18	0.8	4	0	0.2
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce	28	0.4	6	0.1	0
1 tsp ground cumin	8	0.4	1	0.5	0.6
Salt and black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup Dijon mustard	31	1.7	2	2	1.6
2 tbsp whole grain mustard	40	2	4	2	3
1 tbsp honey	64	0.1	17	0	0
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper	2	0.1	0.4	0.1	0.2
1 tsp apple cider vinegar	1	0	0.1	0	0
6 hoagie rolls toasted	1430	48	260	18	12
1 cup shredded lettuce	5	0.5	1	0.1	0.5
1 large tomato sliced	33	1.6	7	0.4	2
1/2 red onion thinly sliced	22	0.6	5	0.1	0.8
1 avocado sliced	234	3	12	21	10
Sliced jalapeños	4	0.2	1	0.1	0.5
Crumbled feta cheese	100	6	2	8	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beef

1
Combine ingredients
In a large bowl, combine garlic, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper.
2
Add beef to marinade
Add sliced beef to the marinade, mixing to ensure even coating.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.

Preparing the Spicy Mustard Relish

1
Mix mustards
In a small bowl, combine Dijon and whole grain mustard.
2
Add remaining ingredients
Stir in honey, cayenne pepper, and apple cider vinegar until well-blended.
3
Let flavors meld
Set aside to allow flavors to meld.

How to Make Tangy Venezuelan Pepito Sandwich with Spicy Mustard Relish

Total time: 2 h · Yields 6 servings

1
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.
2
Assembling the Sandwich
Spread spicy mustard relish generously on the toasted roll. Layer with grilled beef, shredded lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, and avocado.
3
Finishing Touches
Add optional toppings like jalapeños and crumbled feta before closing the sandwich.