Chef John's Beef on Weck Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef top-sirloin roast
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour , or as needed
• 2.5 cups cold beef broth
• 2 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar , or to taste
• 4 kummelwecks dinner rolls , split
• 0.25 cups extra-hot prepared horseradish , or to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Season beef with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef roast in hot oil until browned on all sides on each side, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 125 degrees F (52 degrees C). Transfer beef to a plate to rest.

3. 3

   Remove skillet from heat and whisk flour into skillet until flour taste cooks off, about 1 minute. Pour cold beef broth into skillet; place skillet over medium-high heat. Stir balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and any accumulated juices from the roast beef plate into beef broth mixture; cook until jus reduces slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.

4. 4

   Slice sirloin as thinly as possible against the grain. Pile meat onto the base of each roll. Spread a thick layer of horseradish on the top bun and place top bun over meat. Serve with jus for dipping.