Exploring Regional Beef Sandwiches Across the United States

This chapter delves into the diverse culinary traditions of regional beef sandwiches in the United States, discussing iconic variations like the French Dip, loose meat sandwich, beef on weck, chopped cheese, and Philly cheesesteak. Participants engage in a playful competition to identify these sandwiches and their histories, while also exploring unique ingredients and debates surrounding popular sandwich components like cheese whiz versus provolone. Trivia questions and discussions touch on regional specialties like Baltimore's Pit Beef, Pittsburgh sandwiches, and the invention of rhyming sandwiches like the Juicy Lucy in Minneapolis.