Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 sandwiches

　　3 tablespoons unsalted butter

　　12 large shallots (about 3/4 pound), sliced thin

　　4 kaiser rolls (5 inches in diameter), halved

　　1 pound thinly sliced medium-rare roast beef

　　6 ounces chilled Roquefort, crumbled (about 1 1/3 cups)

　　

Step 1

In a heavy skillet melt butter over moderate heat and stir in shallots with salt and pepper to taste. Cook shallots, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

　　

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375°F.

　　

Step 3

Make sandwiches on rolls with roast beef, shallots, and Roquefort. Bake sandwiches on a baking sheet in middle of oven until cheese is melted and sandwiches are hot, about 10 minutes.