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I love a good sandwich. Most often, my sandwiches are made from last night’s leftovers. This Italian Hoagie Sandwich was a result from stopping at the deli department of my local grocery store. When I go this route, I really like to buy a few different meats to put in the sandwich. I want the different flavors from each of the meats. This sandwich combined roast beef, corned beef and Italian hard salami.
Italian Hoagie Sandwich
In doing some research, the hoagie has a lot of names. The hoagie owes its origins to Philadelphia. If this sandwich were made in New Orleans it would be a Poor Boy. If it was made across the Deleware, it would be called a submarine (sub) sandwich. If it were made in New York, it would be a Hero. The simple story on the history is that an Italian couple operating a grocery store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania were a few doors down from a pool hall. The patrons of the pool hall asked for some sandwiches. The couple asked what they wanted and the answer came back whatever you got. So the couple put together sandwiches with what they had on hand.
As my regular readers know, I love to do few things on my sandwiches. First, I always like to heat them up and melt cheese on them. I love the creamy gooeyness the cheese provides. I also like to put some sort of dressing – usually, a spicy one. I also love to play with temperatures as well. To add to the Italian style of this hoagie, I created a simple cabbage slaw with Italian seasonings and olive oil. It added the perfect zest and crunch to this sandwich.
The cabbage slaw ingredients and mixed in the bowl.
Slaw Ingredients
Slaw Mixed and Dressing
The final Italian Hoagie Sandwich plated.
Italian Hoagie Sandwich Plated
- 2 slices of cabbage
- 1 slice of a yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
- 2 teaspoons smoked Mediterranean sea salt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 Hoagie bun
- 3 slices roast beef
- 3 slices corned beef
- 4 slices Italian hard salami
- 2 slices provolone cheese
- Combine the slaw ingredients, mix well and set aside.
- Combine the mayo and sriracha and set aside.
- Assemble the sandwich by starting with adding the dressing.
- Next add the roast beef, corned beef and finish with the hard salami.
- Next, add the cheese and place in a 325 degree oven for 2 minutes (until the cheese melts).
- Top with as much of the slaw as you like.
- Serve and enjoy!
Gotta love this classic!
Thx Angela.
This looks especially delicious. I love the slaw.
Thx Jeff. I love to throw slaw on a sandwich.
My husband would love this sandwich.
Then you need to make it for him.
Man, I love a good hoagie and this one looks fantastic! Great combination of meats and flavor. Thanks for sharing!
Great to hear from you Eric. Nothing beats a good sandwich for lunch.
Now that is one fantastic looking hoagie sandwich!
Thank you Michaela.
Looking at this sandwich is making me very hungry, it’s British sandwich week and we’re having sandwiches everyday! Will have to try this!
Did not know it is British sandwich week. Throw this in the rotation.
I’ve been on a sandwich kick lately and find myself making them often. I’m adding this to my list!
Sandwiches are good! It is my Sunday routine.
Yum! This sandwich will be perfect for lunch tomorrow!!
Yes it would be.
Wow, that looks like the most delicious sandwich ever! Yes please!
Those are strong words. Thx.
I have never heard of an Italian hoagie before but that is what I call a sandwich. How delicious.
It is called a lot of different names depending on what part of the Country you are from.
Sandwiches are so much better warm with melted cheese…these look delicious!
Thanks Holly. That is almost always how I make them.
I wondered why there were so many names for what look like the same sandwich!! Haha. It’s great sandwich weather out- this looks great!
The history and culture of food is so interesting.
Look at that meat! These sandwiches look so succulent and delicious!
Thank you very much Marsha.
Love that you included the history on the sandwich. I’ve actually never had an Italian Hoagie before. Yours looks amazing!
Well then, you need to put that on your to do list.
Italian hoagies are literally my favorite! I’ve never heard of smoked Mediterranean sea salt though, so I will have to check that out!
I found that at the store. It is so good. I had not seen it before either.