Beefy Tomato Sandwiches

This is a recipe from Rachael Ray's magazine.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 12  slices bacon
• 1 (10 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
• 1  cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 8  kaiser rolls, split
• 2  lbs  deli-sliced roast beef
• 8  slices provolone cheese

Directions

1. In large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes; drain on paper towels.
2. Break each piece in half.
3. Meanwhile, using a blender, puree the tomatoes with their oil until mostly smooth.
4. In a medium bowl, mix the tomato puree with the mayonnaise and pepper.
5. Spread half of the sauce on the roll bottoms.
6. Top with the roast beef, 3 pieces of bacon and 1 slice of provolone.
7. Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-low.
8. Place the sandwiches and the roll tops on the grill.
9. Cover and cook until the rolls are toasted and the meat is heated through, about 5 minutes.
10. Slather the roll tops with the reserved sauce and place on the sandwiches.