Pesto Beef Sandwich in-the-Round



1-1/4 pounds thinly sliced deli roast beef
1 round loaf French or Italian bread (12-inch diameter)
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
3 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained well
3 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup (3 ounces) crumbled mild feta cheese (or shredded Jack pepper cheese)

1. Cut bread loaf horizontally in half; remove center of bread, leaving 1-inch thick shell.
2. In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, pesto sauce and lemon juice; spread mixture on cut surfaces of both halves.
3. Layer roast beef, roasted peppers, lettuce and cheese on bottom half. Season with pepper, if desired. Close with top bread loaf half (may wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours). Cut into 6 wedges.

Yield: 6 servings
Recipe from Iowa Beef Industry Council