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Buona Beef Tuna Genovese Copycat Recipe: Yummy and Amazing
Chef Sarah Hasan

Buona Beef Tuna Genovese Copycat

Recreate this stunning restaurant favorite right at home. This Buona Beef Tuna Genovese Copycat recipe combines fresh fish with savory caramelized onions. You will impress everyone at the dinner table tonight!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cans 5 ounces each high-quality yellowfin tuna packed in olive oil (undrained)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon capers drained
  • 4 soft Italian sub rolls split and toasted
  • 4 slices provolone cheese

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed skillet
  • Sharp chef's knife
  • Sturdy cutting board
  • Wooden stirring spoon
  • Airtight storage containers

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Slice your yellow onions incredibly thin using a sharp chef's knife.
  2. Step 2: Heat the olive oil inside your large skillet over medium-low heat.
  3. Step 3: Add the sliced onions to the warm skillet.
  4. Step 4: Cook them slowly for about thirty minutes until they turn deep golden brown.
  5. Step 5: Stir the onions frequently so they do not burn.
  6. Step 6: Add the undrained tuna directly into the caramelized onions.
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle the oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper over the seafood mixture.
  8. Step 8: Stir the capers into the skillet.
  9. Step 9: Cook everything together for five more minutes until the flavors meld completely.
  10. Step 10: Place a generous scoop of the savory tuna mixture onto each toasted Italian sub roll.
  11. Step 11: Top the hot filling with a slice of provolone cheese.
  12. Step 12: Serve this wonderful Buona Beef Tuna Genovese Copycat immediately while it remains hot!

Notes

Do not rush the onion caramelization process. Low and slow cooking unlocks tremendous natural sweetness. You can easily store leftover filling inside your refrigerator for up to three days. Gently reheat it in a skillet before serving again. Do not use a microwave for reheating fish.

Nutrition:

Serving Size: 1 sandwich 
Calories: 450 kcal 
Carbohydrates: 35 g 
Protein: 32 g 
Fat: 20 g 
Saturated Fat: 6 g 
Cholesterol: 45 mg 
Sodium: 850 mg 
Fiber: 3 g 
Sugar: 5 g