Buona Beef Tuna Genovese Copycat​

This Buona Beef Tuna Genovese Copycat ​recipe is rich, saucy, and packed with savory Italian tuna, caramelized onions, and bold flavor ready in under an hour.

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

40 minutes

Total time

50 minutes

Yield

2

Ingredients

1 can Italian tuna in olive oil

2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tbsp tomato paste

1/2 tsp anchovy paste (optional)

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 cup beef broth

Ciabatta rolls or hoagie buns

Provolone slices (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil and caramelize onions over low heat for 25–30 minutes.
2. Add garlic, tomato paste, and anchovy paste; cook until fragrant.
3. Stir in oregano, red pepper flakes, and beef broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add tuna with its oil and gently combine.
5. Load onto rolls with provolone, toast or press until melty.
6. Serve hot with napkins and a big appetite.

Notes

Tuna and onion mixture can be made up to 3 days ahead.

Perfect with kettle chips or a crisp pickle.

Use ciabatta rolls or hoagie buns that hold up to saucy filling.