There's nothing more tempting than a plate with a delicious hot beef or turkey sandwich cut in half, a hearty scoop of mashed potatoes in the middle, and a generous smothering of gravy over it all. That is especially true for a North Dakota since that is one of the most popular dishes in the state. If just that description alone has your mouth watering, you'll want to check out these six places that'll have you full-on drooling over their fantastic hot beef sandwiches:

1. TraXside Cafe - Enderlin

TraXside Cafe has perfected the perfect combination that is the hot beef or turkey sandwich. They pile the meat high on bread, slice it in half, and put a generous portion of mashed potatoes in the middle. Top it off with their delicious gravy and you have yourself the perfect meal. The hot beef sandwiches at this restaurant have been voted the best in the state, and it's no wonder why!

TraXside Cafe is located at 306 Railway Street, Enderlin, ND 58027.

2. Charlie's Main St. Cafe - Minot

Now that looks yummy! Served nice and hot with a good helping of gravy, Charlie's Main St. Cafe knows how to work this perfect combination. It doesn't get much yummier and cozier than a hot beef sandwich at this comfortable cafe.

Charlie's Main St. Cafe is located at 113 Main Street S, Minot, ND 58701.

3. Trapper's Kettle - Belfield

This unique restaurant definitely does seem like a trapper's hang out. There is a hunting theme throughout the establishment. If you love hunting and you love a good hot beef sandwich like the one shown above, you'll definitely love this place!

Trapper's Kettle is located at 803 Highway 85 North, Belfield, ND 58622.

4. Darcy's Cafe - Grand Forks

Who could resist eating this if it was set down in front of them? Darcy's Cafe serves up a super tasty hot turkey and hot beef sandwich when they come up as a lunch special. There's so much to love about them.

Darcy's Cafe is located at 1015 N Washington Street, Grand Forks, ND 58203.

5. Schatz Crossroads - Minot

This truck stop in Minot has way more than you'd expect with a full-service restaurant inside that has the most delicious breakfast, pies, and most importantly, hot beef and turkey sandwiches. Doesn't the photo above just look like heaven?

Schatz Crossroads is located at 1712 20th Avenue SE, Minot, ND 58701.

6. Kroll's - Fargo, Bismarck, Mandan, Minot

We can't leave North Dakota's signature diner off of this list. They craft a scrumptious hot beef sandwich with the best gravy on top. A classic combination done right!

Kroll's has four locations in Fargo, Bismarck, Mandan, and Minot. Click here to see the full address of each location.

Where is your favorite place in North Dakota to get a hot beef sandwich? This meal and others make up North Dakota's 10 most iconic foods that you probably love if you're from the Peace Garden State.