Arby's Beef & Cheddar Copycat
Recreate the iconic Arby's Beef & Cheddar sandwich at home! Tender roast beef, creamy cheddar sauce, and tangy horseradish on a toasted onion roll deliver all the flavor of the fast-food favorite in just 20 minutes.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Griddle or skillet for toasting
- Lid for steaming
- Small saucepan (for cheese sauce)
Ingredients
- 1 lb deli-sliced roast beef ultra-thin slices work best
- 4 onion sandwich rolls or Kaiser rolls
- 1 cup cheddar cheese sauce store-bought or homemade
- 0.25 cup creamy horseradish sauce
- 0.25 cup Arby's-style red ranch sauce optional but authentic
- 1 tbsp butter for toasting buns
Instructions
- Heat the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of water with the roast beef. Cover and steam for 3–4 minutes until heated through.
- Toast the rolls: Butter the insides of each roll. Toast on a hot skillet or griddle until golden and crisp.
- Add sauces: Spread about 1 tablespoon horseradish sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Add red ranch sauce if using.
- Stack the beef: Pile the warm roast beef generously over the sauced buns.
- Add cheese: Heat the cheddar cheese sauce and drizzle about ¼ cup over each sandwich.
- Finish and serve: Top with the toasted bun and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Use ultra-thin sliced roast beef for the most authentic texture. Steam the meat instead of frying to retain moisture. Toasting the rolls adds crucial crunch and prevents sogginess.