Copycat Arby’s Beef Cheddar (Printable Version)
Juicy roast beef and creamy cheddar cheese sauce layered on toasted onion buns with a zesty homemade dressing.
# Ingredients:
→ Arbys Sauce
01 -
60 ml ketchup (preferably corn syrup-free)
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25 g light brown sugar, finely packed
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15 ml apple cider vinegar, unfiltered
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5 ml Worcestershire sauce
05 -
1 g garlic powder
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1 g onion powder
→ Cheese Sauce
07 -
30 g unsalted butter
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15 g all purpose flour
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240 ml whole milk
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120 g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
→ Roast Beef
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480 ml low sodium beef broth
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400 g thinly sliced deli roast beef
→ Assembly
13 -
4 onion hamburger buns, fresh
# Steps:
01 -
Combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and set aside to let the flavors meld.
02 -
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until foaming. Stir in flour and cook constantly for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer and whisk continuously for 5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar until melted and glossy. Keep warm.
03 -
Simmer beef broth in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add slices of roast beef one at a time to the broth, separating them for even warming. Heat for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
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Spread a generous layer of Arbys sauce on the bottom half of each toasted onion bun. Add a pile of warm roast beef, then spoon hot cheese sauce over the meat. Top with the bun’s upper half and serve immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
For tender roast beef, warm slices gently in simmering broth no longer than 2 minutes to maintain juiciness.
02 -
Shred cheddar cheese fresh from a block to ensure a smooth and creamy cheese sauce.
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Assemble sandwiches immediately before serving to prevent buns from becoming soggy.