Irresistible Copycat Arby’s Beef & Cheddar
A spot-on copycat of Arby’s classic Beef & Cheddar sandwich made with tender roast beef, creamy cheddar cheese sauce, and tangy red ranch sauce served on a toasted onion roll.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Skillet
Ingredients
Beef & Cheddar Sandwich
- 1 lb deli roast beef thinly sliced
- 4 onion rolls or hamburger buns
- 1 cup beef broth
Cheddar Cheese Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
Red Ranch Sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened. Stir in cheddar cheese until smooth. Set aside warm.
- In a small bowl, mix all red ranch sauce ingredients until combined.
- Heat beef broth in a skillet. Add roast beef and warm gently until heated through.
- Toast onion rolls lightly if desired.
- Assemble sandwiches with warm roast beef, cheddar cheese sauce, and red ranch sauce.
Notes
For an authentic Arby’s-style flavor, keep the beef very moist and avoid overcooking. Serve with curly fries.