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    Published: Jul 26, 2021 · Modified: Feb 26, 2023 by Jeremy Klae · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

    Roast Beef Sandwich (Arby's Copycat)

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    When it comes to a Roast Beef Sandwich, an Arby's classic is by far one of my favorites. However, after moving out of the DFW Metroplex to a small town in East Texas, the closest Arby's to me is thirty minutes in any direction. That's exactly what led me to create this Arby's roast beef copycat recipe. Let me tell you, it's much easier than you might think. If you love homemade fast food, you'll also love these easy Homemade Mexican Pizzas!

    Homemade Arby's roast beef sandwich on a sesame bun with sauces dripping down the sides.
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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    A Copycat Arby's Roast Beef Sandwich is affordable, quick, easy, and only takes a few ingredients. Making it the perfect weeknight meal for a busy family. Plus, who doesn't love a roast beef sandwich? Just be sure to make some Homemade Arby's Sauce and a Copycat Arby's Horsey Sauce, and you're good to go!

    Ingredients

    Roast beef sandwich ingredients labeled on a wooden table.

    Meat: All you'll need is some ultra-thinly sliced deli roast beef. This can be prepackaged or from your deli, whichever you prefer.

    Liquid: Just some regular beef broth or stock will do. Nothing fancy.

    Bread: I like to serve mine with sesame seed buns that can be found at any local grocery store.

    See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Love Copycat Recipes? Take a look at these Homemade Copycat Crunchwraps!

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Beef stock boiling in a small saucepan.

    Step 1: In a medium saucepan, begin by boiling beef broth. The amount of broth that you boil depends on how many sandwiches you're making. As does the amount of roast beef and buns, obviously.

    Thinly sliced roast beef being boiled in beef stock.

    Step 2: Add them to the boiling beef broth for about 2 minutes until they're fully heated and almost wilting a bit.

    Arby's and Horsey sauce over a pile of roast beef.

    Step 3: Place the boiled roast beef on sesame seed split-top buns, top with Homemade Arby's Sauce and Homemade Horsey Sauce.

    A sesame seed split top bun being pressed down onto a roast beef sandwich.

    Step 4: Press the top bun on and serve hot with Arby's Curly Fries and extra sauces or ketchup for serving.

    Expert Tips

    • Be careful not to overcook the roast beef when boiling it. If you see it is starting to wilt, it's time to take it out. The main purpose here is to add some extra beefy flavor and heat the meat, not cook it.
    • I like to stay true to split-top sesame seed buns. However, sometimes these are a bit more pricey. So, if you really want to be budget-conscious, grab a bag of plain hamburger buns.
    • Toasting the buns can also add a different element to the sandwiches. But past that, I recommend just sticking to the classic sauces.
    • If you want to be as close to Arby's as possible, a regular Arby's Roast Beef Sandwich has 3 ounces of meat. The double is...well...6 ounces. So you can weigh the roast beef into piles if you'd like.
    • Hold off on adding the sauces to get these sandwiches even closer to the real deal. Place the top bun on and wrap the entire sandwich in foil. Allow it to steam in that foil for about three minutes. Open it back up, and then add your sauce.

    Recipe FAQs

    What ingredients are in Arby's Roast Beef?

    Arby's has an array of roast beef sandwiches. A regular roast beef is the thinly sliced roast beef on a bun. However, there is also the beef and cheddar with a cheese sauce. But of course, you will always want to use Arby's Sauce and Horsey sauce.

    What type of roast beef does Arby's use?

    Arby's uses slow-roasted beef that's cooked daily and deli-sliced extremely thin just before serving.

    What brand of roast beef is most like Arby's?

    Hillshire Farm Ultra Thin Roast Beef is most like Arby's when looking for an at-home alternative to the fast food chain.

    How much meat is in an Arby's regular roast beef?

    A regular Arby's Roast Beef sandwich contains three ounces of thinly sliced roast beef.

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    If you made this Copycat Arby's Roast Beef Sandwich recipe or any other of my recipes, please leave a Star Rating and let me know your thoughts in the comments below. 

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    📖 Recipe

    Two Copycat Arby's Roast Beef Copycat sandwiches served on a teal platter dripping with Arby's and Horsey Sauce.

    Roast Beef Sandwich (Arby's Copycat)

    Arby's Roast Beef (Copycat Recipe) Sandwiches served with Homemade Arby's Sauce, Horsey Sauce, and frozen Arby's Curly Fries.
    4.43 from 14 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: American, Fast Food
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 332kcal
    Author: Jeremy Klae

    Ingredients

    • 48 oz Thinly Sliced Roast Beef
    • 32 oz Beef Broth
    • 8 Sesame seed split top buns

    Instructions

    • Boil Beef Broth
    • Measure out 6 ounces of thinly sliced roast beef and make piles on a plate.
    • Boil the piles of roast beef in the broth for about 2 minutes.
    • Place the boiled roast beef on the buns and top with Arby's Sauce, Horsey Sauce, and Serve.

    Video

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    Notes

    • Be careful not to overcook the roast beef when boiling it. If you see that it is starting to wilt at all, it's time to take it out. The main purpose here is to add some extra beefy flavor and heat the meat, not cook it.
    • I like to stay true to split top a sesame seed bun. However, sometimes these are a bit more pricey. So, if you really want to be budget-conscious, grab a bag of plain hamburger buns.
    • Toasting the buns can also add a different element to the sandwiches. But past that, I recommend just sticking to the classic sauces.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 3194mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 545mg | Iron: 5mg
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    Comments

    1. Curt says

      March 22, 2023 at 9:31 pm

      5 stars
      Nailed it. The simmering in broth got exactly the right texture, taste, and temperature. I looked this up because Arby's Sauce is now for sale in grocery stores. I used the Hillshire Farms ultra-thin roast beef. A seven ounce package makes basically two sandwiches. Thanks so much. You unlocked the part I could never figure out on my own.

      Reply
      • Jeremy says

        March 24, 2023 at 4:35 pm

        Hey Curt! So glad they turned out for you! It's so quick and easy and you can have way more at a fraction of the price. It's a win-win all the way around.

        Reply
    2. Vicki Wiechel says

      January 26, 2022 at 5:47 pm

      What kind of roast beef? I would like to make the roast myself! Best beef cut for this. You really need to bake your own beef!

      Reply
      • Jeremy says

        January 30, 2022 at 7:59 pm

        Hey Vicki! Thank you so much for checking out Chicken Fried Kitchen! I used thinly sliced deli roast beef from the grocery store. You could certainly make your roast beef and then slice it with an extremely sharp knife or a meat slicer. I would use a round roast if I were to go that route. Now, this is just my personal opinion, but it seems like that would be a lot of work for something that can be made so quickly. Especially for a budget and time friendly recipe such as this. If you do make them with your own roast beef I would love to know more about how they turn out and how you prepared them! I hope to hear back from you soon.

        Reply
    3. Ty says

      January 12, 2022 at 12:48 am

      Why no hyperlinks to your sauces?

      Reply
      • Jeremy says

        January 12, 2022 at 1:19 am

        Hey Ty! I really wish I had a good answer as to why that is...but I don't. SO, good lookin' out...aaand I'm gonna get that fixed up here right quick!

        Reply
      • Jeremy says

        January 12, 2022 at 1:23 am

        Done & Done! Thank you again!

        Reply
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