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Ok, I do not know what my deal is lately, but I cannot last a whole day without some down time in the sun. I think this winter really took a toll on me. It was just so cold and lasted forever, so now I feel like I have to soak up every last bit of sunshine because before I know it I’ll be drowning in snow again. Ugh, it just seems wrong to even mention that word!!! When it does come this Arby’s Beef n Cheddar copycat recipe is probably the only thing that will get me through the day.
I’ve never been a fan of fast food, or hamburgers actually, but growing up I would always go for an Arby’s Beef and Cheddar. A soft bun full of hot roast beef, tangy sauce and the best part-cheeeeeeeese sauce. Don’t hate! It’s a guilty pleasure ok! I think I’ve only had one Arby’s sandwich in the past like, 8 years, but that’s mostly because we cook so much here and there are so many new restaurants I just don’t really have the need to eat out. Well, and let’s be honest, it’s not exactly the healthiest out there. Not at all.
A while back I discovered this new bacon wrapped roast beef from Eckridge Meats, and I instantly thought of my childhood favorite sandwich. I just knew I had to recreate it. And guess what? It’s like the easiest ever. Ok, you do need to use processed cheese, but listen, everything in moderation folks. It’s worth it. Kinda like how I secretly love that ballpark nacho cheese. You KNOW that’s not real cheese, but you do it anyway. We threw together a super easy Arby’s sauce which we served with the Arby’s Fries that we found in the frozen foods section. All we had remaining was cooking up the sliced roast beef in a pan and chowing down. It was awesome. I ate too much and almost went into a copycat fast food coma, but I’m here today to say it’s worth it!!!!
Can You Freeze Cooked Roast Beef?
You can freeze cooked roast beef.
After it has cooled completely, pack in heavy duty freezer bag or wrap in plastic and then foil.
Freeze for 2-3 months.
How Do You Reheat Roast Beef?
There is an easy way to reheat roast beef without it becoming overcooked and dry.
Wrap your frozen or refrigerated rare roast beef with a foil.
Place the foiled roast beef into a microwavable or oven-safe bowl.
Fill half of the pot with water and bring this to boil.
Turn off the heat and place the bowl with roast inside the pot until the meat is hot.
Arby’s Beef N Cheddar
Arby's Beef N Cheddar
Ingredients
- Onion Buns
- Thinly Sliced Roast Beef
- 4 Ounces American Cheese
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
For the Arby's Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Water
- 1 Pinch Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meat and place a lid over the top, and then turn the heat to medium low.Thinly Sliced Roast Beef
- Meanwhile, stir together the sauce and spread on a bun.2 teaspoons Water, 1 Pinch Salt, 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1/2 Cup Ketchup
- In a microwave safe dish, add the cheese and milk.2 Tablespoons Milk, 4 Ounces American Cheese
- Microwave on low for 20 second intervals, stirring between until smooth.
- Place the meat on the sauced bun, add the cheese sauce and a little more Arby's sauce if desired.Onion Buns
- Serve immediately with curly fries.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I am thinking this is not a copycat, but instead better than Arby’s. Their meat is processed pressed, or otherwise salty never-to-spoil junk. I would get a nice rump roast or round, roast it to med rare, slice thin and use your recipe for the remaining ingredients. Yum.
Haha, true, we do use real meat. 🙂
These look fantastic! I just wanted to share that the Cobblestone Bread Co. Toasted Onion Rolls are the EXACT same buns that Arby’s actually uses. The same company makes and supplies them to Arby’s and then also packages them as Cobblestone. So if you want the sandwiches to be super authentic try those. I will definitely be trying these ASAP!!
No way! That’s so awesome!
Check out my attempt at the recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE41dP1LBaE
Tony, I loved your video! I’ll have to share that on facebook!
Thanks! It was a lot of fun to make. 🙂
Your video convinced me to try this recipe! Too funny
This recipe is for the ‘original’ Arbys. If you’ve been there recently you will notice it is not real cheese but some sort of cheese product which is really nasty! I used to love beef and cheddar at Arbys, now it just makes me barf!
Oh boy, that does not sound delicious. We make them ourselves now so I haven’t been there in years and years, and I don’t think I will.
I made these. They are awesome get boars head meat bakery onion rolls, i made my own cheese sauce with a roux with evaporated milk, i cheat i go to arbys and rack up on their sauce,and horseradish, so freaking good
Ok. This is really good. If it tasted exactly like Arbys then your website would be all like arby.com. This is very good to make at home although I do recommend the Worcestershire sauce at about 1/2 tsp. and 1/3 cup corn syrup. It also seems as if most of the people don’t even make it before they write something. If I could grab it through the screen is not a review. Try it then speak. Wrapped in foil then warmed and served with the frozen curly fries they sell will be a good quick dinner.
I so agree. I can’t stand when people review a picture.
Did you use just sliced American cheese or like velvetta cheese?
This looks so good and I can not wait to make this for me and my husband. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Velveeta 😉
Thank you. I am planning on doing these for the family. I can’t wait!
We tried to make an Arbys roast beef at home before. Finally we found some individual roast beef packets at (W)Falmart. .99 each and we bought 4 and took them home with large sesame buns. We put the roast beef (chip beef) in the microwave for 30 seconds and toasted the underside of the buns. Finally we mixed full fat mayo and horseradish to make the sauce.Finally add cheese wiz on top to make it a cheddar and beef. The trick is to use the cheapest, most nitrated pre-sliced, lunch meat roast beef and the most rank fake yellow melted cheese
Arbys is terrible. Processed and pressed beef that tastes like a mouth full of mush. I ate at Arbys often as that was the only drive thru near my job and learned my lesson.I got so sick one day and never went back. This version is good because you can actually see how it’s done and your the one who is handling the product. I don’t think ppl would eat at fast food restaurants if they actually saw what really goes on. Yuck. I’ve heard and saw some unsavory happenings. Sorry.
My hubbs made this tonight because we had some extra roast beef (and I had previously eaten). Didn’t have the right buns for it so he made it into a grilled cheese sandwich…. it was so good! I kept stealing bites even though I had already had dinner. Thank you for this recipe! SO good! 🙂
Oh, you’re seriously the best.