Enjoy a homemade version of the classic Arby’s Beef & Cheddar sandwich with tender roast beef, creamy cheese sauce, and zesty red ranch sauce, all served on a toasted onion bun. A delicious and satisfying meal you can make anytime!
Ingredients:
For the Beef:
- 1 pound deli roast beef
- ½ cup water
- 4 onion buns
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 8 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
For the Red Ranch Sauce:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt
Directions:
- Warm the Roast Beef:
In a large skillet, heat the deli roast beef and water over medium heat. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through. - Make the Cheese Sauce:
In a small saucepan, combine the shredded Cheddar cheese, whole milk, and paprika. Heat over low, stirring occasionally, until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth. - Prepare the Red Ranch Sauce:
In another saucepan, combine ketchup, water, apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until heated through. - Assemble the Sandwiches:
Split the onion buns in half and spread a generous amount of red ranch sauce over the bottom of each bun. Drain any excess water from the roast beef and divide it evenly among the sandwiches. - Add Cheese and Serve:
Top the roast beef with the cheese sauce and cover with the top bun. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Treat yourself to this homemade Beef & Cheddar, packed with all the savory flavors of the classic sandwich—perfect for lunch, dinner, or a satisfying snack!
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Enjoy a homemade version of the classic Arby’s Beef & Cheddar sandwich with tender roast beef, creamy cheese sauce, and zesty red ranch sauce, all served on a toasted onion bun. A delicious and satisfying meal you can make anytime!
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 1 pound deli roast beef
- ½ cup water
- 4 onion buns
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 8 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
For the Red Ranch Sauce:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Warm the Roast Beef:
In a large skillet, heat the deli roast beef and water over medium heat. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through. - Make the Cheese Sauce:
In a small saucepan, combine the shredded Cheddar cheese, whole milk, and paprika. Heat over low, stirring occasionally, until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth. - Prepare the Red Ranch Sauce:
In another saucepan, combine ketchup, water, apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until heated through. - Assemble the Sandwiches:
Split the onion buns in half and spread a generous amount of red ranch sauce over the bottom of each bun. Drain any excess water from the roast beef and divide it evenly among the sandwiches. - Add Cheese and Serve:
Top the roast beef with the cheese sauce and cover with the top bun. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Treat yourself to this homemade Beef & Cheddar, packed with all the savory flavors of the classic sandwich—perfect for lunch, dinner, or a satisfying snack!