Copycat Arby’s Roast Beef Sandwich
on Sep 16, 2024
Making a CopyCat Arby’s Roast Beef Sandwich at home is incredibly easy. With just 3 simple ingredients you can serve your family a restaurant meal at home. Let us show you how to make Arby’s Roast Beef recipe. Your family will request it over and over.
Enjoying a meal from “out” has become a bit less of a thing around our home. We have been cutting the budget wherever possible. My family LOVES Arby’s Roast Beef Sandwiches. So, we have been saving money by making our own at home.
If you are looking for restaurant copycat recipes, try our CopyCat Chick-Fil-A Sandwich Recipe or a CopyCat Taco Bell Meximelt Recipe.
Arby’s Classic Roast Beef Sandwich is so easy to make at home. Since the recipe only requires 3 Ingredients, they can be made quite quickly. When you are shopping at the grocery, grab a bag of frozen Arby’s Curly fries to make your meal feel authentic. Check your condiment drawer to see if you have stashed some of the Arbys Sauce Packets, they add to the authenticity too.
Since Arby’s seasons their meat at a commissary and then cooks it in the store, you can not truly replicate their recipe. But, you can can come very close with my super easy recipe for Arby’s Roast Beef. My kids think this easy weeknight copycat is better than Arby’s.
subscribe for all the latest deliciousness
The key to making this homemade Arby’s Roast Beef is the meat.. of course. Since we are trying to save, we purchase Hillshire Farms Ultra Thin Roast Beef. It’s the meat that comes the closest to the shaved roast beef that Arby’s uses.
Copycat Arby’s Roast Beef Sandwich Ingredients
You might be shocked to see such few ingredients but you really don’t need many to make a good Arby’s Roast Beef Sandwich Copycat! It’s more important that you pick out the right kind of meat- we touch on that down below- but this is just a 3 ingredient recipe, really. Here’s all you’re going to need:
- Au Jus Gravy Mix – This is the secret stuff that helps add flavor that is closer to Arby’s Roast Beef recipe. You’ll also need some water to mix it with. For extra beef flavor, consider using some beef stock or beef broth instead of water.
- Hamburger Buns – Sesame seed buns are what Arby’s uses for their Classic Roast beef Sandwiches.
- Roast Beef – Some nice shaved deli roast beef is great. However, something off-the-shelf like this Hillshire Farm roast beef will works best to achieve the Arby’s texture. It’s VERY ultra thin. For reference, Arby’s uses 3 oz of Roast Beef per Classic Sandwich.
See recipe card for quantities.
Arby’s Roast Beef Recipe
Making this Arby’s Roast Beef recipe right is all about the process- but don’t worry, this is so easy! Once the au jus is ready and the buns are toasted, you’ll be ready to make some quick roast beef sandwiches. Here’s what you’re going to do:
- Combine au jus gravy packet and water in a small pot on the stovetop. Prepare according to package instructions and keep warm over low heat. For the best roast beef sandwiches, you’ll want to toast your buns.
- Set buns on a baking sheet and open them up. Set them up so the insides are facing upwards.
- Set baking sheet under a low broiler and toast them to preference. Once buns have finished toasting, pull from the oven and set aside. To prepare roast beef, briefly dip in warm au jus gravy. Do not leave in the pan longer than just a “dip” or you will overcook the meat. It will be crusty and dried out if it is actually cooked.
- Shake and let any excess liquid drip off before piling onto toasted buns. Repeat for the rest of your sandwiches. Save the Au Jus if your family likes to use it for dipping.
Storage / Freezing
Storage: Considering this recipe is a very “on the spot” kind of recipe, there really isn’t a way to store your leftovers. Buns will get soggy or the meat might dry out. We recommend enjoying your Copycat Arby’s Roast Beef Sandwich right away and avoid leaving any leftovers.
Freezing: If you really want to, you can try keeping your Arby’s Roast Beef frozen. Let as much excess au jus gravy drip off the meat as possible before piling onto your buns and adding your top bun. Wrap your sandwiches tightly in aluminum foil before putting in the freezer for 1-2 months. Keep wrapped in the foil when you reheat in a 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes.
Tips for making the BEST Arby’s Roast Beef
Do not leave the roast beef in the pan longer than just a “dip” or you will overcook the meat. It will be crusty and dried out if it is actually cooked.
Other Restaurant CopyCat Recipes
Pin this now to find it later
Pin It
Copycat Arby’s Roast Beef Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 oz Au Jus Gravy Mix
- 3 cup Water
- 4 Sesame Seed Buns
- 12 oz Thin Sliced Deli Roast Beef, I used Hillshire Farms Ultra Thin
Instructions
- Combine au jus gravy packet and water in a small pot on the stovetop. Prepare according to package instructions and keep warm over low heat.
- Set broiler on low.
- Place buns on a baking sheet and open them up. Set them up so the insides are facing upwards.
- Place under broiler just until toasted. St aside.
- Briefly dip in warm au jus gravy and place on toasted bun.
Notes
Nutrition
