'Better Than Arby's' Beef And Cheddar Sandwich Recipe
Prep Time:
15 hours
Cook Time:
1 hour, 20 minutes
Servings:
4 Sandwiches
Ingredients
  • 3 pound eye of round beef roast
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 4 onion rolls, sliced in half
Directions
  1. Place the roast fat-side-up on a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Coat it completely in salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder. Let rest for 90 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 450 F.
  3. Pat the roast dry, then add it to the middle rack of the oven and roast it for 20 minutes.
  4. Lower the heat to 300 F.
  5. Roast for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 130 F.
  6. Remove the roast from the oven and let it cool.
  7. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
  8. To slice the beef, remove it from the plastic wrap and thinly slice with a sharp knife. Reheat the beef in the microwave when ready to serve.
  9. In the meantime, make the red ranch. Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
  10. Cook, stirring constantly, until reduced and darker in color, about 10 minutes.
  11. Let cool, then refrigerate for 2 to 12 hours in an airtight container.
  12. Just before serving, make the cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
  13. Add the flour and whisk to create a roux.
  14. Add the milk, whisking constantly, and bring to a simmer. Simmer gently until thick, about 2 minutes.
  15. Remove from the heat and add the cheese, seasonings, salt, and pepper and stir until smooth.
  16. To serve, first add red ranch to the bottom of an onion roll. Stack 1 cup of sliced beef on top.
  17. Cover the beef with cheese sauce.
  18. Top with top bun to serve.