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My Leftover Roast Beef Sandwich Recipe will change the way you use roast beef leftovers! This easy ciabatta sandwich recipe, complete with homemade remoulade sauce, cream cheese, and caramelized onions, is the best way to use leftover roast beef.
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Roast Beef Sandwich Recipe
Roast beef is one of my family's favorite dinners, whether we're enjoying a prime rib for the holidays or a pot roast during the week. But, with any roast beef recipe, there are always leftovers!
One of my personal favorite ways to use leftover roast beef is to make a hot roast beef sandwich. There is nothing quite like a super flavorful sandwich with roast beef leftovers. Even better if you make the sauce and toppings from scratch!
This leftover roast beef sandwich recipe is my secret to getting the most out of leftovers. I make it using a homemade remoulade sauce and caramelized onions, and it stands out as the best beef sandwich I have ever had. It's amazing for pot roast or as an idea for Prime Rib Leftovers.
This sandwich is everything! We love the combo of the sauce, the onions when using up leftover roast beef!
John via email
Best Roast Beef Sandwich Ingredients
- Sandwich rolls of choice (I recommend ciabatta)
- Cream cheese
- Remoulade sauce
- Caramelized onions
- Tomato (optional)
- Leftover roast beef - try one of my roast beef recipes
How to Make a Roast Beef Sandwich
- Prepare caramelized onions and remoulade sauce (store-bought can also be used).
- Spread cream cheese on the bottom roll of your sandwich bun.
- Add slices of leftover roast beef, or leftover shredded roast beef, over the cream cheese.
- Top with caramelized onions, then tomato (optional).
- On the top bun, spread remoulade sauce. Join the sandwich, cut in half, and serve!
Roast Beef Sandwich Recipes Ideas
- Roast beef sandwich with horseradish sauce: Prepare creamy horseradish sauce to use as a sauce for the sandwich (no cooking required). Pair with cheddar cheese and arugula, and enjoy cold or as a hot roast beef sandwich by warming it slightly.
- Arby's roast beef sandwich/Arby's beef and cheddar: Make your homemade roast beef sandwich into one like the classic from Arby's by preparing it with a toasted sesame seed bun, cheddar cheese sauce (see: how to make cheese sauce), and copycat red ranch sauce. To make the red ranch sauce, combine ½ cup ketchup with 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon onion powder, and 3 Tablespoons sugar. Double for enough to make 4 sandwiches. For best results, heat in a saucepan over medium heat after mixing, then cool. Alternatively, use a variety of Country French dressing.
- Au jus sandwich: Make it a French dip sandwich by heating au jus sauce for dipping and serving it hot with melted provolone, Swiss, or Mozzarella cheese.
- Try adding steakhouse mushrooms.
Roast Beef Sandwich FAQs
Classic roast beef sandwiches include cheese and onions, which is what led to the creation of my roast beef sandwich recipe. Cream cheese is an incredible choice for a roast beef sandwich, paired with spicy remoulade sauce and homemade caramelized onions. Optionally, you can add a tomato. Serve it all on a sandwich roll such as ciabatta, and enjoy.
Roast beef pairs well with blue cheese, cheddar, asiago, fontina, gouda, and creamy cheese sauces. Cream cheese is an amazing replacement for sliced cheese on a roast beef sandwich, as it pairs perfectly with beef.
You can use any leftover roast beef to make roast beef sandwiches. The typical choice for sliced roast beef on a sandwich is deli-style roast beef made using top loin, the eye of round roast, and top sirloin. However, you can even use leftover pot roast to make this sandwich recipe.
Whether you enjoy a roast beef sandwich hot or cold is up to your preference. You can serve this recipe as a hot roast beef sandwich by toasting it after assembly.
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Roast Beef Sandwich
Equipment
- 1 Knife
- 1 pan for making caramelized onions
Ingredients
- 1 sandwich roll I recommend ciabatta
- ¾ Tablespoon cream cheese
- ¾ Tablespoon remoulade sauce
- 1 Tablespoon caramelized onions
- 1 slice tomato optional
- 3-6 slices roast beef leftover roast beef or deli roast beef
See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!
Instructions
- Prepare caramelized onions and remoulade sauce (store-bought can also be used).
- Spread cream cheese on the bottom roll of your sandwich bun.¾ Tablespoon cream cheese, 1 sandwich roll
- Add slices of leftover roast beef, or leftover shredded roast beef, over the cream cheese.3-6 slices roast beef
- Top with caramelized onions, then tomato (optional).1 Tablespoon caramelized onions, 1 slice tomato
- On the top bun, spread remoulade sauce. Join the sandwich, cut in half, and serve!¾ Tablespoon remoulade sauce, 1 sandwich roll
Lisa Vaas says
Absolutely delicious. I didn't use cream cheese because I was in a hurry, but I can't imagine the sandwich suffered much because of the omission, since it was divine. The caramelized onions were a fabulous addition, but I should have chopped them up—I had leftover, thinly sliced rings of red onion from a make-your-own sandwich spread, and they would have been easier to eat if I'd chopped them up.
Em Beitel says
That is so great to hear! Thank you so much, Lisa! We're glad to hear you enjoyed it. Chopping the onions is a great idea.