Homemade Roast Beef Sandwich

There’s something so satisfying about biting into a perfectly crafted roast beef sandwich! This iconic sandwich is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it a family favorite for lunch or dinner. One of the secrets to a delicious sandwich is the meat! Once you try this homemade roast beef sandwich recipe, there will be no going back!

We all know that deli meats aren’t a healthy option for our families, but they are so convenient and they taste so good! But did you know that you can easily make flavorful roast beef at home? I can guarantee that these will be one of the best roast beef sandwiches you’ve ever had!

This roast beef is AMAZING with pickled red onions, so be sure to check out that recipe!

Tips on Making The Best Roast Beef Sandwich

Depending on who you ask, there are several ways to make a good roast beef sandwich. I like to make them for the kids lunches, so I treat the roast beef as a deli meat from the deli counter and serve it cold. But you could just as easily use this recipe for hot roast beef sandwiches!

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TIP 1: Choose the best cut of beef. 

Anything that is slightly marbled is going to be delicious. Popular cuts for roast beef include sirloin tip roast, top round, top sirloin, chuck roast, or ribeye. I prefer a top round roast because it’s a cheaper cut of meat but it still has some marbling.

Leaner cuts of beef will still work if that’s what you have but while they’re delicious, they’ll be on the dry side. Also, try to find a piece of beef that has a fat cap on one side. 

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TIP 2: Season Generously!

As a general rule for large pieces of meat, you’ll want to add more seasoning than you think you need. We want the entire piece to be properly seasoned. Also, be sure to season all sides of the beef.

The dry rub in this recipe is made with salt, Herb De Provence, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, and Paprika but add what you want or use your favorite dry rubs. It’s hard to mess up this recipe. 

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TIP 3: Toast the bread (Optional) 

This tip applies if you are serving a warm toast beef sandwich. Toast both the top bun and bottom bun before assembling the sandwich for extra flavor and texture!  Experiment with different rolls too – hoagie rolls, crusty rolls, Italian bread, hamburger buns or just plain sandwich bread is good too!

TIP 4: Experiment with toppings

When I make sandwiches for the kids, I just use horseradish mayo and a slice of lettuce (for veggies, lol). But when I make it for the adults, I add whatever we have on hand. Here are some of our favorites: 

• Pickled red onion
• Caramelized onions
• Slice of Provolone cheese or Swiss cheese (Vegan of course!)
• Peppery Arugula
• Thin sliced red peppers
• Lettuce
• Horseradish mixed with mayonnaise
• My husband likes sauerkraut – but I’ll leave that up to you

How To Make Deli Roast Beef (Step by step photos)

Important Tips

• Keep an eye on the roast while it’s cooking and use a thermometer to check for doneness. It’s best when cooked to medium so you don’t want to overcook it. It should be taken out of the oven when the temperature reaches 134 degrees.:
  • 120 Degrees F = Rare
  • 126 Degrees F = Medium Rare
  • 134 Degrees F = Medium
  • 150 Degrees F = Medium Well
  • 160 Degrees F = Well Done

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