Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches Recipe
This recipe recreates the iconic Arby’s Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches using a slow cooker. A tender chuck roast is seasoned, slow-cooked in Arby’s signature sauce, then shredded and piled high on toasted onion rolls, topped with creamy cheddar cheese sauce for a delicious, easy-to-make copycat sandwich perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes (LOW) or 4 hours 10 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 6 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Meal
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2–3 pound chuck roast
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ cups Arby’s sauce (plus more for topping)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese sauce (such as Ricos brand)
- 6 onion rolls
Instructions
- Prepare the roast: Place the chuck roast at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, ensuring it lays flat.
- Season the meat: Evenly sprinkle 2 teaspoons of dried minced onion and 1 teaspoon of Montreal steak seasoning over the roast to infuse it with rich flavor.
- Add Worcestershire sauce: Pour 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce over the seasoned roast for an extra layer of savory depth.
- Pour Arby’s sauce: Evenly distribute 1 ½ cups of Arby’s sauce over the roast, coating it to allow the flavors to meld during cooking.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until the roast is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the beef: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the sauce. Switch the slow cooker to WARM to keep the meat hot while serving.
- Heat cheese sauce: Warm 1 cup of cheddar cheese sauce in the microwave until hot and smooth for topping.
- Assemble sandwiches: Pile generous amounts of shredded beef onto the onion rolls, spoon warmed cheddar cheese sauce over the top, and add additional Arby’s sauce if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use a well-marbled chuck roast for the best tender and juicy results.
- You can substitute Arby’s sauce with a homemade copycat beef sandwich sauce if desired.
- Cheddar cheese sauce brands vary in flavor; adjust quantity to taste.
- Onion rolls add an authentic taste but any sandwich roll can be used as a substitute.
- Leftover shredded beef can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
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