{"id":8075,"date":"2026-01-25T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T22:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/?p=8075"},"modified":"2026-01-25T09:14:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T22:14:42","slug":"the-best-roast-beef-sandwich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/index.php\/lunching-on-leftovers\/the-best-roast-beef-sandwich\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Roast Beef Sandwich"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s nothing better than utilizing amazing leftover Roast Meat in a stacked sandwich for lunch the next day. One of the most popular (and best) choices is a classic Roast Beef Sandwich, loaded with beautiful slices of Roast Beef and paired with your favorite assortment of sandwich goodies. In this recipe we\u2019ll show you how to make The Best Roast Beef Sandwich, starting with a perfectly cooked Rare piece of Beef that\u2019ll serve as an amazing Roast Dinner, and an even better Sandwich the next day

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The first step in making The Best Roast Beef Sandwich is roasting the Beef of course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, this dish is all about the Beef, and you want to be perfecting this step. The good news is this recipe doubles as a delicious dinner, so we highly recommend you check out our Roast Beef Dinner recipe<\/a> to turn this beautiful piece of Roast Beef into an amazing Sunday Lunch or Dinner for the family

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The cut of Beef is important when making Roast Beef. For this recipe we\u2019re not going for anything super fancy or expensive like a whole side of Beef Tenderloin or Rib Roast (which will set you back hundreds of dollars!). Instead, we recommend using a classic cut of Roast Beef such as Top Round, Strip Loin, or Rump

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These cuts are typically on the leaner side and are best cooked rare and finely sliced when it\u2019s ready to serve. I find when cooked Rare these cuts of Beef aren\u2019t tough, and simply melt in the mouth when served up in a delicious Sandwich

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Seasoning and Roasting the Beef<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For this recipe we use Top Round and it came out amazing. We begin by ensuring the Beef is at room temperature before cooking. This is important for such a big cut of Beef, as you want the whole thing to cook evenly so you achieve perfect slices of Rare Roast Beef that are cooked the same throughout

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I recommend leaving the Beef at room temperature for at least 2 hours if you\u2019re pulling it out of the refrigerator. Once you\u2019re ready to cook, season the Beef generously with Salt and Pepper. You can really go aggressively with the seasoning, and we highly recommend doing so

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Remember, we\u2019re only seasoning the very outside of the Beef, so each slice will need to carry its weight in seasoning, so be generous! Once the Beef is well seasoned, lay a bed of Rosemary onto a large roasting tray and place the Beef on top. Pop the tray in the oven that\u2019s set at 400F and cook for 30 minutes

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The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the Beef you\u2019re cooking with, so we recommend checking the internal temperature at 30 minutes with a good quality meat thermometer. We\u2019re aiming for an internal temperature of 105F, which is rare

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Remember, the Beef is also going to continue \u2018cooking\u2019 as it\u2019s resting, so 105F is the number we\u2019re going for. It\u2019ll increase to around 115F \u2013 120F while resting If the temperature is lower, pop it back in the oven for another 10 minutes before checking again

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We recommend using a combination of good quality Dijon Mustard and Horseradish Cream when making The Best Roast Beef Sandwich<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Assembling The Best Roast Beef Sandwich Ever<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First step is to ensure the Beef is well rested. I\u2019d recommend at least 30 minutes, which will also allow it to cool. If you\u2019re serving up the Beef as a Roast Dinner, then you can simply refrigerate the Beef overnight and slice and serve it cold in the Sandwich the next day

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For The Best Roast Beef Sandwich, we recommend some classic accompaniments. That is, tomato, Lettuce, Mustard, and Horseradish Cream. Each of these are perfect in the Sandwich and make for an amazing bite of food

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When it comes to the bread, we\u2019re not too fussy. Use whatever style of bread roll you prefer, as ultimately your favorite bread is going to taste the best! For us, we can\u2019t go past some good quality Sourdough bread

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It goes without saying that you want to stack your sandwich as high as you can with thin slices of that beautiful, rare Roast Beef. As you can see from the photos here, we\u2019re easily stacked \u00be of the Sandwich with Beef, so I\u2019d recommend not skimping on the quantities!

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I\u2019d suggest cutting your Tomatoes slightly thicker than usual and using them as a nice bed for the Sandwich along with some roughly chopped Lettuce. Use the Lettuce and Tomatoes as a base for the sandwich before you start stacking it with Beef

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For the Sauces, you cannot go wrong with the classic combination of Dijon Mustard and Horseradish Cream. They\u2019re going to add a wonderful flavor and a little bit of heat which goes so well with Roast Beef. I recommend using a generous amount (1 tbsp. of each condiment) for each Sandwich you make, and ensure you spread on the top and bottom of the Bread before cutting and serving

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