Keto Copycat Arby's Beef and Cheddar
Indulge in nostalgia with our Keto Copycat Arby's Beef and Cheddar recipe, delivering all the savory goodness of the classic sandwich without the carbs. Perfect for Arby's aficionados and keto enthusiasts alike, this low-carb delight satisfies cravings while staying true to the beloved flavors of beef and cheddar.
Equipment
Ingredients
For the sandwich
- 4 keto hamburger buns or store-bought
- 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 teaspoon water
- 1 tbsp minced onion
- 1 lb deli roast beef
- 1/2 cup beef bone broth
For the cheese sauce
- 8 ounces Cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
For the red ranch (Arby's) sauce
- 1/2 cup sugar-free ketchup
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Besti Monk fruit and Allulose Sweetener
- 1/4 tsp organic garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp organic onion powder
- Pinch pink salt
For the horsey sauce
- 1/2 cup keto mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tsp Besti Monk fruit and Allulose Sweetener
- 2 tbsp prepared horseradish regular or extra hot
- Pinch pink salt
Instructions
To make the sandwiches
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. (Optional for making onion buns)
- Brush the tops of the keto buns with the egg yolk wash and sprinkle with minced onion.
- Place the bun tops on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 5 minutes, then add the bottoms and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until toasted to your liking.
- In a large skillet, heat roast beef and beef broth over medium heat. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, just until it is warmed through.
To make the cheese sauce
- Add cheese, heavy cream, and paprika to a small saucepot.
- Heat over low heat, cover, and cook until the cheese has melted, stirring occasionally until it is smooth.
To make the red ranch sauce
- Combine all of the red ranch sauce ingredients in a small skillet or saucepot and cook for 4-5 minutes, until warmed through.
To make the horsey sauce
- In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the horsey sauce.
To assemble the sandwiches
- Spread some of the red ranch sauce over the bottom of each bun.
- Drain the broth from the roast beef, and divide equally across all of the sandwiches.
- Top with cheese sauce.
- Drizzle with the horsey sauce.
- Cover with the top bun and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 745kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 52gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 199mgSodium: 2695mgPotassium: 432mgFiber: 22gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 932IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 745mgIron: 3mg
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