Description
Skillet Barbecue Beef Sandwiches are a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender, thinly sliced roast beef cooked in a caramelized onion and tangy barbecue sauce mixture, served piled high on sandwich buns. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a stress-free dinner that delivers big on taste.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 small white onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/3 cup chili sauce (such as Heinz)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 lb very thinly sliced deli roast beef (cut into strips or steak, again cut into very thin strips)
- Sandwich buns (4 buns)
Instructions
- Sauté the onion: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced white onion and sauté until tender and golden, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Make the sauce: Add the barbecue sauce, chili sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet with the onions. Whisk them together until fully combined and smooth. Bring this sauce to a simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Cook the beef: Add the thin strips of roast beef to the skillet. Gently toss the beef in the sauce to coat evenly, cooking just until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat once the beef is hot.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Pile the saucy barbecue beef mixture onto sandwich buns and serve immediately for a hearty and delicious meal.
Notes
- Use very thinly sliced deli roast beef or thin strips of steak to ensure tenderness and quick cooking.
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
- Sandwich buns can be lightly toasted for added texture and flavor.
- If preferred, use gluten-free buns to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 2816 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
