Description
Skillet Barbecue Beef Sandwiches are a quick and delicious meal featuring tender strips of thinly sliced roast beef cooked with caramelized onions and coated in a flavorful barbecue sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, these sandwiches are perfect for a stress-free dinner piled high on your favorite sandwich buns.
Ingredients
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For the Sandwich Filling
- 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)
For Serving
- Sandwich buns
Instructions
- Sauté the Onions: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced white onion and sauté until tender and beginning to turn golden, about 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Add barbecue sauce, chili sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet with the onions. Whisk them together until fully combined into a smooth sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring occasionally, over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes.
- Cook the Beef: Add the thinly sliced roast beef strips to the skillet. Gently toss to evenly coat the beef with the sauce. Cook just until the beef is heated through, about 2-3 minutes, avoiding overcooking to keep the beef tender.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Pile the barbecue beef and onions high on sandwich buns and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use very thinly sliced deli roast beef or thinly sliced leftover steak for best results.
- Adjust the brown sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet sauce.
- You can add pickles or coleslaw on the sandwich for extra texture and flavor.
- To save time, slice the onions in advance or substitute with pre-sliced onions.
- Serve with a side of chips or a simple salad for a complete meal.
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
