Description
Skillet Barbecue Beef Sandwiches are a quick and flavorful meal featuring thinly sliced deli roast beef simmered in a rich barbecue sauce with tender caramelized onions. Perfect for a fast dinner, these sandwiches are served piled high on your favorite sandwich buns, offering a delicious blend of tangy, sweet, and smoky flavors.
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)
- Sandwich buns (4 buns)
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and sauté until tender and beginning to turn golden, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Prepare Sauce: Add the barbecue sauce, chili sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet. Whisk the ingredients together until fully incorporated into a smooth sauce. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, over medium heat.
- Add Beef: Add the thin strips of deli roast beef to the skillet and gently toss to evenly coat the beef with the sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes just until the beef is heated through and tender.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Remove the skillet from heat. Pile the saucy barbecue beef mixture onto the sandwich buns. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use very thinly sliced deli roast beef or thin steak strips for the best texture and quick cooking.
- For a smoky depth, try adding a dash of smoked paprika to the sauce mixture.
- Sandwich buns can be toasted lightly for extra crunch and flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of brown sugar to your taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- 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
