The Best Roast Beef for Sandwiches Recipe (2024)

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Brandon J. Li

The roast beef is pure perfection and for those that are having difficulty finding a beef top loin roast some folks also call it a beef top sirloin roast.

Carolyn

For our weekend co*cktail, I prepared Melissa's top loin. I had the bakery machine slice a baguette into rounds. I smeared mayo seasoned with browned pureed garlic, salt, lemon, cayenne, & fresh minced parsley on the rounds, then broiled till crusty. I mounded the beef on the rounds, garnished with slivers of seeded tomato, another swirl of mayo & a small crush of black pepper. They were pretty and gone before I could get any - I kid you not! Tonights sandwiches will be on ciabatta. Yum.

Jo Ann Henderson

Sometimes it's the simple things that make a memorable moment. I saw this come up on my homepage on Sunday morning. I was stumped for Sunday dinner, which several family members stop in to enjoy each week. I thought roast beef sandwiches sounded so good and I would make my apologies for not preparing a four-course meal. I got some good artisan bread and made a horseradish mayo and grilled onions to accompany. Everyone was pleased. So simple, so good! Thanks for the inspiration!

Renorose

Due to circ*mstances beyond my control, my little roast sat in the garlic, rosemary, etc. for an extra night. It was really delicious!

Stacy

For anyone having trouble finding cuts of beef that seem to be unknown to butcher because of regional names of cuts for roasts etc.. check this out!! Many names for this cut!! http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/articles/detail/beef-cuts
It's good to use for A LOT of RECIPES, I am on East coast and many names are different here for same cut! Great ROAST BEEF! buttered & toasted roll w/melted sharp provalone!!

Pittman

I used Herbs de Provence, and it turned it great.

Austin

Made this for a work potluck to great acclaim. I used a 4.5 lbs Eye Top roast with double the salt and pepper, and triple the Garlic and Rosemary. I left it in the rub overnight, and then left it out to dry for 90 minutes. It went into the oven at 325 for 100 minutes or so until the internal temperature was about 150-155 for medium-well (at the request of my coworkers). The seasoned crust was crunchy and delicious. I carved off the fat and snacked on it while slicing the meat.

Barbara

Sweet lord this is good. We stood around the cutting board eating it as fast as it was sliced. 130 degrees inside: rosy and tender, and the garlic rosemary crust is exactly right. People even nibbled on the crispy edges to the fat caps, and there's only enough roast left to make it through Tuesday.

Chula

A wonderful recipe. I roasted it at a about 375 degrees for a shorter time and it was perfect at room temp with small olive oil rolls, mayo and horseradish sauce and thin slices of red onion.

Jo

I love this recipe and love learning to cook. This recipe is wonderful and easy to do even for a less experienced cook like me. I let it season in the fridge for 24-hours. The only thing I would do different next time is a little less salt. So maybe 2 tsp instead of 2 1/2. My roast was about 2 1/4 lbs and I roasted it for 60 mins to start and checked the temp every 5 minutes after that. So happy with how it came out.

Lorry Kennedy

This is a winner. Made it two weeks in a row. Once for a crowd, once for us. Butcher gave me a top sirloin roast with the fat on, came out great.

PSS

I just bought one at Safeway here in Maryland and it is labeled top loin. Perhaps that label has become more common recently, or it may reflect a regional difference. At any rate, your comment was not constructive.

Lorraine Fina Stevenski

Why not make 2 meals? I love rump roast and have the butcher cut me a 5 pound piece. Dinner the first night and leftovers for sandwiches. I hate paying $11 a pound for deli roast beef. Rump roast looks the same as the top loin with that nice slab of fat on top. Nicely marbled inside with tender meat. Take out of the oven at 130 degrees for rare because it will continue to cook out of the oven.

Robert Eisenberg

The name "top loin" does not appear in supermarkets, or specialty markets or Costco in the Midwest.

If the NY Times is to be a national newspaper, it must speak national
English/American.

I doubt if the phrase "top loin" is used in California: it certainly was not
when I lived there albeit years ago.

What IS top loin?

Molly Gallucci

My butcher wasn't sure what a top loin roast was so we used a 4 1/4 lb New York Strip cut prepared not as steaks but in one piece as a roast then I doubled the garlic-rosemary rub and it was perfect! The roasting time was about 95-100 minutes using the larger roast cooking to 130 degrees. Delicious!

Sam

Made this with a 4 lb rump roast. 375 degrees for 20 mins followed by 80 mins at 325 degrees for a temp of 130. Medium-rare delicious.

Canuck

Another Melissa marvel! One tip: Sharp, quality carving knive for thin, easy chewing pleasure

E. M

My local Wegmans supermarket always seems to have the correct cut of meat; the recipe is clear, easy to prepare and repeatedly turns out beautifully for me -as long as I monitor for correct temperature since meat continues to cook a bit after removal from oven.

Liz

I used a too lean cut - eye of round - and a smaller cut - 1.34 pounds. Cut the salt to match the weight, used the rosemary, garlic and pepper in the quantities listed. Marinated overnight, wrapped the roast in bacon before putting on the rack. Started testing for doneness at 30 minutes. Fantastic!

Whit

2 lbs rump roast, garlic powder and dried herbs, 55 minutes, perfect

Paul R.

Excellent. Made it with bottom round, which was really great. Not sure about the mango pickle.

chandler

Thanks for the 'bottom round' answer. I made it w/ chuck roast and it was tough. The cut recommended and its other names, i.e. NY Strip loin roast, etc. are more than twice the price of the bottom round, etc. -not a bargain by any means.

Chandler

Beef round bottom and beef chuck roast are the only two roasts I can find at my store...would these work? Thanks for any help offered. CH

BonnieO

Roasted this the day before the party, chilled and sliced morning of...perfect! Made sandwiches by layering beef slices on a crosswise sliced focaccia loaf, then cut into small rectangles. Perfect!

David

I used a 3 pound eye of round roast. Absolutely the best roast beef I've eaten! One hour and ten minutes,perfect medium rare!

Cameron Williams

I used an eye round roast, and added halved & then halved lengthwise carrots, halved red potatoes, and three onions cut lengthwise into 8ths to the bottom of the baking pan. 75 minutes at 315°, then removed the roast and returned the vegetables to the oven for fifteen minutes while the roast rested. Perfect as a hot roast, too.

Rafa

Made roast beef with tri-tip cut (rabillo in Spanish). For the sandwiches, a spread of home made mayo mixed with pesto and a bit of arugula. Spectacular

lee

slice a baguette into rounds. I smeared mayo seasoned with browned pureed garlic, salt, lemon, cayenne, & fresh minced parsley on the rounds, then broiled till crusty. I mounded the beef on the rounds, garnished with slivers of seeded tomato, another swirl of mayo & a small crush of black pepper.

Dan

I've been lucky enough to be able to get sirloin roast at Sam's Club, throughout the pandemic, for less than $5 per lb, every time. Being Sam's Club though, you're usually committing to 9-10 lbs of meat. Still, with meat prices going up, and supply chain issues, this recipe has been a great thing for our family.

Steve

If you have the time - and an oven that can be set to a low enough temperature, try roasting the beef at its terminal temperature.Salt the beef up to 24 hours before cooking, wrap in plastic and stash in the refrigerator. The next morning, heat the oven to 130 degrees, rub the roast with oil and fresh ground pepper. Roast on a rack until the temperature at the center of the roast reaches 130 for medium rare. If it takes too long, turn the oven up to 200 after 6 hours /-. Let the roast rest

James Mignola

Consider using Herbes de Provence instead of the rosemary as per Jacques Pepin.

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The Best Roast Beef for Sandwiches Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What cut of roast is best for roast beef sandwiches? ›

A top loin roast is ideal.

What is the best roast beef? ›

Best Beef Cuts for Oven Roasting
  • Tenderloin Roast. The most tender beef roast that is well known for being lean and succulent. ...
  • Tri-Tip Roast. Boneless and fairly tender with full flavor. ...
  • Top Sirloin Petite Roast. ...
  • Bottom Round Roast. ...
  • Eye of Round Roast. ...
  • Sirloin Tip Roast. ...
  • Top Round Roast. ...
  • Ribeye Roast.

What is the most tender cut of beef roast? ›

The Chateaubriand beef tenderloin roast is considered to be the most tender cut of beef for a roast. This cut of beef comes from the loin area of the cow, which is right below the backbone, behind the rib section and in front of the sirloin section.

What is the difference between a roast beef sandwich and an Italian beef sandwich? ›

The toppings differ as well; while a deli roast beef sandwich can be filled with almost anything, Italian beef sandwiches are always topped with provolone cheese and the Chicagoan specialty, Giardiniera, a tangy concoction of pickled cauliflower, carrots, celery, and red bell peppers.

What kind of roast beef do delis use? ›

There is a little debate about the best cut for deli roast beef. The main contenders are top sirloin, the eye of round, and top loin (also called strip loin). (Some might argue for chuck or brisket, but for plain roast beef, those aren't the right answer.

What kind of beef roast is good for slicing? ›

Sirloin Tip Roast

This boneless, lean cut is great value. Best when roasted and carved into thin slices.

Which beef roast has the most flavor? ›

The Rib-Eye Roast is the boneless center cut of the rib section. Very well-marbled, tender and flavorful, it is the most desirable and the most expensive of the roasts.

What roast beef falls apart? ›

To cook it until it's so tender it falls apart, you'll need to choose a joint like chuck and blade or beef brisket and either braise, slow roast or slow cook it for at least a couple of hours.

What cut of beef is best for Sunday roast? ›

For roasts, the best cuts include rib (on the bone or boned and rolled), sirloin, top rump and fillet. For quick cooking, try fillet, entrecôte, rib eye, sirloin or rump steaks. Brisket, topside and silverside are good for pot roasts, and stewing and braising steak are good for stews and casseroles.

Is chuck or rump roast better? ›

Chuck roast comes from a cow's shoulder portion. The hindquarters and shoulder area are both well-used parts of the cow, so these two cuts of meat are naturally pretty tough. Most people agree that roasted rump is the more tender of the two.

Which beef roast is the toughest? ›

The bottom round roast, taken from the round primal, is one of the tougher cuts of roast that's known for being very lean. Like the rump roast, this beef cut is best prepared by braising or slow-cooking.

What cut of beef is best for slow roasting? ›

Here are the very best beef cuts to keep on hand to slow cook:
  • Chuck steak.
  • Round steak.
  • Blade steak.
  • Topside.
  • Silverside.
  • Skirt steak.
  • Shin (gravy) beef.
  • Sausages.

What is the best beef for roast beef sandwiches? ›

The meat of a bottom round roast is tender and holds its form when cooked slowly in a Dutch oven, making it perfect for making deli-style roast beef sandwiches. Top loin roasts are usually reserved for making Italian beef sandwiches, so it's fitting that they can work just as well for roast beef ones.

What state is known for roast beef sandwiches? ›

Roast beef sandwiches have been a specialty of the Boston area, in particular in the North Shore of Massachusetts, since the early 1950s, typically served very rare, thinly sliced (sometimes referred to as shaved) and piled on an onion roll.

What is a beef roast vs chuck roast? ›

While both are large, tough cuts of budget-friendly beef, the main difference that sets these two roasts apart is where on the animal they're cut from. Top round roast is cut from the rear leg and is more lean than chuck roast, which is cut from the shoulder and contains more fat.

Is top round or bottom round better for roast beef? ›

The top round is very lean but tends to be more tender than the bottom round, and is often cut into steaks (which are sometimes labeled "London broil"). The bottom round, which is divided into a bottom round roast and a rump roast, is a bit tougher.

What is the difference between a beef roast and a chuck roast? ›

While both are large, tough cuts of budget-friendly beef, the main difference that sets these two roasts apart is where on the animal they're cut from. Top round roast is cut from the rear leg and is more lean than chuck roast, which is cut from the shoulder and contains more fat.

Which is tender chuck roast or shoulder roast? ›

The shoulder roast's rich, beefy flavor and tender texture make it ideal for slow-cooked dishes that benefit from depth and complexity. Meanwhile, the chuck roast's ample marbling and robust taste lend themselves to various culinary applications, from comforting stews to gourmet roasts.

What is the best cut of beef for pulled beef sandwiches? ›

Chuck roast is arguably the best cut to use for pulled beef. Similar to the front shoulder of pork (or the pork “butt”) chuck roasts, being from the front shoulder of the steer, are chock full of fat, collagen, and marbling. This is the stuff we need to make delicious juicy pulled beef.

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