Description
Skillet Barbecue Beef Sandwiches are a quick and delicious meal featuring tender deli roast beef strips simmered in a flavorful barbecue sauce with caramelized onions, served piled high on sandwich buns. Perfect for a stress-free dinner ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Sauce and Beef Mixture
- 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)
To Serve
- Sandwich buns (4 buns)
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and sauté until they are tender and beginning to turn golden, about 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare 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 incorporated into a smooth sauce. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Beef: Add the thinly sliced deli roast beef strips to the skillet. Gently toss the beef in the sauce to evenly coat all the strips and heat through, about 2-3 minutes. Avoid overcooking to keep the beef tender.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Pile the barbecue beef mixture high on sandwich buns and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use very thinly sliced deli roast beef or steak for tender, quick cooking.
- If you prefer spicier sandwiches, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the sauce mixture.
- The sandwich buns can be toasted lightly for extra texture and flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Feel free to add pickles or coleslaw as toppings for extra crunch and flavor contrast.
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
