10 Copycat Arby's Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the unhealthiest thing at Arby's? ›

Worst: Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich

The Corned Beef Reuben sandwich at Arby's is considered unhealthy due to its high sodium content, says Wan Na Chun, MPH, RD, CPT of One Pot Wellness. Chun shares that this sandwich has almost 2,400 milligrams of sodium which is more than the USDA's daily recommended limit of sodium.

On the other end of the spectrum, you have Arby's Sauce. This one is a tomato and vinegar-based sauce — almost like a cross between ketchup and barbecue. Arby's Sauce has a signature taste without being too far removed from what customers already know and love, making it unique and craveable.

Roast Beef: Beef, Water, Salt, Sodium Phosphates. Roast Ham: Ham Cured With: Water, Salt, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Nitrite. Roast Turkey: Turkey Breast, Turkey Broth, Contains 2% or less of the following: Salt, Brown Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphate.

We took our famous roast beef, topped it with Cheddar cheese sauce and zesty Red Ranch and served it on a toasted onion roll.

Arby's classic roast beef sandwich is the most nutritious main menu item. Accompanied by a healthy beverage and a side salad, it can make for a smart meal choice.

The thing to know about arby's is this: Most of the items on their menu are fairly high in sodium and, at least when I worked there in 07′-08′, none of the choices were low in carbs so probably not a great choice for people with high blood pressure or diabetes.

Arby's is best known for selling roast beef sandwiches. Other menu items the chain is known for include gyros, wraps, chicken sandwiches, and milkshakes.

The brothers took a chance and on Thursday, July 23, 1964, when they opened their first quick service roast beef sandwich shop in Boardman, Ohio. They were going to call it “Big Tex,” but that name was already in market use, so they called the shop “Arby's” based on the initials of “R” and “B” of Raffel Brothers.

Soybean Oil, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Modified Cornstarch, Egg Yolk, Salt, Horseradish Powder, Mustard Flour, Natural Flavor, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Calcium Disodium EDTA Added To Protect Flavor.

According to Arby's website as of May 2022, the oil Arby's fries are cooked in is a blend of: “Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, with Dimethylpolysiloxane (to reduce foaming).”

What part of the cow does Arby's roast beef come from? ›

The "Arby's we grew up on" was a Steamship Round. That is the entire "round primal" shown in diagram. However, several years ago they went to a processed version in order to make production more uniform, I believe it is likely still 'mostly' round that has been pressed and shaped.

Arby's roast beef is still pink, it isn't fully cooked. Just like when you cook steak, their roast is cooked more to medium rare. So when you are buying your roast beef you have the option to buy Rare Roast Beef from the deli. It is perfectly safe to eat and is cooked.

Arby's Premium Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Tenders and Crispy Chicken Sandwiches are the real deal, made from 100% premium chicken breast. Get your nuggets, tenders or chicken sandwich just the way you want. You can adjust your order with a variety of sauces or additional fixings.

They publicly stated that their new "Wagyu Burger" is in fact a mixture of 52% "American Wagyu" and 48% Angus Beef. If you read our blog and or follow us on social media we've spoken at length about American Wagyu being (at best) a 50-50 cross between Wagyu and (typically) Angus beef.

Arby's: Triple Decker Sandwich

At 1,030 calories, it's the highest on the menu, and that's because of everything on it: oven-roasted turkey breast, pit-smoked ham, roast beef, pepper bacon, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, mayo, spicy brown mustard, onion, tomato, and lettuce, all on toasted honey wheat bread.