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Two roast beef sandwiches stacked on top of each other.
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Homemade Smoked Roast Beef Sandwiches

Learn the art of making smoked roast beef, so you can build your own hot or cold roast beef sandwiches at home.
Prep Time6 hours
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time9 hours 30 minutes
Course: lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Author: Christie Vanover

Ingredients

Smoked Roast Beef

  • 3 lb beef eye of round
  • 2 tbsp beef rub

Sandwich

  • 8 sesame seed buns

Instructions

  • Season: Apply the rub on all sides of the meat. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
  • Heat Grill: Heat your grill or smoker to 250F degrees with an indirect heat zone.
  • Smoke: Remove the beef from the plastic wrap. Place it on the smoker and cook to an internal temperature of 135F degrees. This will take 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Cool: Remove the meat from the smoker and let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Wrap: Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Slice: Using a meat slicer or sharp knife, slice to your desired thickness.

Notes

To make your own beef rub, combine the following:
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp granulated onion
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
If you like your meat cooked past medium rare, adjust by cooking longer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg