Forget The Bun And Turn Arby's Roast Beef Sandwich Into A Special Comfort Dish

Hands up if you had the ability to down all the sandwiches in Arby's legendary 5 for $5 offer as a kid but could never do it as an adult. We're fine with two, but any more than that and our stomachs would say "hard pass." The 5 for $5 may be no more, but the love for Arby's and its iconic roast beef sammies still runs deep, and a new generation has served up a tasty twist on enjoying them. This Instagrammer ordered a roast beef sandwich sans bun, tipped the meat straight into the curly fries (it's impossible not to order those), and slathered the lot in cheese and sauce. Obsessed!

The simple move turns a run-of-the-mill Arby's meal into something completely different and a lot more comforting. The soft, velvety beef contrasts beautifully with the spicy, crispy fries, while the sauces add a touch of sweetness, sharpness and — if you go for the horsey kind — a zesty kick. It's not unlike an open-face sandwich you might order at an old-school diner or loaded fries at a sports bar.

Commenters on the post heaped praise upon the idea, which looked equally tasty and filling. It's a hefty whack of protein, to be certain. If you can't finish the meal, the leftovers of this beefy, saucy version of loaded fries would make an epic sandwich, in our humble opinion.

Customizing your roast beef sandwich by ditching the bun is just one way to give the chain's meals a personal twist, as Arby's stans know the franchise also has a secret menu. It features simple items such as the protein-packed double Reuben (with extra meat, of course), but there are also discontinued main menu gems, like the turkey classic sandwich and the super roast beef sandwich, which comes with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and Red Ranch sauce. We'd be up for loading that onto our curly fries any day of the week!

Arby's has suffered from bad press in the past due to rumors about the origins of its beef or whether it was even real meat. But a quick look at the ingredients list on the company's website says its roast beef contains just beef, salt, water, and sodium phosphates, and first-timers are often surprised at how good Arby's steak actually tastes. For regulars, it's one of the most slept-on food outlets and has even used a unique way to cook its burgers. One Redditor said, "Classic roast beef and cheddar slaps, the chicken sandwich was surprisingly good, and the sliders are cheap if you want a variety in one meal." Now, would we sink our teeth into this TikTok creation, a deep-fried roast beef sandwich covered in curly fries? We might just stick to the loaded fries menu hack on this one.