Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsMelt Kitchen and BarThe Roast Beast Recipe

The Roast Beast Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Sliced roast beef, house-made slaw, buttermilk fried onion straws, cheddar & swiss cheese with delicious creamy horseradish sauce with au jus

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation and Assembly

  1. 1

    Prepare the Slaw

    In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Make the Onion Straws

    Soak the thinly sliced onions in buttermilk for 30 minutes. In a separate bowl, mix flour and cornstarch. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan. Dredge soaked onions in the flour mixture and fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Roast Beast

    Layer sliced roast beef on a platter. Top with cheddar and Swiss cheese slices, house-made slaw, and buttermilk fried onion straws. Serve with a side of creamy horseradish sauce and au jus for dipping.

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