Two arepas pressed together with roast beef, melted cheddar and caramelized onion

Roast Beef Cheddar Melt Arepa — Pressed Handheld Lunch

September 02, 2026

Category: On-the-Go  |  Ready in 15 minutes  |  Serves 1 adult or 2 kids  |  Naturally gluten-free

What You Need

  • 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
  • 3 slices rare roast beef
  • 1.5 oz sharp cheddar, sliced
  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced and caramelized
  • 1 tsp horseradish (optional)

How to Make It

  1. Caramelize the onion slowly in a little butter until deep golden, 12 minutes (or use pre-made).
  2. Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles.
  3. Layer the roast beef, cheddar and caramelized onion on one arepa.
  4. Close and press in a dry pan until the cheddar melts, 3-4 minutes.
  5. Wrap in paper; the melted cheese holds it shut.

About This Recipe

Roast beef, sharp cheddar and sweet caramelized onion, griddled until melty, is pub-grub comfort. Pressed between arepas, it's a proper handheld that reheats well.


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Laura Sophia — Zavor & Co.
Founder of Zavor & Co., the everyday arepa brand bringing naturally gluten-free arepas into everyday American life.
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