Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches Recipe
Slow cooked beef and rich gravy come together to make the best hot roast beef sandwiches, perfect for an easy, comforting meal.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3-4 lb. bottom round beef roast chuck will work fine too
- salt
- pepper
- onion powder
- 1.74 oz. brown gravy mix packets (two .87 oz. packets)
- 1 ½ cups water
Serving Suggestions
- white or sourdough bread
- mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Place the roast into a 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
- Sprinkle a small amount of salt, pepper and onion powder on to the beef.
- In a small bowl whisk together the gravy packets and water until smooth. Pour that mixture over the roast.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.
- When the cooking time is done, remove the roast and place on to a plate, shred meat, discard any fat. Cover with foil to keep warm.
- De-grease the gravy in the slow cooker, I either do this by ladling off the grease with a spoon, or I take a paper towel and lay on top of the grease and pull off, the grease will come off on the paper towel, and the gravy will stay in the slow cooker.
- Serve the shredded beef and gravy over bread and with mashed potatoes.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
Can you use a frozen roast?
It's best to thaw it out first for some studies show it is not safe to cook frozen meat in the slow cooker for the meat stays in the danger zone too long before it starts cooking.
How to Store:
Add any remaining beef and gravy to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. When you're ready to serve again, heat it over medium heat until warmed throughout. I would not go above medium high heat.
Variations
- Any type of beef roast will work well in this. Though, we do prefer the bottom round roast for it shreds perfectly and has little fat throughout that you have to separate before serving.
- You can add mushrooms and onions to the slow cooker but it may make the gravy a little runny. If so, you can make a cornstarch slurry and add it at the end if needed.
- If you are a gravy lover, feel free to double the gravy ingredients.
- Serve the shredded beef and gravy over bread with a nice helping of mashed potatoes.
- Corn, green beans, french fries, or green salad pair perfectly on the side.
- This is also a great recipe to use for baked potatoes, egg noodles, or served over steamed white rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 76g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 1160mg | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 7mg
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