This is one of those recipes that reminds me of my Grandma. It is total comfort food. There aren't a lot of ingredients and not much work - but it is quite tasty and filling! We have also made this recipe with turkey and chicken, substituting chicken broth for the beef broth. It's a great way to use leftover turkey after the holidays, too! We always enjoy this with mashed potatoes and some sort of veggie ... and gravy - homemade gravy ... lots of it! Homemade gravy really is the best ... don't be intimidated by making your own! It's really pretty easy. I hope your family enjoys this as much as mine!
Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches with Gravy
Yield: 8-10 servings
2-3 lb. chuck roast
½ tsp. garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 can (14.5 oz.) beef broth
2 tbsp. cornstarch
¼ cup cold water
Additional salt and pepper, if desired
Bread slices
Place roast in a crockpot. Sprinkle roast with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pour the beef broth around the roast. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or until beef easily shreds with a fork. Remove roast from the crockpot and shred beef. In a medium pan, add all of the broth from the crockpot into the pan. Cook over medium-high heat until hot. Stir cornstarch and water together in a small bowl or cup. Add to pan. Lower heat to medium and stir constantly with a wire whisk. Bring to a boil and boil for 1-2 minutes or until the gravy thickens. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Place a bread slice on a plate. Top with shredded beef. Place another bread slice on top. Cut sandwich in half, corner to corner, forming two triangles. Pour hot gravy over the top.
**If you like a lot of gravy or are planning on eating this with mashed potatoes, I would definitely suggest doubling the gravy portion of this recipe if you are feeding the stated 8-10 servings! (2 cans of beef broth, 4 tbsp. cornstarch and ½ cup cold water.) Still use one can of broth to cook with the roast - when it's time to make the gravy, use the broth from the crockpot and the additional can of broth.
Oh yeah, total comfort food....too much comfort food. I always over eat when something like this is served....Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCan not wait to try this - thanks, Jamie!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Gravy over a sandwich... that sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteI am really hungry now! Have not had this in so long.
ReplyDeleteI took the first step and bought a roast today....can't wait to make this over the weekend.
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Totally reminds me of the little cafe I used to work at.... YUM.
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I'm pretty sure my husband is going to fall in love with this recipe! So thanks in advance for that:)
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Hi Jamie,
ReplyDeleteI just love a Hot Beef Sandwich, it takes me back to my youth and comfort food. Great recipe, it looks delicious. Hope you have a great holiday weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
That looks like the perfect comfort food. Thanks for sharing this week at One Creative Weekend! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat's an old fashioned comfort food meal if ever I saw one! Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteJamie, this looks really good. I will be making a roast this weekend and this looks like something that would use up the leftovers and make my family happy at the same time!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Foodie Friends Friday. Hope you join next week too!
Thanks for sharing this amazing comfort food at Weekend Potluck!
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My stomach is now growling! OMGosh, my husband would love this! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. If I blog this, I will link back to you! Have a blessed week & Happy Labor Day ~EMM
ReplyDeleteThese look so, so GOOD! Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays!
ReplyDeleteOooh! My mom makes these sandwiches with leftover Thanksgiving turkey... I'll bet roast beef tastes amazing, too! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHot beef sandwiches were something that we had often for lunch when we were going to school. After my mom passed away I would have the sandwiches ready for my younger brother and sisters when they came home. I always ground the meat up and it wasn't that long ago that my brother was reminiscing about this and wished that I would have sandwiches ready for him on a plate as now that he is married... he has the bread, meat and gravy on the table and has to make his own :).. poor boy. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday and I hope that you will join us next week with some great recipes. http://marlys-thisandthat.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this...it reminds me of what my mother used to make! I need to do this for my husband. Hopped over from Sunday's Best and happy to be your newest follower. Also liked you on FB. Would love to have you stop by for a visit. Blessings ~ Judy @ www.vintagestreetdesigns.com
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of my childhood. YUMMERS! I haven't made it for hubs and me for some time...boy, is he gonna be happy & surprised when he sees this on his plate. So happy you linked up at Weekend Potluck. Please come back again.
ReplyDeleteMade this today ! Loved it - the whole family did. I think my son, Dimitri is falling in love with your recipes..lol {he is the picky eater but not when I make "the American Lady's" recipes}.
ReplyDeleteLinda
your pictures have my mouth watering. I haven't made a beef roast and gravy in a long time. Thanks for linking to foodie friday
ReplyDeleteI love that you said it reminds you of your Grandma because my Dad would have loved this. Thank you so much for sharing it on Manic Monday!
ReplyDeleteMy hubs loves hot roast been with gravy, and haven't made it in forever. My hubs will want me to try this one out. The recipe sounds great! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah! I could go for this! Thank you for linking this week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great homemade meal. Makes me ready for a nice cool fall day!! Thanks so much for linking up to Tasty Thursdays at The Mandatory Mooch. I hope you will link up again this week. The party will be live tonight!! www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com
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This is the only way to east a roast beef sandwich, smothered in gravy! Perfect for a chilly day. Come on cooler weather! Pinned and I'm featuring this at tomorrow's Thursday's Treasures.
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy!
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ReplyDeleteOh these loos so good! Hope you are having a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing on Southern Sundays.
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Beth
This looks delicious! There is something so great about comfort food. Thanks so much for sharing on Tout It Tuesday. Hope to see you this week!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that you post is featured on today's Manic Monday.
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Congratulations! Your excellent recipe is being featured on this week's Southern Sundays.!!!
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