Description
This Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches recipe offers tender, slow-cooked bottom round beef simmered in savory brown gravy, served warm on bread alongside creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for a comforting, hearty meal with minimal hands-on cooking.
Ingredients
Beef and Seasoning
- 3-4 lb. bottom round beef roast (chuck roast can be used as a substitute)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Onion powder, to taste
Gravy
- 1.74 oz. brown gravy mix packets (two 0.87 oz. packets)
- 1 ½ cups water
Serving
- White or sourdough bread, for sandwiches
- Mashed potatoes, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the roast: Place the bottom round beef roast into a 4-quart or larger slow cooker, ensuring it's centered for even cooking.
- Season the beef: Lightly sprinkle salt, pepper, and onion powder evenly over the entire surface of the roast to enhance the flavor.
- Mix the gravy: In a small bowl, whisk together the contents of the brown gravy mix packets with 1 ½ cups of water until smooth and free of lumps. Pour this mixture over the seasoned beef in the slow cooker.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook the roast on the LOW setting for 8 to 10 hours, allowing the meat to become tender and infused with gravy flavor.
- Shred the meat: Once cooked, carefully remove the roast from the slow cooker and place it onto a plate. Using forks, shred the beef, discarding any visible fat. Cover the shredded meat with foil to keep it warm.
- De-grease the gravy: Remove excess grease from the cooking liquid in the slow cooker by either ladling it off with a spoon or blotting the surface with a paper towel to separate fat from the gravy.
- Assemble and serve: Spoon the shredded beef and de-greased gravy onto slices of white or sourdough bread to make sandwiches. Serve alongside warm mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Enjoy your meal: Relish the comforting hot roast beef sandwiches with rich gravy and creamy potatoes for a satisfying dining experience.
Notes
- Using a chuck roast is an excellent substitute if bottom round is not available, as it becomes tender during slow cooking.
- To reduce sodium, choose low-sodium gravy mix or adjust seasoning accordingly.
- You can prepare mashed potatoes from scratch or use pre-made mashed potatoes as a quick side.
- For extra flavor, consider adding minced garlic or fresh herbs to the beef before cooking.
- Make sure to de-grease the gravy well to avoid greasy sandwiches.
