Hot roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy

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Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches with Gravy is good old-fashioned comfort food! Serve it with mashed potatoes and your favorite veggie for a comforting meal any night of the week.

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Hot Roast Beef Sandwich

I am so excited to reshare this recipe with y’all! It’s been on the blog for years, but it has needed new pictures … and now the post has nice pretty pics! 😍

When I think of comfort food, you can bet that this dish will pop into my head as one of my favorites! It was always so delightful to see this on our dinner plate growing up.

One of the things I love about this recipe is how easy it is to make. You’ll only need a handful of ingredients. Plus, you can also make this recipe with turkey, chicken, or pork!

We always enjoy this with mashed potatoes and some 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 Sandwich recipe

• chuck roast
• garlic powder
• Salt and pepper
• beef broth
• cornstarch
• cold water
• bread slices

How to make Hot Roast Beef Sandwich with Gravy

Time needed: 8 hours and 30 minutes.

How to make Hot Roast Beef Sandwich with Gravy

1. Cook and shred the roast.

   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.

2. Prepare the gravy.

   In a medium pan, add 2 cups of 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 constantly stir 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. 

3. Assemble the sandwich.

   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.

Recipes Notes

• If you prefer flour-based gravy, be sure to check out my post on how to make the perfect gravy. It’s just as easy!
• Try this recipe with turkey, chicken, or a pork roast! Follow the same recipe, using chicken broth in place of beef broth.
• Prefer an open-face sandwich? You can do that, too! Skip the second piece of bread on top.
• Love gravy? You can easily double the recipe for the gravy.

Hot Roast Beef Sandwich: FAQs

What goes with Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches?

Mashed potatoes are a must, in my opinion. And, just about any vegetable, you can imagine. We typically have green beans, peas, lima beans, corn, mixed veggies, or carrots with this dish. Coleslaw or a fresh salad is always a great option for almost any meal, too.

What is the best cut of beef to use?

I prefer chuck roast. You can also use a rump roast.

Why is my beef tough?

It’s important to cook the meat low and slow for several hours. Beef is mostly muscle tissue. Suppose you cook it fast; the meat contracts and squeezes out some of the moisture. On the other hand, if you cook it real slow, the meat’s fats can dissolve/melt, and it actually adds to the mouthfeel.

If your beef is not fall-apart tender, pop the lid back on and cook it a little bit longer.

How did you like this recipe

I’d love to hear your thoughts! Everyone loves comfort food recipes, and this one is not only easy, but it is also a family favorite! I would love to know about your experiences with the recipe. Please leave me a comment, or ask a question if you have one!

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Ingredients

• 2-3 pounds chuck roast
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) beef broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• Additional salt and pepper, if desired
• Bread slices

Instructions

1. 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.
2. In a medium pan, add 2 cups 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.
3. 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.

Notes

• If you prefer flour-based gravy, be sure to check out my post on how to make the perfect gravy. It's just as easy!
• Try this recipe with turkey, chicken, or a pork roast! Follow the same recipe, using chicken broth in place of beef broth.
• Prefer an open-face sandwich? You can do that, too! Skip the second piece of bread on top.
• Love gravy? You can easily double the recipe for the gravy.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 832Total Fat: 53gSaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 283mgSodium: 395mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 85g

Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary greatly between brands. Always be sure to read labels.

Originally published on August 30, 2012. Updated on February 20, 2021.