Description
This Slow Cooker Shredded Roast Beef Sandwiches recipe features a tender, juicy bottom round beef roast cooked low and slow in savory brown gravy. Infused with simple seasonings and rich gravy, the shredded beef becomes the perfect hearty filling for white or sourdough bread sandwiches. Served alongside creamy mashed potatoes, this comforting meal is effortless to prepare, making it ideal for a cozy family dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasoning
- 3–4 lb. bottom round beef roast (chuck roast can be used as alternative)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Onion powder, to taste
Gravy
- 2 packets (1.74 oz total) brown gravy mix (two 0.87 oz packets)
- 1 ½ cups water
Serving
- White or sourdough bread, for serving
- Mashed potatoes, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Roast: Place the 3-4 lb. beef roast into a 4-quart or larger slow cooker ensuring it fits comfortably.
- Season the Roast: Lightly sprinkle salt, pepper, and onion powder evenly over the beef roast for balanced seasoning.
- Make the Gravy Mix: In a small bowl, whisk together the two brown gravy mix packets and 1 ½ cups water until the mixture is smooth and lump-free. Pour this gravy mixture evenly over the roast in the slow cooker.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on LOW heat setting for 8 to 10 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and infused with gravy flavors.
- Shred the Beef: Once cooked, carefully remove the beef roast from the slow cooker and place it on a plate. Shred the meat using two forks, discarding any excess fat. Cover the shredded beef with foil to keep warm.
- Remove Fat from Gravy: Remove excess grease from the remaining gravy inside the slow cooker by either ladling off the fat with a spoon or laying a paper towel carefully on the surface to absorb the grease, leaving the flavorful gravy behind.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spoon the shredded beef onto slices of white or sourdough bread and ladle the hot gravy over the top. Serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Enjoy Your Meal: Dig into your delicious, comforting hot roast beef sandwiches and savor every bite!
Notes
- Use a lean cut like bottom round for best shredding results, but chuck roast can be substituted for a richer flavor.
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference; you may add garlic powder or herbs for extra flavor.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, whisk in a slurry of cornstarch and water into the slow cooker and cook on high for 15 minutes before serving.
- Leftover shredded beef can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free gravy mix and gluten-free bread.
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