Ground Roast Beef Sandwiches aka Cement

We call it Ground Roast Beef Sandwiches and others call it "Cement." No matter what it is called in your family, it is a great and delicious way to use up leftover roast. 

Whenever we have leftover beef roast, we will grind the meat, add some mayonnaise and seasonings for a great tasty sandwich spread. This is perfect to put on bread or crackers.  You can also cook up a roast to make up ahead of time if you don't have any leftovers.

Ingredients

4 c. cooked cubed beef with fat and gristle removed or 1 1/2 to 2 pound roast
1 onion chopped
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 large carrot shredded (Optional)
2 Tbs. sweet pickle relish (Optional)
1/2 to 1 c. mayonnaise
2 tsp. prepared horseradish, creamy or mustard
1/2 to 1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Using a food processor or a meat grinder, grind the roast beef. Pulse 10 to 12 times for a course grind. You may need to do this in batches, so the grind on the meat is even throughout.  Or if using a food grinder, insert the coarse grind plate, or choose a finer grind if you want a finer texture.

Place the ground up beef roast in a bowl.  Add onion, celery, carrot, and sweet pickle relish.  Mix to combine. 

Stir in mayonnaise, prepared creamy horseradish or mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, along with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate about an hour, so the flavors can mingle and marry.

Spread on bread, or crackers.