Shredded Roast Beef Sandwiches with Gravy

Shredded Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches with Gravy

Growing up, I remember we would sometimes stop at a truck stop for our supper meal before returning home. This truck stop was always busy, and you had to wait for a table to become available before you could sit down and order. The one meal we would order was the hot roast beef sandwiches and gravy. The meat was so tender and flavorful! It was delicious. Comfort food!

Sad to say that due to a change in management, the meals are not as good at this truck stop. It is easy to see that decline in business because they are no longer busy.  It seems that very few people stop there to eat.  My family included.

Ingredients

2 to 3 lb. beef roast
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
2 c. beef broth
1 onion, sliced
2 Tbs. cornstarch
1/2 c. cold water
Bread slices
Creamy mashed potatoes

Directions

Season all sides of the beef roast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place the beef roast in a Dutch oven or roasting pan. Pour beef broth into the roasting pan and add the onions. 

Cover with a lid and bake at 250° for one hour. Reduce heat to 180°and bake until the meat is done.  This can take 10 hours for a small roast, or 15 or more hours for a roast 3-pounds or more. 

Remove meat when done and place in a covered dish or pan to keep warm.  Be careful because the meat will be falling off the bone tender. Remove most of the fat and then shred the beef with two forks.

Place the Dutch oven over medium heat to keep the liquid hot. You should have at least 2-cups broth.  In a small bowl or cup, combine corn starch and cold water.  Stir until the cornstarch dissolves and no lumps remain.  Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the hot broth, whisking constantly.  Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired. 

Place a slice of bread on a plate. Sop with shredded beef. Place another slice of bread over the top. Cut the sandwich in half on a diagonal cut from corner to corner. Separate the two halves. Place a scoop of creamy mashed potatoes in the open spot of the plate. Make a well in the center of the potatoes. Pour hot gravy over the roast beef sandwiches and potatoes.  Serve.