Debris recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026

Debris Recipe

Inspired by Mothers Restaurant
Time20m
Serves1

When a customer asked Simon Landry to mix in the bits of roast beef that had fallen into the gravy while he was cutting it to his sandwich, he replied: 'you mean some of the debris?' And just like that, another iconic Mother’s term was coined.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

1

Prepare the Roast Beef

Slice the roast beef into small pieces, ensuring to include any bits that have fallen into the gravy.

2

Heat the Gravy

In a small saucepan, warm the gravy over medium heat until it reaches a simmer.

3

Mix in the Debris

Add the sliced roast beef bits to the gravy and stir to combine. Allow to cook together for about 5 minutes.

4

Prepare the Sandwich

Take two slices of sandwich bread and toast them lightly if preferred.

5

Assemble the Sandwich

Spoon the beef and gravy mixture onto one slice of bread. Season with salt and pepper, and add any optional toppings as desired. Top with the second slice of bread.

6

Serve

Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately, preferably with a side of chips or a salad.

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