Jul 13 2026
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Hot Beef Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by The Special Restaurant
Time2h
Serves4

Hot sliced roast beef served over sliced bread with homemade mashed potatoes & gravy.

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Ingredients

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For the Roast Beef

For the Gravy

For the Mashed Potatoes

For Assembly

Method

For the Roast Beef

  1. 1

    Prepare the Roast Beef

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chuck roast with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.

  2. 2

    Sear the Roast

    Sear the roast in the hot skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.

  3. 3

    Cook the Roast

    Transfer the seared roast to a slow cooker, add 2 cups of beef broth, and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender. Once cooked, slice the roast thinly.

For the Gravy

  1. 4

    Make the Roux

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until golden.

  2. 5

    Add Broth

    Gradually whisk in 4 cups of beef broth and Worcestershire sauce until smooth, and bring to a simmer.

  3. 6

    Season the Gravy

    Continue cooking until the gravy thickens, about 5-10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

For the Mashed Potatoes

  1. 7

    Boil the Potatoes

    Peel and chop the potatoes into even pieces. Place them in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 8

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

For Assembly

  1. 9

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On each slice of bread, layer the sliced roast beef and top with provolone cheese. Optionally, you can toast the sandwich in a skillet until the cheese is melted.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve the hot beef sandwiches alongside a generous scoop of mashed potatoes and drizzle with gravy.

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