Open Faced Hot Beef Or Turkey Recipe
Enjoy either our slow roasted top round, thinly sliced over white bread and smothered in brown gravy or our slow roasted turkey breast sliced and covered with turkey gravy. Served with freshly mashed potatoes.
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Ingredients
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Meat
Gravy
Bread
Mashed Potatoes
Method
Meat Preparation
- 1
Roasting the Meat
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Season the top round beef or turkey breast with salt and pepper. Place it in a roasting pan and roast for about 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for turkey or 135°F (57°C) for beef.
- 2
Slicing the Meat
Once the meat is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes. Thinly slice the meat against the grain for tender pieces.
Gravy Preparation
- 3
Heating the Gravy
In a saucepan, heat the beef or turkey gravy over medium heat until it is heated through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Mashed Potatoes
- 4
- 5
Assembly
- 6
Building the Open-Faced Sandwich
Toast the slices of white bread lightly. Place the thinly sliced beef or turkey on top of each slice of bread. Generously pour the heated gravy over the meat.
- 7
Serving
Serve the open-faced hot beef or turkey sandwiches with a side of freshly mashed potatoes, topped with additional gravy if desired.