Whoville Roast Beast Sandwiches
Whoville Roast Beast Sandwiches are a Who and Grinch approved version of a French Dip sandwich. Seasoned, shredded beef is piled onto a club roll and served with a rich, beefy gravy.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 521kcal
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
Whoville Roast Beast
- 3 lbs beef roast top or bottom round, chuck roast, etc.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 medium bay leaf
Gravy
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
Sandwiches
- 8 club rolls
- 8 slices onion cheese
- 1 cup pepperoncini
Instructions
Shredded Roast Beast
- Combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper together and spread over the roast.2 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 3 lbs beef roast
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the roast and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Meanwhile, combine the onion, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaf in the slow cooker.1 large onion, 1 cup beef broth, 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 medium bay leaf
- Once roast is seared, transfer to the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the beef and return to the slow cooker.
Gravy
- Remove 1 ½ cups cooking liquid and add to a large saucepan. Add in 1 ½ cups of water and the gravy packet. (If you don't have enough cooking liquid, substitute with water to reach 3 cups total).1 packet au jus gravy mix
- Whisk in gravy packet and cook over medium heat until it comes to a boil, whisking frequently. Once it thickens slightly, remove from the heat.
Sandwiches
- Heat oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with foil and slice open club rolls. Divide cheese slices onto the roast and broil for 2-3 minutes, until cheese has melted and the rolls are toasted.8 club rolls, 8 slices onion cheese
- Pile shredded beef on top of the toasted roll and garnish with sliced pepperoncini.1 cup pepperoncini
- Serve sandwiches immediately, with gravy divided into bowls for dipping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 883mg | Potassium: 708mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 15mg