Slow Cooker Beef Gravy Sandwiches (Print Version)

Tender beef and rich gravy over toasted bread make this a comforting classic for any day.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef and Gravy

01 - 1.8 kg (4 lb) beef chuck roast, excess fat trimmed
02 - 1 packet (28 g) dry onion soup mix
03 - 480 ml (2 cups) beef broth
04 - 1 can (295 g or 10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
05 - 15 ml (1 tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
06 - 5 g (1 tsp) freshly ground black pepper

→ For Serving

07 - 8 thick slices sandwich bread
08 - 480 ml (2 cups) prepared mashed potatoes
09 - Chopped fresh parsley, to garnish (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Pat beef chuck roast dry with paper towels, then season evenly with black pepper on all sides.
02 - Place roast in the center of slow cooker. Sprinkle onion soup mix over beef, then add condensed cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir liquids gently to combine around the beef.
03 - Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until beef is fork-tender and easily shreds.
04 - Remove cooked beef to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return shredded beef to the slow cooker, mixing well with the gravy.
05 - Toast sandwich bread slices on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 5 minutes or until golden, if desired.
06 - Lay each toasted bread slice on a plate, top with a scoop of hot mashed potatoes, then ladle generous portions of shredded beef and gravy over the top.
07 - Finish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately while hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready with only a handful of simple ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Hands-off slow cooking means a stress-free dinner
  • Perfect for meal prep since the beef and gravy reheat beautifully
  • Family favorite for busy weeknights and casual crowd-pleasing meals
02 -
  • Packed with comforting protein and iron
  • Feeds a crowd with minimal effort
  • Makes amazing leftovers for sandwiches or even over mashed potatoes
03 -
  • Always pat the beef roast dry before adding to the slow cooker for the best browning and flavor absorption
  • Layer onions beneath the beef so their natural sweetness infuses the gravy
  • Whisk the thickening slurry thoroughly to avoid lumps and boost the gravy’s velvety texture

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