Roast Beef Po' Boy

Name: Roast Beef Po' Boy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed; 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 cups beef broth; 2 loaves French bread, split; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 12 dill pickle slices

A classic Louisiana sandwich packed with tender braised beef chuck, savory debris gravy, and fresh toppings on crisp French bread.

200 minMediumServes 4780 cal/serving

CajunDinnerOven and StovetopHigh ProteinNut-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

3 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cups beef broth
2 loaves French bread, split
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
2 tomatoes, sliced
12 dill pickle slices

Instructions

1

Season 3 lbs trimmed beef chuck roast evenly on all sides with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the beef until deeply browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.
3

Pour in 3 cups beef broth, cover tightly with a lid, and transfer to a 300 degree F oven to braise for 3 hours until the meat reaches an internal temperature of at least 205 degree F and yields easily to a fork.
4

Shred the meat inside the Dutch oven, mixing it directly into the braising pan juices to form a rich debris gravy.
5

Spread 1/2 cup mayonnaise generously over the inside of 2 loaves split French bread, fill with shredded beef and gravy, then top with 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce, 2 sliced tomatoes, and 12 dill pickle slices before serving.

Questions

Can I make Roast Beef Po' Boy gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 loaves French bread, split. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Roast Beef Po' Boy keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Roast Beef Po' Boy?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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