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

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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.

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Questions

What should Roast Beef Po' Boy look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until deeply browned on all sides.

Can I skip the searing in Roast Beef Po' Boy?

Step 2 reads: "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." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Is there a substitute for Cajun seasoning in Roast Beef Po' Boy?

The entry for Roast Beef Po' Boy calls for 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning. In its place: Two parts paprika to one part each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano and cayenne, with salt.

Does Roast Beef Po' Boy contain eggs?

Yes: 1/2 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Roast Beef Po' Boy?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 780 calories, with 52 g protein, 58 g carbohydrate and 36 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 1150 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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