Dear New Year,
Here’s the deal! I like carrot sticks. I’m going to keep eating those. I like oatmeal cookies. I’m going to continue to consider them a breakfast cookie. I’ll drink green juices. I’ll even like it.
Also… I’m going to continue to follow 3 people on Facebook that I don’t actually like. It’s that ‘keep your enemies close’ thing.
I’m going to drink tea, but I’ll always love coffee more.
I’ll go to church. I’ll volunteer… and I’ll try to be better all the time. I’ll try most sincerely. I’ll try to love more and text less.
I’m going to find a new bourbon to appreciate. That should be bonkers fun.
I’m going to eat real dinners, unless eating cold cereal while reading Food and Wine magazine makes more sense.
That’s where this roasted beef sandwich comes in. Gorgeous. Glorious. Blessed day! This could be the answer to unanswered questions. Slow cooking, good smelling, tender tender, sandwich goodness.
Alright New Year, I’m gonna getcha!
Love,
Joy
This might have been love at first sight. Now I know what that’s like. Thank you!
There is such beauty in the simplicity of this recipe. Beef roast is combined with broth, lots of raw garlic, onion, fresh sage and fresh thyme. I used a large Dutch oven… but a slow cooker (crock pot) also works well too! Beef is slooooooow cooked to tender perfection. This takes hoooouuuurrrsss. You can do all sorts of things in the time it takes for this roast to simmer, cook, and make your home smell amazing.
Errands. Emails. Closet organizing. Nail painting. Cookbook browsing. Facebook stalking… imagine the things you could do.
After cooking the meat is removed from the liquid and shredded with two forks. It falls apart, really. It is a perfect thing.
The roasted beef is matched with brioche buns and spicy horseradish mayonnaise. Major delicious. Major boy food. Major family food. Set it and forget it…. and then be amazed at what an amazing chef you are!
These photographs were taken with an iPhone using Instagram. Keeping it simple.
Roasted and Shredded Beef Sandwiches
serves 12
recipe adapted from Everyday Food
3 pounds beef chuck shoulder roast, cut into 1 pound pieces
4 cups low sodium beef broth
1 head garlic, cloves smashed and peeled
small handful of flat leaf Italian parsley and stems
1 thick slice red onion
3 fresh sage leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, and a few fresh stems as well
coarse sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
For the Horseradish Mayonnaise
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1-2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
pinch of salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
brioche buns, red onion slices, and dijon mustard for serving
Oven Method: Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. In a large Dutch oven with a tight fitting lid, combine beef, broth, garlic, parsley leaves and stems, and onion. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the meat pieces. Cover the Dutch oven and place in the oven. Bake until beef is tender and can be easily pulled apart with two forks. , 5 to 6 hours.
Slow-Cooker Method: In a 6 or 6 quart slow cooker, combine beef, broth, garlic, parsley leaves and stems, and onion. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the meat pieces. Cover and cook on high until beef is tender and can easily be pulled apart with a fork, about 6 hours.
To serve: with a slotted spoon transfer beef to a large bowl. Using two forks, pull the meet apart into shreds. Remove and discard and large fat pieces. Moisten meat with up to 1 cup of cooking broth. Reserve some of the remaining liquid for dipping. Beef can be refrigerated, in an airtight container in the fridge, for up to 5 days.
To make the Horseradish Sauce: combine mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, chives, parsley, salt and pepper. Spread on bread as desired.
Serve sandwich with horseradish mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh red onion on toasted brioche buns.
Lauren at Keep It Sweet
Please come over and cook for me:-)
Kathryn
Is that the purple Le Creuset pot? I have the mini ones of those and I just love the colour so much. This sandwich is such a good idea – one of the best parts of any roast meal is the sandwich afterwards!
Ann P.
mmm So great! I love your resolutions, too–especially the BOURBON! it is the liquor i love the most! try Black Maple Hill!!!
Jessica Ann
Oh my gosh, you had me at roast beef, then you went and threw some horseradish in there! That is the best kind of radish and my favourite thing that makes me cry!
Bluebirds and Butterflies
Hi Joy,
Love all your new year resolutions! I have a few of my own….including visiting food blogs, such as your’s, and trying some of the great recipes out there. Thanks for sharing a great one that is definitely a pleaser. Have a fantastic day! xoxo Kim
Amanda
Hello flavour town! That is one sexy sammich and looks truly delicious! I have a feeling this would totes be husband approved.
Side note: I’m going to be hunting for another gin this year. It’s always important that ladies diversify their favourite aperitif selection!
lynn @ the actor's diet
my husband made me a whole iphone case of instagram pix of our dog for xmas. it’s awesome.
Angela @ the fairy bread chronicles
hi joy, umm two things.
one: there is nothing wrong with eating cereal for dinner (or at any time of the day really). it’s pretty much a superfood in my books.
and two: even though i do heart cereal, these look like a fabulous alternative :)
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
Cold cereal with Food & Wine Mag is akin to my microwave-popped popcorn and Bon Appetit. Glad to know I’m not alone :)
I don’t eat meat so I won’t be making this. But I have enjoyed the instragram teaser pics!
And that you keep your enemies closer. Smart thinking.
Lexi @ Cura Personalis Foodie
I read this post about 3 times…and laughed all 3 times. This is coming from someone who doesn’t even eat meat! Thank you for the Sunday laugh :)
Natashia@foodonpaper
Oh I wish I had this for lunch instead of my healthy lentil soup… this looks much better!
Katie
I love that you’re using your iphone for these photos. So cool!
Anna
YUM!!
Looks delicious Joy. Can’t wait to try.
Thanks for your CONSTANT posting (aka.. CONSTANT inspiration). Just made your delicious doughnuts :) Yum!
Hope this new year holds lots of memories, fun and laughter for you Joy!
Love, Anna
Caz
Hi Joy, this is definately major boy food, my husband would think he’d died and gone to heaven!
Charis
So beautiful Joy! You make me hungry. Always.
Happy new year!