Better Than Arby's Roast Beef
Put it in the crock pot last night and this morning the house smelled heavenly. I had to take a sneak early taste test and it is AWESOME.
Put it in the crock pot last night and this morning the house smelled heavenly. I had to take a sneak early taste test and it is AWESOME.
- Carbohydrate 8.5160025 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.0089525 g
- Fiber 0.169537497341633 g
- Protein 0.205425 g
- Saturated Fat 0.0022875 g
- Serving Size 1 1 (17g)
- Sodium 202.56559830748 mg
- Sugar 8.34646500265837 g
- Trans Fat 0.000688750000000001 g
- Calories 34 calories
Step-by-step
- Place roast in crock pot.
- Stir remaining ingredients together and pour over roast.
- Cook on LOW all night.
- The next morning stir together.
- Remove any membrane or fat if desired.
- Stir well again.
- Let simmer on LOW until noon or evening.
- Serve on buns.
Long cooking times are required to break down tough connective tissue in large cuts of meat, turning collagen into gelatin at low temperatures over ten hours. Tougher cuts benefit immensely from this sustained heat, rendering the muscle fibers tender enough to shred easily with two forks. Dehydrated onion soup mix concentrates umami compounds through its dried vegetable flakes and salt content, seasoning the meat thoroughly as moisture releases during the overnight braise. Brown sugar caramelizes slightly in the simmering liquid, balancing the savory base notes of the broth with a subtle sweetness.
Transforming Leftovers Safely
Shredded meat retains maximum moisture when stored directly in its cooking juices within an airtight container. Refrigerate cooked beef within two hours of reaching room temperature, keeping it for three to four days at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. Freezing extends this storage window up to three months provided the meat is sealed tightly without trapped air pockets. Reheat portions gently on a stovetop over medium-low heat with a splash of water to restore tenderness without overcooking the protein. Dietary variations remain simple: substitute firm jackfruit or seitan chunks at a 1:1 weight ratio for the roast to achieve a plant-based version while maintaining the identical seasoning profile.
- Shred the meat immediately after removing any exterior membrane to let internal fibers absorb remaining cooking liquids.
- Adjust salt levels carefully at the final stage because onion soup mix contributes significant sodium during reduction.
- Slice bread rolls horizontally and toast them lightly on a dry skillet to prevent the heavy juices from making the crumb soggy.
