Schar Gluten Free Bread Rolls

When we visit my in-laws, my MIL always makes homemade bread. Especially when she cooks a beef roast. However, thanks to Schar’s shelf stable packaging, I can enjoy my pot roast with delicious gluten free rolls. Schar makes a variety, including baguettes, sandwich rolls, and ciabatta.

Can’t seem to find them in a store near you? Schar just launched their own online store! Now you can order all of their gluten free bread rolls, plus their hamburger and hot dog buns. 

What is a Beef Roast?

Technically, a beef roast can come from various parts of a cow. For these recipes, I used a chuck roast. Sometimes people call this a pot roast. This portion comes from the shoulder of the cow.

This section tends to have more fat, often called “marbling.” This fat can be trimmed, but adds a depth of flavor. For more on the different cuts of beef, I highly recommend this post on Epicurious that explains all about beef roasts, from chuck to rump.

While I enjoy a good beef roast or beef stew, sometimes my palate craves something more intriguing. Below you’ll find three ways I used one pot roast, for multiple meals. From dinner to breakfast, I’ve got you covered!

World’s Easiest French Dip

I recently bought an Instant Pot and discovered the beauty of pressure cooking. The key to successfully using an Instant Pot is liquid. You need at least one cup of water, in any recipe. My trick? I use one can of Progresso Gluten Free French Onion Soup.

One can equals two cups of liquid, which is perfect for pressure cooking. Place the roast in the pot, add the can of soup, and set the timer for 90 minutes (or 1:30), and you’ll have the most flavorful beef. (No soup? Feel free to just use straight beef broth.)

It becomes so tender, it falls apart. I remove the beef roast completely from the liquid, and allow it to cool. Then I shred it, and use it in sandwiches, like this French Dip.

I slice a Schar Sandwich Roll down the middle and toast in the oven for 5 minutes. at 350 degrees. Then, take the bread out, add beef, a slice of provolone, and heat for an additional 3-5 minutes. The leftover broth makes the most delicious au jus! No onion cutting needed!

Gluten Free Barbecued Beef Sandwiches

In our  household, it’s just my husband and I. Therefore, we don’t eat a whole beef roast in one sitting. That’s why shredded beef is great for repurposed meals.

For example, use the leftover beef, add your favorite bbq sauce, and lunch is ready! Use store bought bbq, or this recipe I like for Sweet and Tangy Barbecue sauce from The Kitchn. How much sauce to add? I like my sandwiches super saucy, but you may not. I say, add as much as you prefer.

When it comes to barbecued beef sandwiches, I like to use Schar ciabatta rolls. They’re so incredibly soft! Unlike other gluten free buns that are so thick you can’t bite into them, these are the perfect size. I also use them to make garlic bread at our gluten free kids camp. The kids devour them as fast as we make them!

Gluten Free Shredded Beef Roast Hash

We’ve covered dinner and lunch. How about breakfast? This shredded beef roast is the perfect addition to a breakfast hash.  Here’s what I put in mine.

I saute the onions and potatoes for about 15 mins, then add the shredded beef and bit of apple. Lastly, make a well for the eggs and cook until the whites are set. I usually cover the pan while the eggs cook, as it tends to speed up the process.

Beef Hash for Two

• 3.5 oz Yukon potatoes
• 2 oz sliced onion
• 4 oz shredded beef
• 1/2 small apple, diced
• A handful of wilted spinach
• 2 eggs

What is breakfast without bread, right? I like to toast the Schar baguette  in a 350 degree oven for 5 minutes, and serve it with breakfast. Spread with butter or jam (like the one in my jam hand pies!), or simply dip in the egg yolks. The Schar baguettes come two to a package, but each are individually sealed to maintain freshness!

7 Other Ways to use a Beef Roast

Of course, there’s more than one way to use a roast beef. Try some of these gluten free recipes to round out your meal planning. The stroganoff recipe would be a great way to use up the leftover cooking liquid from making shredded beef, as well!

• Instant Pot Classic Pot Roast from Betty Crocker
• Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef Tacos from Gimme Some Oven
• Shredded Slow Cooker Roast Beef with Pumpkin and Salsa from Food Faith Fitness
• Gluten Free Homestyle Beef and Noodles from Iowa Girl Eats
• Shepherd’s Pie made with leftover beef roast from Spruce Eats
• Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff from Fit Foodie Finds (use Jovial GF Tagliatelle)
• Peruvian Beef Stew from Eat At Our Table

What’s your favorite way to use a chuck beef roast? Or do you prefer a leaner tenderloin or steak? Let’s share our favorite meal ideas so everyone’s week is a bit more delicious!

**This post was sponsored by Schar. I was compensated for my time and talents. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I have been a huge fan of this brand, and their devotion to helping medical professionals learn more about Celiac Disease.

This post does contain affiliate links. Purchases made through those links help support this blog with no extra expense to you. Thank you for your continued support!****

Originally Published October 2019

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What are Rice Grits?

Someone once looked at me cock-eyed when I told them about rice grits. Contrary to popular belief, grits don’t solely originate from corn. Rice grits originated from the American South, distinctly from Carolina. As The Smithsonian explains in their article on rice grits, this variety became a local favorite.

Originally grown from fragile Carolina Gold rice, the whole grain was prone to breakage. Farmers exported the intact grains, and used the broken pieces, the rice grits, to serve to the local residents. In the past decade, chefs increasingly use this unique rice product in even high end restaurants.

How I Discovered Delta Blues Rice Grits

I’ve featured non-gmo Delta Blues Rice products here on my site many times. In fact, the Delta Blues Rice grits started my connection with this Mississippi company. Originally included in an American Gluten Free Box, I have come to love their various long grain, non-gmo rice varieties. They offer white and brown rice, which I used in my Tres Leche Rice pudding, and my Arroz Con Pollo.

Their Jasmine Rice works perfectly in Asian dishes, such as my Bi Bim Bap. I chose to use Delta Blues Rice Grits for my take on Chinese Congee. (Visit The Kitchn for an explanation on the difference between long, medium and short grain rice.) *Delta Blues Rice is no longer in business.

What is Congee? How do You Serve It?

Congee (also known as jook, cháo or Arroz Caldo in other countries) involves two basic ingredients. Rice and a large pot of water. You may prefer to season it with salt, as I did. However, left plain, one likely can use it as baby food. Congee achieves a creamy, almost soupy porridge that comforts the ill and fills the hungry.

Plain congee becomes a base for any toppings you prefer. Are you a Disney fan? Remember the scene in Mulan when MuShu makes porridge for Mulan? That my friends, is congee. And above is my attempt at recreating it. This video suggests using quail eggs, which are impossible to find in Flint. So instead I used soft boiled eggs. What kid wouldn’t want a fun bowl of porridge like this?

The Perfect Dish After Getting Glutened

Traditionally, families serve congee to those who are ill. Which makes it perfect for those with Celiac Disease. How often do we accidentally consume gluten, craving something warm and simple to soothe our stomachs? Use congee as a base for a gluten free take on chicken noodle soup, complete with a touch of tamari and ginger to settle your stomach.

My dish of congee also contains a smattering of peanuts and green onion for garnish. There are more variations of congee than you can shake a chop stick at. One can also cook it in any matter of liquid. Use chicken or beef stock. Some recipes even use milk!

Congee is a Great Way to Repurpose Leftovers

Leftovers make great congee toppings. That inspired my “beef tip” version of congee. Ever have leftover steak from a summertime grill? Have extra mushrooms that need to be cooked? I used marinated and quickly cooked beef stew meat, in addition to sauteed mushrooms on my congee bowl.

With a touch of Isola Imports Balsalmic Cream, this bowl of “plain” porridge is transformed into a marvelous meal. Feel free to used leftover pulled pork, or smoked salmon as well! While congee is normally savory, I’m tempted to make a sweet version using the topping from my mini apple cheesecakes, and cinnamon roasted almonds!

Tips on Making Congee

A few tips on making congee. I suggest making it in the largest pot you have. Depending on how thin you want it, one uses 6-8 cups of water for every one cup of rice. You need someplace for the steam and starchiness to go, so go big when it comes to the pot you choose to cook it in. I also suggest cocking the lid just slightly, to allow steam to escape.

Can I Make Congee In a Slow Cooker? Instant Pot?

Congee can be made in the slow cooker. However, cooking it on the stove allows you to stir it, which increases its creamy texture. If you’d like to make congee in an Instant Pot, try this Instant Pot Chicken Congee from Nut Free Wok.

Congee is a Great Food to Prep for the Rest of the Week

As someone whose stomach cannot tolerate oats (even purity protocol), I love congee all the more. I can see making a large pot at the beginning of the week when school starts. So quick and easy, it will make getting out the door at 7 am so much easier!

If you are not a fan of rice, or are intolerant, you can make porridge out of many different grains. Try this Creamy Amaranth Porridge from Meaningful Eats, or this Apple Cinnamon Buckwheat Porridge from Belly Mind Soul. Of course, if you can tolerate purity protocol oats, you could try this Savory Slow Cooker Oatmeal from Cotter Crunch.

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Congee

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Equipment

• Andy’s Charleston Gold Rice Grits 24 Oz
• STAUB Braiser with Glass Lid, 3.5-Qt, Cherry
• Staub Cast Iron 3.75-qt Essential French Oven

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice
• 7-8 cups water
• 2 tsp salt

Instructions

• If time permits, rinse rice prior to using. Run water through them until it comes out clean. 
• Place rice in large 4 qt (or bigger) pot. Combine rice and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for one hour, or more. Keep pot covered, but with lid tilted so that steam can escape. This prevents the congee from boiling over. 
• Stir congee every 10-15 minutes to prevent sticking, as well as aid in the breakdown of the rice. 
• Serve congee with preferred toppings.

** Delta Blues Rice is no longer in business. This post may contain affiliate links.**

First published July 2018

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