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Perform [Pizza Crust|Recipes/PizzaCrust] recipe; use the following for toppings:

* 1 pkg Hormel Homestyle Beef Roast in Au Jus, 17 oz
* 1 C shredded cheddar cheese
* 1 to 2 C beef stock
* 2 T butter
* 2 T flour

Makes two 12" pizzas, or so, plus a little gravy left over.

!! Beef gravy
# Defrost beef roast, if necessary.
# Drain au jus from beef roast into measuring cup
# Add enough beef stock to make 2 C liquid
# Make a roux:
## Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat
## Sprinkle flour over hot melted butter
## Stir thoroughly until well-mixed
## Roux should appear liquidy, but bunch up when stirred. If roux is dry and crumbly and does not melt into a puddle when left alone, add another half-teaspoon of butter.
## Keep stirring until roux is well toasted. The darker the colour, the stronger the flavour.
# When roux is the desired colour, pour in beef liquid slowly while stirring rapidly with a wire whisk, to ensure a smooth gravy.
# Once the roux and liquid are well-blended, simmer over medium-low heat until it thickens.
# If it does not thicken as quickly or as firmly as you like, you can add additional thickener:
## Blend 1 t corn or potato starch or 1 T white flour into 1/4 C ice cold water, until no lumps remain.
## Whisk quickly into sauce to ensure it does not lump up.

!! Pizza!
# Use a knife or fork to pull roast apart into little shreds. It should come apart easily.
# Coat your favourite crust with 1/2 to 2/3 C of gravy; spread around evenly, but avoid the half-inch of crust closest to the edge.
# Spread a layer of pulled beef over the gravy, making sure to coat the crust evenly.
# Cover with 1 C shredded cheddar cheese.
# Bake in preheated oven at 450f for 10 to 12 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is browned and bubbly.