Slow-Cooked Beef Sandwiches
Beef sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion. Slow-cooked to tender perfection, this recipe brings together juicy beef chuck roast, sweet caramelized onions, and zesty barbecue sauce, all nestled in a sturdy bun. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, these sandwiches promise rich flavors and delightful aromas that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 large sweet onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 6 sturdy sandwich buns
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef chuck roast generously and sear until golden brown on each side (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add sliced onions and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer the beef to a slow cooker or Dutch oven. Pour in beef broth and barbecue sauce, ensuring even coverage.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Shred the beef with two forks in its juices for maximum moisture. Serve piled high on buns with additional sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg