Chopped Barbecue Beef Sandwich
Sink your teeth into the ultimate Chopped Barbecue Beef Sandwich, a smoky, savory masterpiece that’s perfect for a backyard cookout or a comfort-filled dinner. This recipe features tender beef brisket seasoned with a rich barbecue dry rub, slow-cooked to perfection until it practically melts in your mouth. Chopped into bite-sized pieces and simmered with barbecue sauce and beef broth for added moisture and flavor, every bite is jam-packed with smoky, tangy goodness. Served on soft, toasted sandwich buns and topped with optional mustard and pickles for a tangy kick, this hearty sandwich brings authentic barbecue vibes right to your kitchen. With just 15 minutes of prep and a low-and-slow cooking approach, this recipe is manageable for home cooks while delivering bold, competition-worthy flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lb Beef brisket
- 3 tbsp Barbecue dry rub
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 6 pieces Soft sandwich buns
- 2 tbsp Yellow mustard (optional)
- 12 pieces Pickle slices (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your smoker or oven to 250°F (120°C).
Trim any excess fat from the beef brisket, leaving a thin layer for flavor.
Rub the brisket thoroughly with the barbecue dry rub, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
Place the brisket in the smoker (or in the oven on a wire rack over a baking tray) and cook for 4-5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 190-205°F (88-96°C) for tender, pull-apart meat.
Remove the brisket from the smoker or oven and let it rest for 30 minutes, covered with aluminum foil for maximum juiciness.
Chop the brisket into small, bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife, discarding any tough or overly fatty sections.
In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the chopped brisket with the beef broth and half the barbecue sauce to keep the meat moist and flavorful.
Stir well and cook until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
Toast the sandwich buns lightly if desired.
Assemble the sandwiches by piling the chopped barbecue beef onto the bottom halves of the buns.
Drizzle additional barbecue sauce over the meat and add optional toppings like yellow mustard and pickle slices.
Cover with the top halves of the buns and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.6 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.3 g | 226% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 853 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 12896 mg | 561% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.0 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 122.7 g | ||
| Protein | 300.4 g | 601% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 529 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 38.5 mg | 214% | |
| Potassium | 4083 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
