Slow Cooker Beef Barbecue Sandwiches
Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with these Slow Cooker Beef Barbecue Sandwiches—a crowd-pleasing recipe that's as easy as it is delicious! Juicy, fall-apart tender beef chuck roast is slow-cooked to perfection in a tangy, homemade barbecue sauce infused with hints of brown sugar, Worcestershire, and apple cider vinegar. The rich, smoky flavors meld beautifully during the low and slow cooking process, while finely chopped onions and garlic add a savory depth. Serve the saucy, shredded beef on soft sandwich buns, toasted for extra flavor, and top with crisp coleslaw for a satisfying crunch. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a long, hands-off simmer in the slow cooker, this recipe is perfect for game days, family gatherings, or weeknight dinners. Enjoy hearty barbecue flavor with minimal effort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 cups Barbecue sauce
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 8 Sandwich buns
- 2 cups Coleslaw (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the slow cooker, spreading them evenly over the beef.
In a medium bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and can easily be shredded with a fork.
Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce.
Toast the sandwich buns if desired, and spoon the barbecue beef onto the bottom halves of the buns.
Top with coleslaw if using, then place the top half of the bun on each sandwich. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1494 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.9 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.1 g | ||
| Protein | 35.5 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 818 mg | 17% | |
*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.
