Description
Succulent crockpot BBQ beef sandwiches promise pure comfort with minimal effort. Hearty shredded meat nestled between pillowy buns delivers mouthwatering flavor that friends and family will devour in moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) beef chuck roast
Liquid and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Serving Components:
- 8 hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: coleslaw
- Optional toppings: pickles
- Optional toppings: sliced onions
Instructions
- Remove excess fat from beef chuck roast and season thoroughly with salt and pepper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create a flavorful braising liquid by whisking together BBQ sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Transfer seasoned roast to crockpot and completely drench with prepared sauce mixture, rotating meat to guarantee even coating.
- Slow cook on low temperature for 7-8 hours or high temperature for 4-5 hours, allowing meat to become fork-tender and easily breakable.
- After cooking, use two forks to methodically shred beef within crockpot, incorporating it thoroughly with surrounding sauce for maximum flavor absorption.
- Lightly toast hamburger buns to enhance texture and provide subtle crispness.
- Construct sandwiches by generously layering shredded BBQ beef onto bottom bun, leaving room for optional toppings like coleslaw, pickles, or sliced onions.
- Complete sandwich assembly by positioning top bun, creating a hearty and delectable meal ready for immediate consumption.
- Serve sandwiches while warm, ensuring optimal taste and texture for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose a marbled chuck roast for maximum tenderness and rich flavor, ensuring the meat stays juicy during slow cooking.
- Trim visible fat but leave some for added moisture and depth of taste, preventing dry shredded beef.
- Adjust BBQ sauce sweetness by balancing brown sugar and selecting a sauce matching your preferred flavor profile.
- Consider using gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps for low-carb and celiac-friendly alternatives without compromising deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg