Description
Hearty slow cooker cowboy sandwiches deliver rustic ranch-style comfort with robust beef and zesty seasonings. Simmered to perfection, these sandwiches promise a mouthwatering experience that transports you straight to western ranch kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) chuck roast
- 1 pound (0.45 kilograms) bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 6 buns
Flavoring and Sauce:
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 4 ounces (113 grams) diced jalapeños
Toppings:
- Sliced colby jack cheese
- Crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by placing the chuck roast inside, trimming excess fat while leaving some for tenderness.
- Create a flavor base by combining BBQ sauce, half the bacon, sliced onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and half the jalapeños. Gently mix to ensure the beef is evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours. The ideal method is low setting, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender and easily breakable.
- Once cooking completes, carefully remove the beef and use two forks to shred the meat. Drain most of the cooking liquid, reserving a small amount to maintain moisture.
- Assemble sandwiches by placing a slice of Colby Jack cheese on the bottom bun. Layer the shredded beef generously on top of the cheese.
- Enhance the sandwich by sprinkling remaining bacon and jalapeños over the beef. Crown with a handful of crispy fried onions for added crunch and flavor.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing the cheese to melt slightly and the flavors to meld together for a mouthwatering experience.
Notes
- Choose fatty chuck roast for maximum tenderness and rich flavor, as the marbling helps create moist, melt-in-your-mouth meat during slow cooking.
- Adjust spice levels by removing jalapeño seeds or using milder peppers like poblano for those with sensitive palates.
- Consider using gluten-free buns and BBQ sauce to make this recipe celiac-friendly without compromising taste.
- Customize protein options by substituting chuck roast with chicken or plant-based alternatives for different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hour (on high) or 8 hours (on low)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg