Description
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort meal — tender, juicy beef slow-cooked in savory seasonings until it falls apart effortlessly. Served on soft sandwich rolls with a drizzle of the rich cooking juices or topped with melted cheese, this dish is perfect for family dinners, game days, or cozy weekends. Each bite is hearty, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Ingredients
For the Beef:
3 lbs (1.4 kg) beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
1 large onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
½ cup (120 ml) barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
For Serving:
6–8 sandwich rolls or buns
6–8 slices provolone or cheddar cheese (optional)
Pickles, coleslaw, or caramelized onions for topping (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the slow cooker: Lightly grease or spray the inside of your slow cooker to prevent sticking.
Layer the ingredients: Place the sliced onions on the bottom, followed by the beef roast. Add minced garlic on top.
Mix the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together beef broth, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Pour and cook: Pour the sauce over the beef and cover. Cook on Low for 8–9 hours or High for 4–5 hours, until the beef becomes tender and shreds easily.
Shred the beef: Remove the roast and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces.
Return to sauce: Place the shredded beef back into the slow cooker and stir well to soak up the flavorful juices. Cook for another 15–20 minutes on Low.
Assemble sandwiches: Toast your sandwich rolls lightly. Pile on the warm shredded beef, top with cheese (if using), and let it melt. Add pickles or coleslaw for extra crunch. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, sear the beef in a skillet before slow cooking — it locks in juices and adds depth.
You can thicken the sauce by simmering it on the stove for a few minutes after cooking.
Adjust seasonings to taste; add more BBQ sauce for sweetness or soy sauce for umami.
Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish, Sandwiches
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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