Lazy Barbecued Beef Sandwiches
Sink your teeth into these irresistibly tender 'Lazy Barbecued Beef Sandwiches,' the perfect solution for a low-effort, high-flavor dinner! This slow cooker recipe transforms a hearty chuck roast into melt-in-your-mouth shredded beef, infused with savory beef broth, aromatic garlic, and a tangy barbecue sauce. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a long, hands-off cooking process, it’s a stress-free way to serve a crowd. Pile the saucy beef onto toasted sandwich buns and top with crunchy coleslaw, zesty pickles, or sweet onion slices for a customizable meal that screams BBQ comfort food. Perfect for weeknights, game days, or backyard gatherings, these sandwiches are as effortless as they are delicious.
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Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds Chuck roast
- 2 cups Barbecue sauce
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 1 medium (sliced) Onion
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 whole Sandwich buns
- 0 optional Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickles, or sliced onions
Directions
Step 1
Place the sliced onion at the bottom of a slow cooker.
Step 2
Season the chuck roast with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on all sides.
Step 3
Place the seasoned chuck roast on top of the onions in the slow cooker.
Step 4
Pour the beef broth over the chuck roast and onions.
Step 5
Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 6-8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Step 6
Remove the chuck roast from the slow cooker and shred the meat using two forks, discarding any excess fat.
Step 7
Drain most of the liquid from the slow cooker, leaving a small amount to keep the meat juicy.
Step 8
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir in the barbecue sauce. Allow it to heat through for about 15-20 minutes on LOW.
Step 9
Toast the sandwich buns lightly if desired.
Step 10
Spoon a generous amount of the barbecued beef mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.
Step 11
Add optional toppings like coleslaw, pickles, or sliced onions, if desired, and top with the other half of the bun.
Step 12
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2490.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4613.0 |
| Total Fat 174.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 66.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 9.5g | |
| Cholesterol 1048.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 14912.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 416.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 214.8g | |
| Protein 329.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 45.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 705.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 50.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5563.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories