Root Beer Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
Sweet, savory, and irresistibly tender, these Root Beer Barbecue Beef Sandwiches are a flavor-packed twist on a classic comfort food. Slow-cooked to perfection, a boneless beef chuck roast is infused with the unique sweetness of root beer, creating a tantalizing base for a rich barbecue sauce. Seasoned with a medley of spices like garlic and onion powder, this dish delivers bold, mouthwatering flavors with every bite. Served on soft hamburger buns and customizable with toppings like coleslaw or pickles, these sandwiches are perfect for family dinners, game-day spreads, or backyard barbecues. With minimal prep and the ease of a slow cooker, this recipe is the ultimate combination of convenience and crowd-pleasing deliciousness. Perfect for keywords like "root beer pulled beef," "slow cooker barbecue sandwiches," and "easy beef dinner recipes."
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds Boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 12 ounces Root beer (not diet)
- 2 cups Barbecue sauce
- 8 Hamburger buns
- 0 Optional toppings (coleslaw, pickles, etc.)
Directions
Step 1
Season the beef chuck roast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on all sides.
Step 2
Place the seasoned beef in a slow cooker.
Step 3
Pour the root beer over the beef, ensuring the beef is partially submerged.
Step 4
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
Step 5
Once the beef is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and shred it using two forks.
Step 6
Discard most of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker, leaving about half a cup behind.
Step 7
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and add the barbecue sauce. Stir to coat the beef in the sauce.
Step 8
Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 9
Toast the hamburger buns if desired, then pile the barbecue beef onto the bottom half of each bun.
Step 10
Top with optional toppings such as coleslaw or pickles, then place the top bun over the beef.
Step 11
Serve warm and enjoy your Root Beer Barbecue Beef Sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2812.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5378.8 |
| Total Fat 317.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 126.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 1025.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 10570.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 390.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 120.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 229.1g | |
| Protein 363.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 551.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 50.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5163.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories