Description
This Pulled Beef Sandwich recipe is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a casual family dinner or a weekend gathering. Tender, flavorful shredded beef piled high on toasted buns with your favorite barbecue sauce and optional coleslaw – it’s a classic crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
Beef:
- 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Other:
- 6 sandwich buns
- Coleslaw (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Sear seasoned beef in olive oil until browned on all sides.
- Cook the Beef: Place beef in slow cooker or oven with onions, garlic, broth, sauces, and spices. Cook until tender.
- Shred the Beef: Remove beef, shred, and return to sauce.
- Assemble: Toast buns, fill with pulled beef, and top with extra barbecue sauce and coleslaw.
- Serve: Enjoy warm!
Notes
- For extra flavor, cook the beef a day ahead and reheat in the sauce.
- Alternative cuts like brisket or short ribs can be used.
- Pair with pickles or chips for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (slow cooker) or 4 hours (oven)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
