These easy barbecue beef sandwiches are made with a tender chuck roast slow cooked to perfection. A combination of ketchup, mustard, vinegar, and brown sugar make a fabulous homemade barbecue sauce for the beef. If you're short on time or ingredients, use a commercial barbecue sauce.Ā
Pile the shredded beef onto toasted slider buns or full-size sandwich buns, and serve them with extra barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 to 3 lbs lean chuck roast or bottom round
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons spicy mustard or Dijon
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Steps to Make It
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Place the beef roast in the crockery insert of the slow cooker. If the roast is quite large, cut it in half or into quarters.
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In a bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to blend thoroughly then pour over the roast.
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Cover the pot, and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
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Remove the roast, and shred the beef, discarding excess fat. Return the beef to the slow cooker, and stir to coat well with the sauce.
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Spoon the shredded barbecue beef overĀ toasted sandwich buns, and serve with your favorite barbecue sauce, if desired.
Recipe Variations
- Eliminate the sauce ingredients, and use 2 cups of purchased barbecue sauce. Reserve some sauce for serving.
- Add 1 sliced onion to the slow cooker before adding the roast.