Description
A hearty Pulled Beef Sandwich featuring tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast infused with savory spices and BBQ sauce, served on soft buns with customizable toppings. Perfect for an effortless, flavorful meal suitable for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 to 4 lbs Beef Chuck Roast
- 1 large Onion, sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup BBQ Sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- 4 to 6 Soft Burger Buns or Rolls
Optional Toppings
- Crispy Coleslaw
- Pickles
- Sliced Jalapeños
- Fresh Herbs like Cilantro or Parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper to enhance its natural flavors. Sear the roast in a hot pan on all sides until a beautiful brown crust forms, locking in the juices.
- Build the Flavor Base: Place sliced onions, minced garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and a good portion of BBQ sauce into a slow cooker or heavy pot. Position the seared roast on top to start infusing the rich flavors.
- Slow Cook Until Tender: Cook on low heat for about 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the beef is so tender that it falls apart easily with a fork. This slow cooking process ensures a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Shred the Beef: Remove the beef from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the cooking juices to soak up every bit of savory flavor.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Lightly toast your buns for extra texture. Pile the pulled beef high onto the buns, add your favorite toppings like coleslaw or pickles, and drizzle with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
- Choose the right cut: Beef chuck roast provides perfect marbling for juiciness and tenderness.
- Don’t skip searing: Browning the meat adds flavor complexity that slow cooking alone can’t achieve.
- Low and slow wins: Cooking slowly at a low temperature gives the beef time to break down fibers beautifully.
- Let it rest: Allow shredded meat to sit in juices for a few minutes for enhanced flavor absorption.
- Customize sauces: Experiment with homemade or store-bought BBQ varieties to find your signature taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg